Registration is now open! National Blindness Professionals Certification Board Presents: 25 Years of Excellence and Empowerment for the Blind From Strong Roots to Expanding Horizons Annual Rehabilitation and Orientation & Mobility Conference JW Marriott Austin 110 E. 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701 800-627-7468 Friday, July 3, 2026 8:30 am - 7:30 pm CDT Featuring our keynote Speaker, Jeff Altman Join us for a landmark event dedicated to the Structured Discovery methodology and the future of education for the blind. This year is particularly special as we celebrate 25 years of the NBPCB, reflecting on our evolution and the road ahead. A Few Conference Highlights: . A look back at 25 years of NBPCB excellence. . Insights on incorporating Artificial Intelligence into blindness skills training. . Best practices for applying Structured Discovery with students who have multiple disabilities. . Resources for incorporation of Braille throughout training. . Strategies for building effective communication with ESL and Deafblind students. . Meaningful connection with fellow Structured Discovery and Rehabilitation professionals. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Units (CEU's) will be offered for NBPCB and ACVREP certification holders. Event Schedule: . 7:30 AM: In-person Registration . 8:30 AM: Conference Opening & General Session . 12:00 PM: Lunch Break, including dedicated spaces for Lunch & Learn opportunities . 2:00 PM: Specialized Breakout Sessions . 5:00 PM: Mix & Mingle Reception for Rehabilitation Professionals Registration: Online Registration - $100 In-person Registration on Conference Day - $115 Online registration closes on June 25, 2026. Registration covers all portions of the conference including general session, breakout sessions, and entry into the NBPCB reception. Lunch will not be provided. Register here: <https://nbpcb.org/members/login.php?r=/members/er.php?eid=619> https://nbpcb.org/members/login.php?r=/members/er.php?eid=619 For inquiries regarding group registration, please e-mail <mailto:admin@nbpcb.org> admin@nbpcb.org For More Information: Visit the National Blindness Professionals Certification Board website to learn more about a career in changing lives: <http://www.nbpcb.org> http://www.nbpcb.org Questions?: Reach out to our Conference Committee members; Joni Martinez (Martinez.joni@gmail.com), Dezman Jackson (jackson.dezman@gmail.com), or Jordan Moon (jmoon@saavi.us). Sponsors: National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) and the Professional Development & Research Institute on Blindness (PDRIB, Louisiana Tech University.