Blind and low-vision convention attendees, including two white-cane users and a guide-dog team, arriving together at the convention hotel beside a Waymo vehicle.

October 8–11, 2026 Yonkers, New York

The 2026 ACBNY State Convention

Discover what’s possible.

New opportunities. New technology. New friendships. A statewide community moving forward—together.

Exclusive Presenting Partner Waymo

Saturday, October 10 · 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

One Saturday. A whole lot to discover.

Experience Waymo, explore the exhibit hall, meet technology innovators, and join every daytime convention session with a Saturday Discovery Pass.

$15 in advance $20 at the door

Get your Discovery Pass Explore Discovery Day

Before the convention

Pre-Convention Information Session

Tuesday, September 29, at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom

ACBNY members in good standing are invited to an advance presentation of the reports and proposals needed for informed participation in the convention business meeting.

Read the session details

More than a meeting

Four days that can change what comes next.

Come for a conversation, a new piece of technology, or an idea you can take home. Stay for the people who understand why it matters.

See what’s taking shape

WCBNY members and guests talking together over lunch on a plant-filled covered patio. — WCBNY members and friends gather for a community event in Westchester.

Hosted with pride by WCBNY

Welcome to Westchester.

It has been more than a decade since Westchester hosted the ACBNY State Convention. This October, our local community is looking forward to welcoming blind New Yorkers from across the state for four days of connection, discovery, and a little Westchester hospitality.

Welcome to Yonkers Pizza PartyAnd yes—the pizza will be Yonkers pizza. Join us Thursday evening; pizza’s on us, compliments of ACBNY.

The Tappan Zee Bridge crossing the Hudson River under a blue sky. — Westchester on the Hudson, with the Tappan Zee Bridge in view.

Caitlin Lee smiles while wearing a laurel wreath and holding her first-place medal from the 2026 Boston Marathon. — Caitlin Lee after winning the T-13 division of the 2026 Boston Marathon.

Convention keynote speaker

Meet Caitlin Lee.

ACB Development Officer, nonprofit leader, running coach, yoga teacher, and first-place Boston Marathon para athlete.

Read Caitlin’s story

Your convention, one experience at a time

Discover. Connect. Lead.

Thursday

Move the conversation forward

A statewide Transportation Summit on autonomy, access, and the future of independent travel.

Friday

Shape the work that matters

Leadership, advocacy, chapter voices, scholarships, and the decisions that carry ACBNY forward.

Saturday

Get your hands on what’s next

A Discovery Pass filled with exhibits, emerging technology, practical learning, and community.

A partnership with purpose

Technology serves people.

Our Exclusive Presenting Partner is helping make transportation, independence, and firsthand discovery part of the convention experience.

Meet our partners

October 8–11 · Yonkers