2022 ACB CONFERENCE AND CONVENTION
SPONSOR INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES
BECOME A CONFERENCE GEM!
The 2022 conference and convention of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) will be July 1 through July 8, 2022 in Omaha, NE.
Approximately 1,000 people from across the United States and from many foreign countries are expected to attend this conference and people from around the world will listen to live broadcasts from the conference on ACB's Internet radio service or via telephone. Countless others will read the conference program and conference newspaper on the ACB website and on ACB email lists. Key elements of the convention will also be made virtually accessible for remote attendees through video conferencing and be available after the event through ACB’s YouTube channel and multiple podcast feeds.
Who is attending ACB’s conference and convention? Blind and visually impaired entrepreneurs, students, teachers, rehabilitation professionals, attorneys, musicians, parents and guide dog users. These individuals are looking for work, want to learn about adaptive technology, are just learning to live with vision loss, attending college or just starting new careers. They are spouses, family members, friends, and professionals who work in the field of vision loss.
They come to learn about the latest in technology, to attend seminars to enhance their lives, with the latest information on accessible medical equipment, transportation issues, audio description, and they come to network with other people who are blind and visually impaired.
Our 2022 sponsor packages are overflowing with opportunities for you to share your message with conference attendees and people from all around the world. The packages are packed with premiums that let everyone know of your generosity and support.
All sponsors receive:
- Thank-you recognition spots on ACB Media
- Verbal acknowledgment in all general sessions
- Acknowledgment in the first edition of the daily conference and convention newspaper
- If confirmed by May 1, 2022 you will also receive:
- Company name listed on the giant sponsor boards at the general sessions
- Special thanks in the official conference and convention program
- Company name printed on the conference T-shirt
That's not all! Look over the sponsorship packages below; select those that best fit your needs. Sponsor two or more events or services and receive the premiums for the package represented by your total dollar amount.
The 2022 Conference and convention program will be in print, braille, via email format, posted to ACB’s website, and disseminated to email lists. Sponsorship announcement placement on ACB’s website may vary from the print format; website announcement previews will have links to your full announcement.
Corporate Sponsor Packages
$50,000.00
- Logo and link to your website on the ACB home page through May 31, 2023;
- Full page color announcement with prominent placement in the official conference and convention program;
- 75-word conference newspaper ad (6 issues);
- 20-minute pre-recorded interview to be aired on ACB Media (your interview will be archived on the ACB Media channel that best showcases your company);
- 8 conference registrations;
- In addition, if confirmed by May 1st:
- 20-minute presentation by your representative at opening evening keynote general session;
- Up to 3 complimentary sessions for your workshop or seminar;
- Complimentary exhibit boot
- Special acknowledgments (see above).
Crown Jewel Options (your choice)
- Hybrid convention production - Help offset the costs associated with the production of ACB's hybrid convention so attendees can participate utilizing either the on-site or online experiences.
- Choose any combination of options from any of the other sponsorship levels to equal $50,000.
$25,000.00
- Logo and link to your website on the ACB home page through March 31, 2023:
- Full page color announcement with prominent placement in the official conference and convention program;
- 75-word conference newspaper ad (5 issues)
- 15-minute pre-recorded presentation to be aired on ACB Media (archived on the ACB Media channel that best showcases your company);
- 6 conference registrations;
- In addition, if confirmed by May 1st:
- 15-minute presentation by your representative at one morning general session;
- Up to 2 complimentary sessions for your workshop or seminar;
- Complimentary exhibit booth
- Special acknowledgments (see above).
