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National Council of State Agencies for the Blind

Registration Opens Soon: NCSAB Fall 2026 Conference

Join us November 4–6, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Frisco Dallas in Frisco, Texas, for the NCSAB Fall 2026 Conference, "Blazing Trails in the Face of Change."

Connect with leaders from agencies serving individuals who are blind, low vision, or deafblind for three days of learning, collaboration, and innovative solutions to today's challenges.

Important Dates

  • Call for Proposals: July 15 – August 7, 2026
  • Early Registration: August 7 – September 20, 2026
  • Late Registration: September 21 – October 21, 2026
  • Accommodation & Dietary Request Deadline: October 4, 2026
  • Hotel Reservation Cutoff: October 7, 2026

Hotel information, conference rates, and exhibitor opportunities are now available.

Draft Fall 2026 Conference Agenda

Fall NCSAB 2026 Conference Registration Information

NCSAB President

Greg Trapp, J.D.

Executive Director
New Mexico Commission for the Blind
2200 Yale Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-383-2231 Phone
Email: greg.trapp@cfb.nm.gov

NCSAB Executive Committee

Greg Trapp, New Mexico – President

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: Dr. Bernice Davis, Natasha Jerde, Shirley Robinson, Darline Graham, Greg Trapp, and Juanita Barker
From left in back: Carlos Servan, Ashley Townsend, Michael MacKillop, John Oliveira, Dacia Johnson, Catriona Macdonald, and Dorothy Young

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

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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!

NCSAB 2026 Fall Conference

Nov 4 – Nov 6, 2026
Frisco, TX (just outside Dallas) Hyatt Regency Frisco Dallas
2615 Preston Road
Frisco, TX 75034

NCSAB 2027 Spring Conference

Mar 24 – Mar 26, 2027
Washington, DC Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001

NCSAB 2027 Fall Conference

Nov 3 – Nov 5, 2027
Nashville, TN JW Marriott
201 8th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203

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