Any agenda changes made after Braille and print production can be accessed on the NFB26 app or at nfb.org/convention. Changes will be marked with an asterisk (*).
7:00–8:00 a.m. Roman Catholic Mass
Salon F (level 3)
Contact Louis Maher (713-444-7838 or [email protected]) if you have questions.
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. On-Site Registration (30 dollars), Online Registration Packet Pickup, and Banquet Ticket Sales (90 dollars)
Room 402
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Independence Market and Federation Free Reads
Salon D, Lone Star Ballroom (level 3)
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall
Griffin Hall (level 2)
9:00–11:30 a.m. NFB Board Meeting
JW Grand Ballroom (level 4)
1CapApp Event: ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb
11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Banquet Exchange
JW Grand Ballroom Foyer (level 4)
12:00–1:00 p.m. NFB-NEWSLINE Subscriber Credential Help Desk
Room 304
Stop by for help retrieving your NFB-NEWSLINE credentials, asking brief questions, or learning more about the service and its available features.
12:30–5:00 p.m. NFB in Computer Science
Salon A (level 3)
Enhancing nonvisual access to information technology and improving the ability of blind information and computer technology professionals to compete in today’s world. Register at https://web.nfbcal.org/nfbcsreg.html.
Brian Buhrow, President
12:30–5:00 p.m. DeafBlind Division Annual Meeting
Room 202
Join the DeafBlind Division for information relevant to those with a combined hearing and vision loss, including technology, advocacy, and other topics that are of interest to the DeafBlind community.
Rocky Hart, President
12:45–4:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Merchants
Rooms 203 and 204
Curiosity drives innovation, creativity, and change. We will discuss the changing landscape of business, entrepreneurs, and Randolph-Sheppard.
Nicky Gacos, President
1:00–4:00 p.m. NOPBC Youth Track Session (ages 11-18)
Room 306
Exhibit Hall Challenge. Refer to the Youth Track agenda for activity details.
1:00–4:00 p.m. National Organization of Parents of Blind Children Division Annual Business Meeting
Salon G (level 3)
Attend the NOPBC Annual Meeting and hear from a variety of speakers, including the 2026 Distinguished Educator and other NFB leaders. Door prizes will be available, and elections for the NOPBC Board will be held.
Cassandra McKinney, President
1:00–4:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals
Salon F (level 3)
Come join your like-minded peers in the rehabilitation field as we gain cutting edge information about the latest in employment trends, blindness skills training, access technology, AI tools, and much more.
- 1:00–2:00 p.m. Registration and Networking
- 2:00–4:00 p.m. Meeting
Amy Porterfield, President
1:00–4:00 p.m. National Organization of Blind Educators
Room 301
Educators who are blind teach sighted and blind students of all ages, from infants to adults working toward post-graduate degrees. If you are blind and an educator, or are considering a career in education, come join us to share strategies, tips, and tools of the trade. Dues (10 dollars) required for entry. We can only accept cash at the door.
Lara Sowell, President
1:00–4:30 p.m. National Association of Blind Lawyers Annual Meeting
Salon H (level 3)
Examine challenges and opportunities for blind attorneys and law students, learn about legal updates impacting the blind, and share practice tips and technology tools for blind lawyers. Register at www.blindlawyers.net.
Ronza Othman, President
1:00–5:00 p.m. Diabetes Action Network Division
Room 302
Come learn about blind diabetics who are living independently, successfully managing their diabetes, and advocating for technology that provides equal access and opportunity. Connect with others who have moved beyond fear and embraced the challenges of this disease.
Debbie Wunder, President
1:00–5:00 p.m. Performing Arts and Dance/Movement Workshop
Salon B (level 3)
Join us for our annual business meeting followed by Sensory Beyond Sight, a dance/movement workshop crafted and hosted by DJ Robinson. Renew your membership by July 1 to ensure you can participate in all business at our meeting by visiting www.nfb-pad.org.
Katelyn MacIntyre, President
1:30–5:00 p.m. NFB Seniors Division Meeting
Salon C (level 3)
Registration will open at 1:30 p.m. The program will begin at 2:00 p.m. Dues are 5 dollars and can be paid at the door if you haven’t paid before the convention.
Glenn Crosby, President
2:00–4:00 p.m. Professionals in Blindness Education
Room 303
All professionals serving students from birth through age twenty-one are welcome and encouraged to join our informative and interactive meeting. Come network and collaborate, sharing and learning with colleagues and future educators.
Emily Gibbs, President
2:00–6:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Veterans Division
Room 205
Join us for a meet-and-greet social. Our general meeting will include elections. After the meeting, enjoy light refreshments and a cash bar.
Roy Stinson, President
4:00–8:00 p.m. National Association of Guide Dog Users Annual Business Meeting
Room 201
We invite you to join NAGDU’s annual meeting. We’ll cover advocacy for airline and rideshare travel, share yearly updates, and elect new leadership. Dues: 5 dollars per person. Come get informed and stay connected!
- 4:00–5:00 p.m. Registration and Networking
- 5:00–8:00 p.m. Meeting
Raul Gallegos, President
4:30–6:30 p.m. Braille Book Fair
Salon E (level 3)
Children and their families are invited to browse Braille books looking for a new home. You’ll find a broad array of books from a variety of authors for readers young and old alike.
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC)
4:30–6:30 p.m. National Association of Blind Lawyers Reception
Brazos (level 2)
Ticketed reception for NABL division members and seminar participants only; to promote networking and fellowship within our membership. Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar are available.
