CTEBVI 2026 Conference - Strategies for Success

Los Angeles
April 16-19, 2026

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Welcome!

The CTEBVI Conference offers a valuable opportunity to come together as a community of professionals committed to students who are blind or visually impaired. It is a time to share effective practices, explore new tools and approaches, and learn from one another’s experiences. Whether you are refining your skills, discovering innovative techniques, or connecting with colleagues, this gathering is designed to support your continued growth.

As we embrace the theme Strategies for Success, I encourage each of you to reflect on the strategies that have made a difference in your own practice and to remain open to new ideas that can enhance your impact. Together, we strengthen our collective ability to provide high-quality, accessible educational experiences for all students who are blind or visually impaired. The strategies you implement in instruction, transcription and accessible media are the foundation of student success. Your work ensures access, fosters independence, and opens doors to opportunity.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment, your collaboration, and your passion. I look forward to connecting with you at the conference and celebrating the important work we do together.

Warm regards,

Sue Reilly

CTEBVI President

Conference Information

Onsite Registration

You may register at the CTEBVI Registration Desk. Please note that onsite registration is nonrefundable.

Registation Hours

Thursday, April 16 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Friday, April 17 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday, April 18 7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Continuing Education Units

CEUs are again being offered with an ACVREP fee of $35. This fee will allow CEUs for an unlimited number of workshops. You will get instructions for receiving certificates after the conference.

Announcement Board

Have an announcement or job opening? Please feel free to post it on the board that will be located in the exhibit hall.

Exhibit Hall

Exhibit Hall attendance is free to attendees and the general public! CTEBVI’s Exhibit Hall showcases the latest in assistive technology products, services and possible job opportunities. Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Silent Auction

All proceeds of the silent auction go to the CTEBVI General Fund. This event also provides you with the opportunity to take home some beautiful gifts. The silent auction ends at 1:15 pm on Saturday, and the ticket drawings will take place at 1:30 pm. Tickets are available for purchase at the silent auction booth in the exhibit hall.

You must be present at the time of drawing to claim your winning item. Items not claimed will be offered to the next ticket drawn. GOOD LUCK!!!

Hotel Information

Los Angeles Airport Marriott
5855 W Century Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-641-5700 / 1-800-228-9290

Amenities

This hotel has a smoke-free policy.
ADA-accessible guest rooms are available.
A dog relief area will be designated. Please
ask for the location when you check in.

Transportation To/From LAX Airport

The hotel’s complimentary airport shuttle runs every 15 to 20 minutes on a continuous loop 24/7 so reservations are not needed. Track the shuttles by scanning the QR code on your mobile device.

Self-Parking

Your room key will be activated for self-parking for in and out access. Upon departure, please keep a room key to exit the gate and a drop box is available to return your key. If you have a car, let the front desk know so that they can activate your key.

Self-Parking: $35 daily. Charges will be added to your room. If you are not a guest of the hotel, come to the CTEBVI registration desk to get parking validation for this rate.

Onsite Restaurants

Starbucks Coffee:
5:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday - Saturday

Hangar 18 Bar + Kitchen:
6:30 am – 11:00 pm, Sunday – Saturday

JW Steakhouse:
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Sunday - Saturday

Conference Schedule

Thursday, April 16

Registration Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Preconference Workshops

We are excited to offer four preconference workshops this year. Workshops include a one-hour break for lunch.

Pre1 - Code Like a Kid: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

A Day of Code Experience for Professionals

Presenters: Allison Mello, Maximo Avendano

Location: California 2

Pre2 - It’s New! What Do I Do? 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Using the Johns BRI 12th Ed. in a Learning Media Assessment

Presenters: Shelby Kannanaikkal, Stephanie Herlich

Location: Pacific Coast 2

Pre3 - Docs and Dots 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Documents, Braille Displays, and Screenreaders, Oh my!

Presenters: Eli Sanchez, Jenny Wheeler

Location: Pacific Coast 2

Pre4 - Tactile Graphics with Corel Draw, Word, & Tiger Software Suite 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Presenters: Shawn Greiner, Dan Gardner, Lloyd Waggener

Location: California 3

Exhibitor Set Up 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Imperial Ballroom

Welcome Reception 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: Pacific Coast 4 & 5

Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar.

Friday, April 17

Registration Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Buffet Breakfast 7:30 am - 8:30 am

Location: Marquis Ballroom

General Session I 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Location: Marquis Ballroom

• Keynote Speaker: Donald Winiecki
• Topic: Braille and AI. Frenemies Forever!

Production of high-quality braille and tactile media has long been a job demanding substantial knowledge, skills, and attitudes. However, over time technologies have changed the definition of what knowledge, what skills, and what attitudes are necessary to do the job well. Regardless, some things haven’t changed (much).

• The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into most (?) aspects of work and play in the early-mid 21st century is a continuation of this.
• There are many kinds of AI. Which of them will we (likely) encounter in the production of braille and tactile media?
• What can those kinds of AI (likely) do?
• There are several other technologies being rolled out that also affect us and readers of braille. What are those and what of those?
• What does all of this mean for us and this livelihood? What does this mean for readers of braille?
• What do we prepare for? What should we be prepared for?
• Join me for some perspective-setting ideas.

