October 8–11 · Yonkers and online
Plan each day of the 2026 ACBNY State Convention. All program times are Eastern.
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This is the current online schedule. It includes small updates made after the Braille schedule was produced. Any additional changes will be announced during the convention.
Arrival and transportation
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Pizza is provided by ACBNY.
7:00–9:00 p.m.
A statewide conversation about accessible transportation and the future of independent travel.
Statewide business and community
7:30–8:30 a.m.
9:00–10:00 a.m.
A conversation with the New York State Commission for the Blind.
10:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The formal statewide business meeting. ACBNY members in good standing may participate and vote without purchasing a convention registration.
12:30–1:30 p.m.
1:30–2:15 p.m.
2:15–3:15 p.m.
3:30–5:00 p.m.
A community celebration supporting deserving students and future leaders.
Discovery Day
7:30–8:30 a.m.
9:00–10:00 a.m.
10:15–11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
12:30–1:30 p.m.
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Explore the exhibitors without a competing presentation. The exhibit hall is open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2:30–3:00 p.m.
3:00–3:30 p.m.
3:30–4:00 p.m.
4:15–5:15 p.m.
Hear what ACBNY chapters and special-interest affiliates are doing across New York.
Saturday evening’s signature gathering, featuring keynote speaker Caitlin Lee.
Meet keynote speaker Caitlin LeeClosing and continuity
8:00–9:00 a.m.
9:00–11:00 a.m.
Throughout Discovery Day
The exhibit hall is open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday also includes the Waymo vehicle experience and a free Meta smart-glasses distribution for eligible blind veterans from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.