The 2026 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind was held Friday, July 3, through Wednesday, July 8, at the JW Marriott Austin in Austin, Texas.
Convention Highlights
Below are the resolutions, presidential report, and banquet speech, which will soon be available in multiple formats.
Presidential Report
President Riccobono recaps the combined accomplishments of members, affiliates, and staff.
Banquet Speech
President Riccobono highlights the diversity, creativity, and talent of the organized blind movement. He demonstrates how we continue to use our collective action and shared voice to strengthen and expand the movement, break down barriers, and raise expectations for blind people.
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the advancement of blind people.
Platinum: EZRE, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Vanda, Vispero, Waymo, and Wells Fargo. Gold sponsors include Meta, The Seeing Eye, and Target.
Silver: Amazon, AT&T, Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP, CVS Health, Delta Air Lines, Lyft, Market Development Group, and Uber.
Bronze: ABLE Today, American Printing House for the Blind, Be My Eyes, C&P – Chris Park Technology, Dot, HumanWare, Luminade Inc., Spectrum, and Zoox.
White Cane: AccessAbility Officer, AGIGA, Inc., Aira, American Foundation for the Blind, Computers for the Blind, Democracy Live, En-Vision America, Envision, Gabias Nikken Wellness Network, Ike Smart City, Independence Science, Jackson Walker LLP, Leader Dogs for the Blind, McGraw Hill, National Industries for the Blind, Saavi Services for the Blind, Selvas BLV, Storm Interface, Tesla, The Inspiration Foundation, Underdog Educational, UZURV, and VitalSource.
Agenda
Browse the national convention agenda. It is available in multiple formats:
- National Convention Agenda HTML
- National Convention Agenda Audio
- National Convention Agenda Word
- National Convention Agenda BRF
- National Convention Agenda En español
General Session Recap
Transcript, audio, and YouTube videos will be available soon.