ACB Minnesota is holding our 2027 state convention, opening both in-person and virtually on Friday January 22, through 11:00 AM on Sunday January 24th. Location: Country Inn and Suites, 6003 Hudson Rd, in Woodbury MN. All times Central.
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We will host a virtual auction on Sunday, January 17 at 7:00 PM. Lots of homemade goodies, technology and jewelry! Everyone who registers for the convention will automatically be registered for the auction. To receive a zoom link for the auction only please contact Patty Slaby (715) 497-9849 or email her at pattyslaby135@gmail.com
Our virtual exhibit hall will be held on Thursday, January 21 at 7:00 PM, via zoom. Listen to what our exhibitors have to offer and ask questions if time permits.
In-person registration is $75.00 and includes Friday evening dinner, Saturday lunch and our evening banquet. Complimentary breakfast is available for registered hotel guests. Room rates at Country Inn and Suites are $91.00 per night plus tax. A hold of $100.00 will be placed on your credit or debit card to cover any incidentals. To make reservations at the hotel call (651) 739-7300 and use group code American Council of the Blind of Minnesota.
If you plan to join us via zoom, registration is $25.00; you will receive all convention zoom links. Whether you are registered in-person or virtually, you will be eligible for our fabulous door prizes!
Our Friday programming is still being worked on. There will be a fun afternoonin event beginning at 3:00 PM. After dinner Sam Jasmine will regale us with stories of some of her guests on her KFAI radio show Disabled and Proud. After that Earle Harrison will entertain us with vocals and guitar with standard favorites and some of his own songs.
On Saturday we have the following programming with all sessions in-person and via zoom:
Updates from Minnesota State Academy for the Blind, State Services for the Blind, NLS, and the latest on Metro Mobility. Other sessions are still being planned.
After our presentations, our exhibitors will say a few words. In-person attendees can visit with our in-person exhibitors.
Saturday evening, join us for our banquet, featuring ACB’s newest employee, Attorney Brian Kempfer. On Sunday, our convention will culminate with our membership meeting. Use the form below to register, either in person for $75, or virtually for $25.
