Panel 1: Tools for planning a virtual or hybrid virtual and in person conference

Panelists:

♦ Ardis Bazyn, ACB Membership Committee Chair, Burbank, CA

♦ Tyson Ernst, ACB Radio, Springfield, IL

♦ Sarah Harris, First Vice President, California Council of the Blind, Fresno, CA

♦ Gabriel Lopez Kafati, President, Blind LGBT Pride International, Miami, FL

♦ Kati Lear, Florida Council of the Blind convention chair, Daytona Beach, FL

♦ Sheila Young, Florida Council of the Blind President, Orlando, FL

Panelists:

♥ Maria Hansen, 1st Vice President, Guide Dog Users Inc. and President Guide Dog Users of New York, New York City, NY

♥ Sarah Harris, First Vice President, California Council of the Blind, Fresno, CA

The panels highlighted best practices for positively planning a great conference/convention. Specific tools were suggested for arranging the conference and holding elections. Hand-outs were available as email attachments to those who registered.