“50 Years of Honoring Our Past & Empowering Our Future“
Celebrate with Us
Saturday, April 18, 2026
6:00 p.m. Social
6:30 p.m. Banquet Dinner and Program
Location
The Holiday Inn Downtown
1420 Cuming Street
Omaha, Nebraska
Highlights
- Keynote Address by Rachel Schroeder, American Council of the Blind Board of Directors. Rachel Schroeder serves on the ACB Board of Directors and will be our banquet speaker. She is based in Springfield, Illinois, where she works for the Illinois Assistive Technology Program as an assistive technology specialist, and is the immediate past president of the Illinois Council of the Blind. An active mom, church member, and community leader, she also serves on several ACB and ICB committees, and is dedicated to advancing accessibility for all.
- Honoring Audrey Graves, Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, recipient of the Braille Institute’s National 2025 Teacher of the Year Award
- Online Auction on the 32auctions platform. Bidding opens at 12:00 a.m. on April 11 and closes at 7:10 p.m. on April 18. Proceeds benefit programs and services for the blind & visually impaired across Nebraska. Please visit www.32auctions.com/acbn2026 to browse available items and return to see newly added ones. You may opt to receive a text notification when you are outbid.
The American Council of the Blind of Nebraska (ACBN) is proud to host its special anniversary convention, bringing together members, advocates, and community partners from across the state. Join us as we reflect on our history, celebrate our progress, and look ahead to the future of blindness advocacy in Nebraska.
Register and make $70 payment by April 6 at 5 pm Central time on online form below. If you need assistance submitting your RSVP, contact Jim at 402-679-8448. Please leave a message if there is no answer.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partnering with the American Council of the Blind of Nebraska (ACBN) provides exceptional visibility and demonstrates your commitment to accessibility, independence, and community connection. All sponsors will be featured in the official convention program, and your sponsorship strengthens programs and advocacy efforts that support blind and low-vision Nebraskans statewide.
Sponsor levels:
$50 – Bronze: Recognition in the official Program
$100 – Silver: Bronze benefits plus: Inclusion of one promotional flyer or giveaway in attendee bags
$250 – Gold: Silver benefits plus: Half-page program ad, and Name and logo on www.acbnebraska.org
$500 – Platinum: Gold benefits plus: Recognition from the podium, and Featured interview on event website
$1,000 – Diamond: Platinum benefits plus: Email sent to attendees on behalf of sponsor, and Name included as sponsor in all media releases
If you need assistance submitting your Sponsorship on online form below, contact Jim at 402-679-8448. Please leave a message if there is no answer.
We invite you to unite with us in this historic celebration and help advance our mission for the blind and visually impaired community in Nebraska.
To participate in the ONLINE AUCTION or browse available items use link: www.32auctions.com/acbn2026.
You can download the 2-page Banquet flyer.doc or 2-page Banquet flyer.pdf.
To be part of this memorable celebration, REGISTER for the BANQUET or SUBMIT a SPONSORSHIP use the below online form.