Diamond Options (your choice)
- ACB conference banquet - Two seats at the head banquet table for your representatives; special thanks at the banquet; collectible favors (your logo on all banquet tickets and banquet attendees? collectible favors if confirmed by May 1, 2022);
- Audio and video services in general sessions (special thanks in all sessions utilizing the service);
- ACB Media streaming - Special thanks on all ACB Media streaming sessions (all general sessions and ACB evening programming that will be replayed and archived;
- ACB Videography - Your logo will appear in ACB program videos that are produced and presented at ACB's general sessions;
- Official conference program - Subsidize the cost of Braille, large print and electronic formats, sponsor recognition throughout the conference and convention;
- ACB affiliate and committee video conferencing sessions - Help defray costs associated with planning and presenting video conferencing sessions;
- Conference and Convention announcements - Numerous announcements are sent out to potential conference and convention attendees via email and played on ACB Media. These messages provide information regarding conference and convention sessions, social activities, studies and focus groups and registration information. Your name will be on all conference and convention information emailed to potential attendees;
- Off-Site ACB educational and recreational events - Your name and logo will be on all tour materials and announced in the official program; reduced ticket pricing for all events (if confirmed by May 1st);
- Conference and convention communication center - your name and logo will be on the front page of every newspaper issue, sponsor recognition throughout the conference and convention; your 75-word announcement will be in each issue of the newspaper (6 days in braille, large print, and electronic formats);
- Choose any combination of options from any of the other sponsorship levels to equal $25,000
$15,000.00
- Logo and link to your website on the ACB home page through January 31, 2023;
- Full page color announcement with prominent placement in the official conference and convention program;
- 10-minute pre-recorded interview to be aired on ACB Media (will be archived on the ACB Media channel that best showcases your company);
- 75-word conference newspaper announcement (4 issues);
- 4 conference registrations
- Complimentary exhibit booth (if confirmed by May 1st);
- Special acknowledgments (see above);
Emerald Options (your choice)
- ACB Media afternoon broadcasts - Selected afternoon programs, that will be replayed and archived;
- Technology help desk ? convention attendees will contact this desk with their technology questions, telephone will be answered with your company name;
- Information desk ? Provides attendees who need assistance or additional conference and convention information; telephone will be answered with your company name;
- Podcasts ? Sponsor recognition on ACB?s conference and convention podcasts;
- Conference exhibit hall and exhibit hall guide - sponsor recognition at the conference and convention exhibit hall and your name on the front page of the exhibit hall guides in braille, large print and electronic formats; (if confirmed by May 1st);;
- Interpreter services for deaf-blind attendees;
- Scholarship and Durward K. McDaniel First timers audio/video packages ? Enable attendees to meet awardees with a presentation at general session;
- Voting ? Underwrite costs connected with giving all members the opportunity to vote during ACB business meetings;
- Choose any combination of options from any of the other sponsorship levels to equal $15,000.
$10,000.00
- Logo and link to your website on ACB home page through December 31, 2022;
- Full page color announcement with prominent placement in the official conference and convention program;
- 10-minute pre-recorded interview to be aired on ACB Media (will be archived on the ACB Media channel that best showcases your company);
- 75-word conference newspaper announcement (3 issues);
Ruby Options (your choice)
- ACB auction - Your name will be announced throughout the auction and on the auction webpage;
- ACB scholarship mentoring program - Activities throughout the year to help mentor scholarship students;
- Conference and convention registration - Subsidize costs associated with registration management;
- Continuing Education Credits (CEC) - your name on CEC webpages;
- Audio Description Project (ADP) - committee information sessions;
- ACB Cafe ? For grab-and-go food service near meetings; sponsor recognition displayed at the Caf and in announcements. Attendees will receive three coupons that can be used during the week at the cafe;
- ACB activities - Honor outstanding attendees and guests with special recognition events;
- Conference participation and development training for future leaders and young professionals - Your sponsorship will defray registration costs and enable attendees to attend many informative sessions during conference and convention week. Participants will have a leader ribbon on their name tag; special thanks at all related events (if confirmed by May 1st);
- ACB sessions (choose one of the sessions listed below):
- Audio Description;
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion;
- Education and Employment;
- Entertainment;
- Health and Wellness;
- Technology;
- Transportation and Advocacy;
- Choose any combination of options from any of the other sponsorship levels to equal $10,000.
$5,000.00
- Your name and/or logo on ACB website sponsor page through November 30, 2022;
- Half-page black-and-white announcement in the official conference program;
- 10-minute pre-recorded interview to be aired on ACB Media (will be archived on the ACB Media channel that best showcases your company);
- 50-word conference newspaper announcement (4 issues);
- Special acknowledgments (see above).
Onyx Options (your choice)
- ACB Life Member Reception;
- Kids explorers club - A week of educational field trips, movies, games, crafts; ages 6 to 12;
- ACB marketplace - For ACB authors, musicians and entrepreneurs to sell their books, CD's, handmade jewelry and to disseminate information (sponsor recognition throughout the conference and convention);
- Membership Monday ? Recognition will be received throughout the day on member related announcements;
- Guide dog play area ? this is a great place for dogs to relieve stress and have some fun (approximately 200 guide dogs);
- Get up and Get Moving - activities exploring sports and healthy leisure options for all ages;
- Choose any combination of options from any of the other sponsorship levels to equal $5,000.
Affiliate and Small Business Sponsor Packages
$2,000.00
- Your name and/or logo on ACB website Conference and Convention sponsor page through August 31, 2022;
- Quarter-page black-and-white announcement in the official conference and convention program;
- 50-word conference newspaper announcement (2 issues);
- Special acknowledgments (see above).
