The Utah Council of The Blind

UCB State Training Conference 2024
Thriving Through Action

Date: November 1 -2, 2024
Location: Davis Conference Center
1651 N 700 W
Layton UT 84041
Price: $50 – includes registration, Friday lunch, Friday evening ice cream social, Saturday lunch, and banquet

Lodging Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn
Block room price $107/night
762 W Heritage Park Blvd
Layton UT 84041
Phone: 801-416-8899

The Utah Council of the Blind invites you to join us for an empowering and exciting event: Thriving Through Action state training Conference. This year's conference is designed to inspire, connect, and motivate blind and visually impaired individuals across the state of Utah.

At this conference, you'll have the opportunity to hear from inspiring individuals who are blind and have achieved great things in various fields. Our Presenters include Budding Anthropologist, passionate bikers, skilled rock climbers, talented chefs, creative gamers, and more. These remarkable individuals will share their stories, strategies, and experiences that showcase how blindness is not a barrier, but a catalyst for extraordinary accomplishments.
But that's not all! Beyond listening to these powerful presentations, you'll have the chance to experience these activities firsthand. Whether you're interested in trying out adaptive biking, learning self-defense through Kung Fu, feeling the thrill of rock climbing, experimenting in the kitchen, or exploring accessible gaming, this event is designed to show you that possibilities are endless.
All of this along with a Friday night open mic ice cream social where you can dust off your favorite musical instrument and share a piece or two with us. Or team up with friends and belt out your favorite tune using our trusty karaoke Machine. You're sure to have a good time and create lasting memories.
We will finish the conference with a formal banquet. Put on your best dress, come enjoy a meal with us while we present awards to those who have helped The Utah Council of the Blind, thrive and get where we are Today. Sit back, relax and enjoy some good entertainment. As we end the evening sharing with friends your experiences you had with us and how you plan to thrive through your actions.
Don't miss out on this chance to connect, learn, thrive and try something new. Together, we'll explore new horizons and celebrate the strength and potential within each of us.

To make your reservation for the conference call the Utah Council of The Blind office 801-245-9264 Monday through Friday 10AM to 5PM
All reservations must be made and paid in full by October 25, 2024.

Mark your calendars, make plans, and we will see you there!

Download the UCB STC 2024 Flyer

Download the UCB STC Agenda

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Listen to UCB Interview, 2023

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The Utah Council of the Blind, also known as UCB, is a membership organization made up primarily of blind and visually impaired individuals who seek to improve the lives of people with various degrees of vision loss. We are a state affiliate of the American Council of the Blind (ACB), which gives us a national voice, yet allows us to be independent in creating our own goals, programs, along with keeping and using donations within the State of Utah. The UCB is recognized by the IRS as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, which allows donations to our organization to be tax deductible. Our members pay a small annual fee, but we primarily depend on grants, private donations, and small fundraising events throughout the year to provide the funding for our many programs and activities.

Our organization uses over 90% of all income solely for our programs, with less than 10% spent on administrative costs. With that in mind, in order to keep our overhead costs down, all of our board members and our executive director work on a volunteer basis. We also have a large need for volunteers to complete various tasks, from office work, driving, reading mail, helping with getting large mailings ready to send, and soliciting donations to assist with setting-up, running, and taking down of activities.

Smith's Rewards

First, you must have a Smith's rewards card. If you do not have this card, ask for one at a checkout or service desk when you are at Smith's. For those of you who use your rewards cards to earn gasoline discounts, be aware that the Community Rewards do not affect those discounts at all. You will still be able to accumulate fuel points as before.

Second, you must have registered the card online. To do this, go to www.smithsfoodanddrug.com, follow the link to register and fill out the form with your email address, a password you create, your home store, etc.
To assign the UCB as your charitable organization: