The American Council of the Blind of Indiana (ACBI) believes in helping to Foster Voices, Choices, and Communities.
We strive for the betterment of the blind community in Indiana by increasing the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and enhancing lives of people of all ages and backgrounds with vision loss.
ACB of Indiana & Ohio Convention
Join us October 25th through 27th for our annual convention at the
Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel, 2501 S High School Rd., Indianapolis, Indiana 46241.
There are a few rooms - mostly king bed rooms - left for $229 plus tax.
For reservations call 317-244-6861 and use code ACB to get the reduced room rate.
A $30.00 per night reimbursement can be requested upon registration for the convention regardless of your hotel choice.
There are a few hearing / mobility-impaired rooms availble, please let the hotel know if you require accomodations.
The deadline to reserve rooms is Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Special Convention Edition of the Focus Newsletter
Ewing Chiropractic, Shelbyville, IN (Memorial - Ewing)
Rich & Regina Vonderhaar, Indianapolis, IN
Don & Gerry Koors, Indianapolis, IN
Pat Tussing, Indianapolis, IN (Memorial - Thomas)
Pat Tussing, Indianapolis, IN (Memorial - Hart)
Kari Goodman, Mitchell, IN
Cecily Nipper, Covington, GA
Essentially Braille, Waldron, IN
Cathy Long, Enola, PA
Jeff Bush, Bloomington, IN
* - auction item donor
Vendors & Exhibitors
Thanks to our Vendors/Exhibitors! Visit these unique businesses/organizations at the Crown Plaza Airport Hotel on Fri., Oct. 25 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. or Sat., Oct. 26 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
ADA IN, Ft. Wayne, IN
Advanced Low Vision Technology, New Palestine, IN
American Council of the Blind of Indiana, Inc.
American Council of the Blind of Ohio
Bosma Enterprise, Indianapolis, IN
Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis, IN
Essentially Braille, Waldron, IN
Eye Can See, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
First Aid For The Blind, Westfield, IN
Helen Keller Services, Brooklyn, NY
Indiana Lions for Leader Dog, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
IU School of Optometry, Bloomington, IN
Jehovah's Witnesses, Indianapolis, IN
Lab Computers, Louisville KY
Leader Dog, Rochester Hills, MI
Loney's Leathers, Bedford, IN
NON24/Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Washington, D.C
Selvas, Austin, TX
Southern Indiana Center for Independent Living (SICIL), Mitchell, IN
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