Coral Options (your choice)
-
ACB sessions (choose one of the sessions listed below):
- ACB Governance Policy and Constitutions;
- Affiliate and Chapter Development Seminar;
- Durward K. McDaniel First-timers Reception;
- Environmental Access;
- Information Access;
- International Relations;
- Leadership Institute;
- Multicultural Affairs;
- Sight and Sound Impaired;
- Women?s Concerns;
- Choose any two options from the Pearl sponsorships to equal $2,000.
$1,000.00
- Your name and/or logo on ACB website conference and convention sponsor page through August 31, 2022;
- 50-word conference newspaper announcement;(1 issue)
- Special acknowledgments (see above).
Pearl Options (your choice)
- Affiliate Presidents' Seminar;
- Orientation dinner for outstanding blind students;
- Sponsor a young professionals' reception;
- Luncheon to recognize outstanding blind students
- Logo and link to your website on the ACB home page through May 31, 2023;
- Full page color announcement with prominent placement in the official conference and convention program;
- 75-word conference newspaper ad (6 issues);
- 20-minute pre-recorded interview to be aired on ACB Media (your interview will be archived on the ACB Media channel that best showcases your company);
- 8 conference registrations;
- In addition, if confirmed by May 1st:
- 20-minute presentation by your representative at opening evening keynote general session;
- Up to 3 complimentary sessions for your workshop or seminar;
- Complimentary exhibit boot
- Special acknowledgments (see above).
Crown Jewel Options (your choice)
- Hybrid convention production - Help offset the costs associated with the production of ACB's hybrid convention so attendees can participate utilizing either the on-site or online experiences.
- Choose any combination of options from any of the other sponsorship levels to equal $50,000.
- Logo and link to your website on the ACB home page through March 31, 2023:
- Full page color announcement with prominent placement in the official conference and convention program;
- 75-word conference newspaper ad (5 issues)
- 15-minute pre-recorded presentation to be aired on ACB Media (archived on the ACB Media channel that best showcases your company);
- 6 conference registrations;
- In addition, if confirmed by May 1st:
- 15-minute presentation by your representative at one morning general session;
- Up to 2 complimentary sessions for your workshop or seminar;
- Complimentary exhibit booth
- Special acknowledgments (see above).
Diamond Options (your choice)
- ACB conference banquet - Two seats at the head banquet table for your representatives; special thanks at the banquet; collectible favors (your logo on all banquet tickets and banquet attendees? collectible favors if confirmed by May 1, 2022);
- Audio and video services in general sessions (special thanks in all sessions utilizing the service);
- ACB Media streaming - Special thanks on all ACB Media streaming sessions (all general sessions and ACB evening programming that will be replayed and archived;
- ACB Videography - Your logo will appear in ACB program videos that are produced and presented at ACB's general sessions;
- Official conference program - Subsidize the cost of Braille, large print and electronic formats, sponsor recognition throughout the conference and convention;
- ACB affiliate and committee video conferencing sessions - Help defray costs associated with planning and presenting video conferencing sessions;
- Conference and Convention announcements - Numerous announcements are sent out to potential conference and convention attendees via email and played on ACB Media. These messages provide information regarding conference and convention sessions, social activities, studies and focus groups and registration information. Your name will be on all conference and convention information emailed to potential attendees;
- Off-Site ACB educational and recreational events - Your name and logo will be on all tour materials and announced in the official program; reduced ticket pricing for all events (if confirmed by May 1st);
- Conference and convention communication center - your name and logo will be on the front page of every newspaper issue, sponsor recognition throughout the conference and convention; your 75-word announcement will be in each issue of the newspaper (6 days in braille, large print, and electronic formats);
- Choose any combination of options from any of the other sponsorship levels to equal $25,000
- Logo and link to your website on the ACB home page through January 31, 2023;
- Full page color announcement with prominent placement in the official conference and convention program;
- 10-minute pre-recorded interview to be aired on ACB Media (will be archived on the ACB Media channel that best showcases your company);
- 75-word conference newspaper announcement (4 issues);
- 4 conference registrations
- Complimentary exhibit booth (if confirmed by May 1st);
- Special acknowledgments (see above);
Emerald Options (your choice)
- ACB Media afternoon broadcasts - Selected afternoon programs, that will be replayed and archived;
- Technology help desk ? convention attendees will contact this desk with their technology questions, telephone will be answered with your company name;
- Information desk ? Provides attendees who need assistance or additional conference and convention information; telephone will be answered with your company name;
- Podcasts ? Sponsor recognition on ACB?s conference and convention podcasts;
- Conference exhibit hall and exhibit hall guide - sponsor recognition at the conference and convention exhibit hall and your name on the front page of the exhibit hall guides in braille, large print and electronic formats; (if confirmed by May 1st);;
- Interpreter services for deaf-blind attendees;
- Scholarship and Durward K. McDaniel First timers audio/video packages ? Enable attendees to meet awardees with a presentation at general session;
- Voting ? Underwrite costs connected with giving all members the opportunity to vote during ACB business meetings;
- Choose any combination of options from any of the other sponsorship levels to equal $15,000.
