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National Council of State Agencies for the Blind


Save the Date! Fall 2025 NCSAB Training Conference

2025 Draft Fall Conference Agenda

NCSAB Proposal Form Fall 2025

NCSAB Proposal Form Fall 2025

Welcome to NCSAB.org

NCSAB President

Dorothy Young

OVRB Director
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind

Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
P.O. Box 1698
Jackson, MS 39215-1698
(601) 853-5210 Phone
(800) 443-1000 Fax

Email: dyoung@mdrs.ms.gov

NCSAB Executive Committee

Dorothy Young, Mississippi – President

Greg Trapp, New Mexico – President-Elect

Shirley Robinson, Georgia – Secretary

Natasha Jerde, Minnesota – Treasurer

From left, in front: Darline Graham, Cynthia Speight, Natasha Jerde, Rachel Hollen, Tracy Brigham, Shirley Robinson. From left in back: Robert Doyle III, Dacia Johnson, Dorothy Young, Bernice Davis, Dr. Cassondra Williams Stokes, Fred Johnes, Greg Trapp, Carlos Servan. Not pictured: Ashley Townsend and Juanita Barker
From left, in front: Darline Graham, Cynthia Speight, Natasha Jerde, Rachel Hollen, Tracy Brigham, Shirley Robinson
From left in back: Robert Doyle III, Dacia Johnson, Dorothy Young, Bernice Davis, Dr. Cassondra Williams Stokes, Fred Jones, Greg Trapp, Carlos Servan
Not pictured: Ashley Townsend, Juanita Barker and Catriona Macdonald

Consumer Success Stories

List of success stories submitted by consumers. Be inspired and encouraged by the many testimonies and see the impacts of our services with life changing experience from the consumers. Read Success Stories

Stay Connected Join Our Listserv

NCSAB has many different list serves to help the members stay inform, share resources and connect with different groups and committees.

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NCSAB and NABM are Hosting Trainings

NCSAB and NABM are hosting a series of trainings for vendors, SLA staff, lawyers and others on topics related to Randolph-Sheppard. Check out the Hosted Trainings section under Randolph-Sheppard to find out more!

Get ready to Ride the Waves!

Registration for the Fall 2025 NCSAB Conference is open!

Theme: Waves of Change — Advancing Public Policy for the Blind
When: November 5–7, 2025
Where: Sunny San Diego, California at Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego CA

Participant Registration Link
Exhibitor Registration Link

Conference Rates

Early Registration: August 1 - September 19, 2025

  • Members Early Registration: $495 per person
  • Non-Member Early Registration: $845 per person
  • Group Registration (Members): $450 per person for 5 or more
  • One Day Registration: $400 per person
  • Speaker Registration: $300 per person for full conference
  • Exhibitor Early Registration: $1,690 (includes 2 persons per exhibitor table)

Late Registration: September 20 - October 23, 2025

  • Members Late Registration: $545 per person
  • Non-Member Late Registration: $895 per person
  • Group Registration (Members): $500 per person for 5 or more
  • One Day Late Registration: $450 per person
  • Speaker Registration: $300 per person for full conference
  • Exhibitor Late Registration: $1,740 (includes 2 persons per exhibitor table)

Hotel Reservations

Manchester Grand Hyatt
One Market Place, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-1234

Room Rate: $299 single/double + taxes
Hotel Link for Reservations
Ask for the CSAVR/NCSAB room block.

Cut-Off Date: October 16, 2025.
Rooms available until sold out or cut-off date, whichever occurs first. Then the hotel prevailing rates apply.

The mission of the NCSAB is to promote through advocacy, coordination, and education the delivery of specialized services that enable individuals who are blind and visually impaired to achieve personal and vocational independence.

Natasha Jerde, Treasurer

2200 University Avenue West
Suite #240
St. Paul MN 55114
Please direct financial matters to Natasha Jerde
Telephone: 651-539-2272
Email: natasha.jerde@state.mn.us