Ronza Othman, President
5:00–6:00 p.m. NFB in the Kitchen Group
Salon F (level 3)
Sometimes you need a little spark of inspiration to change your cooking routine. As a community of cooking enthusiasts strengthening their confidence, let’s talk food, tools, and cooking trends. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm. Come and taste a few bites from "The Café"!
Regina Mitchell, Chair
*5:00–6:00 p.m. EchoVision Demo and Tutorial
Room 304
Co-designed from the ground up with the blind and low-vision community, EchoVision integrates world-class AI into a lightweight, stylish wearable designed for one thing: empowerment.
Xiaoran Wang, CEO, and Mike May, Chief Accessibility Advisor, AGIGA, Inc
5:00–6:00 p.m. Accessibility Jeopardy
Room 401
By popular demand after its debut at #NFB25, Accessibility Jeopardy is back, better, and funnier than ever. Hosted by A11y Trebek, you won’t want to miss this session full of laughs, friendly competition, and a secret prize for the winner of Final Jeopardy!
Tanner Gers, CEO, AccessAbility Officer
5:00–6:00 p.m. Tell Us How to Fix Self-Service
Room 303
Self-service fails blind users every day. Storm Interface builds accessible kiosk technology, and we want to hear from you. Tell us what’s broken, what’s worked, and what the industry keeps getting wrong. Your experience is the agenda, and your input shapes what we build next.
Nicky Shaw, US Operations Manager, Storm Interface
5:00–7:00 p.m. Assistive Technology Trainers Division
Salon G (level 3)
A space for access tech instructors to connect, talk shop, teach and learn from each other. Join us for panels on multi-line Braille display strategies and structured discovery techniques and why they work. Open forum on topics like using AI, teaching tips, resources, and more!
Brett Boyer, President
5:00–8:00 p.m. Blind Unbound Story Collection
Room 404
We need your voice. Share your story with Blind Unbound. Refer to the "Start Here: Essentials for Your Schedule" section in the agenda for details.
5:30–7:30 p.m. Affiliate Presidents and Treasurers
Salon H (level 3)
All state affiliate presidents and treasurers are asked to attend this session to discuss affiliate finances and other aspects of organization administration with facilitators Valerie Warrington and Bridgid Burke.
5:30–9:00 p.m. National Organization of Blind Black Leaders
Rooms 203 and 204
Come join our division annual business meeting and hear inspirational presentations by Black members from the National Federation of the Blind.
- 5:30–6:45 p.m. Registration
- 7:00–9:00 p.m. Meeting
Shawn Callaway, President
6:00–7:00 p.m. Free Professional Headshots for LinkedIn
Room 401
If you’re looking for work, a great first impression in the hiring process starts on LinkedIn. Come get a perfect headshot of your beautiful smiling face by a professional photographer for your LinkedIn profile. Sponsored by AccessAbility Officer.
6:00–8:00 p.m. DEI Book Club: Disabled Power
Room 207
Join us to learn how Dr. Frederick’s book, Disabled Power, offers a blueprint for reimagining vulnerability and resilience to center people with disabilities in disaster research and emergency response. Disabled Power is available on Bookshare.
Dr. Angela Frederick and Daphne Mitchell, Moderators
6:00–9:00 p.m. Blind Christians Group
Room 403
Theme: Full Inclusion in Our Church and Community. We will get updates from publishers of accessible Christian materials. Speakers will include Rev. Tom Jones, executive director, Faith Inclusion Network, and Scott MacIntyre, blind American Idol finalist.
Linda Mentink, Chair
6:00–9:00 p.m. Legal Office Hours
Room 505
Meet with a disability rights attorney to discuss blindness discrimination concerns. Reservations are required. To reserve your appointment, email [email protected] or call 410-659-9314, extension 2440, no later than Friday, June 26.
6:30–10:00 p.m. Science and Engineering Division
Room 302
- 6:30 p.m. Registration
- 7:00 p.m. Meeting
Learn about how to get accessible AI chatbot responses, make benchtop lab tools usable, produce accessible Braille documents using the Equalize Editor, and support broader access to STEM for blind scientists.
John Miller, President
7:00–8:00 p.m. White Cane and Affiliate Finance Committee
Room 301
Come leverage new and innovative fundraising ideas for affiliates, divisions, and chapters.
Everette Bacon, Chair
7:00–9:00 p.m. NFB in Judaism Annual Meeting
Room 305
Please join us as we hear from Rabbi Lauren Tuchman speaking practically about integration and inclusion of blind people in congregational life and beyond. We will also get an update on the latest programs from JBI Library.
Stewart Prost, Chair
8:00–9:00 p.m. Friends of Recovery Meeting
Room 504
All convention attendees interested in getting or remaining clean and sober are welcome to our confidential meeting. For more information, call 318-548-7895.
8:00–10:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Government Employees
Room 205
Join employees, former employees, retirees, and applicants for employment of federal, state, and local government entities, including pseudo-government entities, as we explore barriers and opportunities related to access, employment, and benefits.
Ronza Othman, President
*9:00–12:00 a.m. Southern Strums
Salon E (level 3)
A night of entertainment brought to you by members of the National Federation of the Blind and the Texas affiliate. Tickets are 10 dollars. Proceeds benefit Harley’s Wallet, a nonprofit that supports the scholarship program of the NFB of Texas. A cash bar will be available.
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