- Logo and link to your website on ACB home page through December 31, 2022;
- Full page color announcement with prominent placement in the official conference and convention program;
- 10-minute pre-recorded interview to be aired on ACB Media (will be archived on the ACB Media channel that best showcases your company);
- 75-word conference newspaper announcement (3 issues);
Ruby Options (your choice)
- ACB auction - Your name will be announced throughout the auction and on the auction webpage;
- ACB scholarship mentoring program - Activities throughout the year to help mentor scholarship students;
- Conference and convention registration - Subsidize costs associated with registration management;
- Continuing Education Credits (CEC) - your name on CEC webpages;
- Audio Description Project (ADP) - committee information sessions;
- ACB Cafe ? For grab-and-go food service near meetings; sponsor recognition displayed at the Caf and in announcements. Attendees will receive three coupons that can be used during the week at the cafe;
- ACB activities - Honor outstanding attendees and guests with special recognition events;
- Conference participation and development training for future leaders and young professionals - Your sponsorship will defray registration costs and enable attendees to attend many informative sessions during conference and convention week. Participants will have a leader ribbon on their name tag; special thanks at all related events (if confirmed by May 1st);
- ACB sessions (choose one of the sessions listed below):
- Audio Description;
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion;
- Education and Employment;
- Entertainment;
- Health and Wellness;
- Technology;
- Transportation and Advocacy;
- Choose any combination of options from any of the other sponsorship levels to equal $10,000.
- Your name and/or logo on ACB website sponsor page through November 30, 2022;
- Half-page black-and-white announcement in the official conference program;
- 10-minute pre-recorded interview to be aired on ACB Media (will be archived on the ACB Media channel that best showcases your company);
- 50-word conference newspaper announcement (4 issues);
- Special acknowledgments (see above).
Onyx Options (your choice)
- ACB Life Member Reception;
- Kids explorers club - A week of educational field trips, movies, games, crafts; ages 6 to 12;
- ACB marketplace - For ACB authors, musicians and entrepreneurs to sell their books, CD's, handmade jewelry and to disseminate information (sponsor recognition throughout the conference and convention);
- Membership Monday ? Recognition will be received throughout the day on member related announcements;
- Guide dog play area ? this is a great place for dogs to relieve stress and have some fun (approximately 200 guide dogs);
- Get up and Get Moving - activities exploring sports and healthy leisure options for all ages;
- Choose any combination of options from any of the other sponsorship levels to equal $5,000.
- Your name and/or logo on ACB website Conference and Convention sponsor page through August 31, 2022;
- Quarter-page black-and-white announcement in the official conference and convention program;
- 50-word conference newspaper announcement (2 issues);
- Special acknowledgments (see above).
Coral Options (your choice)
-
ACB sessions (choose one of the sessions listed below):
- ACB Governance Policy and Constitutions;
- Affiliate and Chapter Development Seminar;
- Durward K. McDaniel First-timers Reception;
- Environmental Access;
- Information Access;
- International Relations;
- Leadership Institute;
- Multicultural Affairs;
- Sight and Sound Impaired;
- Women?s Concerns;
- Choose any two options from the Pearl sponsorships to equal $2,000.
- Your name and/or logo on ACB website conference and convention sponsor page through August 31, 2022;
- 50-word conference newspaper announcement;(1 issue)
- Special acknowledgments (see above).
Pearl Options (your choice)
- Affiliate Presidents' Seminar;
- Orientation dinner for outstanding blind students;
- Sponsor a young professionals' reception;
- Luncheon to recognize outstanding blind students
Become a sponsor for the ACB Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk – select the walk as your sponsorship package option (your logo on walk giveaways and displayed prominently at walk registration site). To become a sponsor of the ACB Brend Dillon Memorial Walk, contact Anthony Stephens at astephens@acb.org or call him at (202) 559-2045.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES:
- Email Anthony Stephens at astephens@acb.org or call him at (202) 559-2045.
Don't see exactly what you want to sponsor? We can develop a custom package to fit your needs.