2023 ACB Conference and Convention
Corporate Sponsor Information and Opportunities
Become a Conference Gem!
The 2023 Conference and Convention of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) will be June 30 through July 7, 2023, in Schaumburg, Illinois.
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 Media or via telephone. Countless others will read the conference program and conference newspaper on ACB’s Convention 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 on ACB Media.
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 2023 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 filled 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, 2023, you will also receive:
- Your Company name will be prominently displayed at the general sessions
- Special thanks in the official conference and convention program
- Company name printed on the conference T-shirt
More Information:
- 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 2023 Conference and Convention program will be in print, braille, posted to ACB’s website, and distributed to ACB 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.
- Don't see exactly what you want to sponsor? We can develop a custom package to fit your needs.
- If you need more information or wish to become a convention sponsor, email acbconvsponsorships@acb.org or call Nancy Feela at (612) 332-3242.
CROWN JEWEL PACKAGE — $50,000
- Logo and link to your website on the ACB home page and the official conference sponsor page through May 31, 2024
- Full page color announcement with prominent placement in the official conference and convention program
- 75-word conference newspaper announcement (6 issues)
- 20-minute pre-recorded interview to be aired on ACB Media (your interview will be archived on the ACB Media stream that best showcases your company)
- 8 conference registrations
- In addition, if confirmed by May 1, 2023:
- 20-minute presentation by your representative at opening evening keynote general session
- Up to 3 complimentary sessions for your workshop, seminar or reception
- Complimentary exhibit booth
- 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
DIAMOND PACKAGE — $25,000
- Logo and link to your website on the ACB home page AND the official conference sponsor page through March 31, 2024
- Full page color announcement with prominent placement in the official conference and convention program
- 75-word conference newspaper announcement (5 issues)
- In addition, if confirmed by May 1, 2023:
- 15-minute presentation by your representative at one morning general session
- Up to 2 complimentary sessions for your workshop or seminar
- Complimentary exhibit booth
- 15-minute pre-recorded interview to be aired on ACB Media (archived on the ACB Media stream that best showcases your company)
- 6 conference registrations
- 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, 2023)
- 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 and convention program - Subsidize the cost of braille, large print and electronic formats, sponsor recognition throughout the conference and convention (deadline May 1, 2023)
- 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 1, 2023)
- 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)
- Voting – Underwrite costs connected with giving all members the opportunity to vote during ACB business meetings. Your name will be on information that is emailed to eligible voters
- Choose any combination of options from any of the other sponsorship levels to equal $25,000
EMERALD PACKAGE — $15,000
- Logo and link to your website on the ACB home page through January 31, 2024
- 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 stream that best showcases your company)
- 75-word conference newspaper announcement (4 issues)
- 4 conference registrations
- Complimentary exhibit booth (if confirmed by May 1, 2023)
- Special acknowledgments (see above)
Emerald Options (your choice)
- ACB Media afternoon broadcasts - Selected afternoon programs that will be replayed and archived
- Technology and information help 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 1, 2023)
- Interpreter services for deaf-blind attendees
- Audio Description Conference (three-day industry updates and describer mentoring) and Audio Description Institute (three-day describer training)
- Scholarship and Durward K. McDaniel First timers audio/video packages – Enable attendees to meet awardees with a presentation at general session; ACB affiliate and committee hybrid sessions – Help defray costs associated with the production of sessions
- Choose any combination of options from any of the other sponsorship levels
RUBY PACKAGE — $10,000
- Logo and link to your website from ACB sponsor page through December 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 stream 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
- ACB Café – For grab-and-go food service near meetings; sponsor recognition displayed at the Café 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 1, 2023)
- Choose any combination of options from any of the other sponsorship levels to equal $10,000
ONYX PACKAGE — $5,000
- Your name and/or logo on ACB website sponsor page through November 30, 2023
- 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)
- 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
ACB BRENDA DILLON MEMORIAL WALK
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).