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Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Day 1 Agenda
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Day 2 Agenda
Friday, November 6, 2026
Day 3 Agenda
November 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM — November 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
NCSAB Registration and Gold Seal Exhibitors Open

Registration and Gold Seal Exhibitors

November 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM — November 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
NCSAB Participants Are Invited to all CSAVR Sessions 9 am – Noon
  • 9:00 am - CSAVR General Session #4
  • 10:30 am - CSAVR General Session #5 with RSA
  • 11:30 am - CSAVR Closing Session
November 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM — November 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM
NCSAB Executive Committee Meeting

For NCSAB Executive Committee and Guests Only

November 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM — November 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
NCSAB Opening Session, Welcome and Introductions

Join us for our opening welcome session, where we recognize new state directors and attnedees and get a conference overview.

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Greg Trapp, Esq
November 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM — November 4, 2026 at 2:45 PM
NCSAB General Session #1: Rehabilitation Services Administration

Get updates from the Rehabilitation Services Administration staff and leadership

November 4, 2026 at 2:45 PM — November 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
NCSAB Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peers and visit exhibits highlighting tools, technology, and services.

November 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM — November 4, 2026 at 3:45 PM
NCSAB General Session #2: Federal Policy Updates

Federal Policy Updates

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Catriona Macdonald
November 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM — November 4, 2026 at 4:45 PM
NCSAB General Session #3: Blazing Trails Beyond the Lab, Expanding Access to Assistive Technology in Texas
November 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM — November 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
NCSAB Welcome Reception & Gold Seal Exhibitor Showcase

Kick off your NCSAB conference experience with a welcome reception, where you'll catch up with industry colleagues, make new friends, and create connections. You'll also hear special presentations from our Gold Seal Exhibitors.

November 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM — November 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
NCSAB Registration and Exhibit Hall Open

Get your questions answered at the registration table and visit industry experts in our customized exhibit hall.

November 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM — November 5, 2026 at 8:45 AM
NCSAB Business Meeting & Committee Reports

The NCSAB Business Meeting provides members with the opportunity to conduct the organization's official business. During the meeting, attendees will receive organizational updates, review committee reports, discuss emerging issues affecting agencies serving individuals who are blind, have low vision, or are deafblind, and take action on matters that guide the organization's priorities and future direction.

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Greg Trapp, Esq
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Shirley Robinson
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Natasha Jerde
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Ashley Townsend
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Carlos Serván
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Juanita Barker
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Michael MacKillop
November 5, 2026 at 8:45 AM — November 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM
NCSAB General Session #4: Beyond the Signature: Understanding the RSA-17 Story and Turning it Into Action - Part 1
November 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM — November 5, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peer and visit exhibits highlighting the tools, technogy, resources, and services for blind, low vision, and deafblind.

November 5, 2026 at 9:45 AM — November 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
NCSAB General Session #5: Beyond the Signature: Understanding the RSA-17 Story - Part 2
November 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM — November 5, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peer and visit exhibits highlighting the tools, technogy, resources, and services for blind, low vision, and deafblind.

November 5, 2026 at 10:45 AM — November 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM
NCSAB General Session #6: Blazing Trails Through Our Federal Partnerships: Building the Mississippi EMERGE Center - A National Model for Comprehensive Blindness Rehabilitation
November 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM — November 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peer and visit exhibits highlighting the tools, technogy, resources, and services for blind, low vision, and deafblind.

November 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM — November 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Working Lunch: Blazing Trails in the Face of Change

Working Lunch Content To Be Announced

November 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM — November 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peer and visit exhibits highlighting the tools, technogy, resources, and services for blind, low vision, and deafblind.

August 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM — August 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Concurrent Sessions #1 (Fiscal Management): 2 CFR200 Uniform Guidance Updates
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Catriona Macdonald
August 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM — August 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Concurrent Sessions #1 (Program Management): Leveraging Lived Experience to Strengthen Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
August 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM — August 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Concurrent Sessions #1 (Service Delivery): Senior Keys to Independence - Group Skills Training for the Ages
November 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM — November 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peer and visit exhibits highlighting the tools, technogy, resources, and services for blind, low vision, and deafblind.

August 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM — August 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Concurrent Sessions #2 (Fiscal): Building Quality in Using CSPD Uniform Guidance and Internal Controls to Protect Data Integrity and Program Accountability
August 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM — August 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Concurrent Sessions #2 (Program Management): Using Data to Develop Innovative Solutions for Older Blind Programs
August 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM — August 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Concurrent Sessions #2 (Service Delivery): Reimagining Adjustment to Blindness Center Training for Today's VR Consumer
November 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM — November 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peer and visit exhibits highlighting the tools, technogy, resources, and services for blind, low vision, and deafblind.

August 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM — August 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Concurrent Sessions #3 (Fiscal): From Policy to Practice to Performance: A Systemic Approach to Organizational Effectiveness in Vocational Rehabilitation
August 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM — August 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Concurrent Sessions #3 (Program Management): No English No Problem, Supporting English Language Learners (ELL) Achieve Employment and Independence Through Strategic Collaboration
August 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM — August 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Concurrent Sessions #3 (Service Delivery): Business Services is More than Employer Outreach: A Strategic Model for Strengthening Our Agencies
November 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM — November 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peer and visit exhibits highlighting the tools, technogy, resources, and services for blind, low vision, and deafblind.

November 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM — November 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
NCSAB General Session #7: StaffUP ASAP! Creating a Talent Pipeline for the Public VR Program
November 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Adjourn for Day

Day 2 ends

November 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM — November 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
NCSAB Registration and Exhibit Hall Open

Get your questions answered at the registration table and visit industry experts in our customized exhibit hall.

November 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM — November 6, 2026 at 9:45 AM
NCSAB General Session #8: Building Bridges for Independence and Employment: The TWC-VR and TSBVI Transition Partnership
November 6, 2026 at 9:45 AM — November 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peers and visit exhibits highlighting tools, technology, and services.

November 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM — November 6, 2026 at 10:45 AM
NCSAB General Session #9: Synergy in Action: Maximizing Partnerships to Elevate Employment
November 6, 2026 at 10:45 AM — November 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Networking Break

Use this opportunity to network with peers and visit exhibits highlighting tools, technology, and services.

November 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM — November 6, 2026 at 11:45 AM
NCSAB Closing Session

Join us for this final session to discuss takeaways from the Fall 2026 Conference, preview the upcoming Spring 2026 conference, and to find out how you can get more involved with NCSAB.

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Greg Trapp, Esq