Program at a glance
The experience moves from transportation and statewide leadership to hands-on discovery, community celebration, and the relationships that carry the work forward.
October 8
A public-facing conversation on the future of independent travel, with media invited.
Autonomous vehicles, paratransit expansion, accessible pedestrian signals, and microtransit.
Pizza’s on us—compliments of ACBNY.
October 9
A focused one-hour conversation with the New York State Commission for the Blind.
A two-hour-and-fifteen-minute working session for statewide organizational business.
A chance to share what chapters and special-interest affiliates are doing across New York.
A candid look at ACBNY’s direction, priorities, and opportunities.
A Friday evening community celebration supporting deserving students and future leaders.
October 10
Products, services, accessible technology, and organizations serving blind New Yorkers.
A firsthand opportunity to interact with a Waymo vehicle at the convention site.
Practical ways volunteer leaders can use artificial intelligence to strengthen their organizations.
Accessible technology, smart glasses, and eye-health expertise brought together for practical discovery.
A practical leadership conversation for community members.
Saturday evening’s signature gathering and keynote event.
October 11
A final opportunity to connect the convention’s ideas, relationships, and momentum to the work ahead.
Before the convention
On Tuesday, September 29, at 7:00 p.m., ACBNY will hold a Zoom information session for members in good standing. Reports, financial information, proposed constitutional updates, a proposed resolution, and the business-meeting agenda will be presented in advance.
Read the information-session detailsInformation session only
The September 29 session is not a business meeting. Formal discussion, motions, and votes remain part of the convention business meeting. Participation in the business meeting is free and does not require convention registration.