Donald Winiecki, Keynote Speaker

Don is founder of Handid Braille Services, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation specializing in braille for languages other than English, especially languages that do not use the Latin symbol system. He is a member of the NFB, on the Board of Directors for the NBA, and is the USA representative on the ICEB Committee for UEB Technical. Don is also a professor at Boise State University, where he teaches organizational research methods and applied ethics, and researches ethics in computer science, AI, and cybersecurity. He holds a EdD in Instructional Technology and PhD in Sociology.

Exhibitor Set Up 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Location: Imperial Ballroom

Exhibit Hall Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Imperial Ballroom

Drop by the Exhibit Hall to browse the vendor booths, get signatures to win prizes, and see the exciting silent auction items.

Workshops 101-112 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Workshops 201-212 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Lunch on Your Own 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Visit the Exhibit Hall!

Workshops 301-312 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Workshops 401-412 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

SFSU Student and Alumni Social 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm

Location: Hospitality Suite, Room 104

No-Host Cocktails Reception 6:00 pm

Location: Marquis Ballroom Prefunction Area

Banquet and Celebration 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location: Marquis Ballroom

2026 CTEBVI Awards

• Judith Lesner Advocacy Award
  Jacob Lesner-Buxton - This award honors individuals who advocate to level the playing field for persons living with disabilities.
  
  Jacob Lesner-Buxton is a person with cerebral palsy and low vision who is a community organizer in Santa Barbara. In his job, Jacob helps communities on the Central Coast advocate for disability rights. Jacob also enjoys writing articles, doing yoga, traveling and going to movies.
• Innovator Award
  Braille Institute, in recognition of its impactful initiative, The Braille Challenge - This award celebrates organizations, inventors, and vendors that have created unique products or services tailored for individuals who are blind or have low vision. For over 25 years, the Braille Challenge has significantly improved the lives of students by promoting braille literacy, while also fostering confidence and connections among blind and low vision students across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and Kenya.
• Distinguished Member
  A distinguished member is a member recognized by CTEBVI for their exceptional contributions, leadership, or service. This designation honors members who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the organization’s mission and goals.
• Certificate of Appreciation
  This certificate is proudly presented to an individual in recognition of outstanding commitment, dedication, and contribution to the success of CTEBVI. Your efforts have made a significant impact and are truly appreciated.
• Katie Sibert Memorial Scholarship
  This scholarship, offered to transcribers and educators, is available to CTEBVI members and is designed to support the development and enhancement of skills essential for providing high-quality educational opportunities to students who are blind or visually impaired. Funds may be used to attend CTEBVI conferences, participate in training opportunities, or purchase materials that contribute to professional growth and improved student outcomes.
  
  2026 Recipients: Michelle Fornell, April Pair, Kathryn Ross, Cory Ruiz, Dinora Vera, Maureen Villagrana

Music by Acabella Girls and dancing to follow.

Saturday, April 18

Registration 7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Exhibit Hall Open 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Location: Imperial Ballroom

Youth Institute 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Suite E

Parent Institute 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Suite F

Workshops 501-512 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Workshops 601-611 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Meeting for Birth to Five Vision Network 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: Los Angeles 3

Lunch on Your Own 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Drop by the Exhibit Hall to browse the vendor booths, get signatures to win prizes, and see the exciting silent auction items.

Silent Auction Closes 1:15 pm

Location: Imperial Ballroom

This is the last day for the Silent Auction so get your tickets in before 1:15 pm. The drawing begins at 1:30 pm. Don’t miss out!

Workshops 701-711 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Workshops 801-811 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Hospitality Suite 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location: Room 104

Drinks & light snacks will be served.

Sunday, April 19

Buffet Breakfast 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Location: Marquis Ballroom

General Session II 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Location: Marquis Ballroom

• Leading with Perspective: Success Strategies from Blind and Low-Vision Professionals
  As part of our Strategies for Success conference, this panel features a diverse group of professionals, including a TVI, transcriber, braille proofreader, and assistive technology specialist, all of whom are blind or have low vision. They will share the techniques, systems, and support structures that have played a crucial role in their achievements.
  
  Panelists will offer practical strategies for effective teaching, advocacy, accessibility, and professional growth. This discussion invites all attendees to gain new perspectives and rethink what success looks like.
  

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Youth Institute

Youth Institute 2026
Saturday, April 18

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Suite E

Braille Institute and Wayfinder Family Services, in collaboration with CTEBVI are sponsoring the Youth Institute. This day-long event will provide students with the opportunity to explore key topics and meet mentors who are blind or have low vision themselves.

This year’s Youth Institute is open for all blind or low vision students in the K-12 school system as well as our transition age college students that are under the age of 22.

Workshops: 15 - 20 minute discussion, 35 – 40 minute activity for each workshop

Parent Institute

Parent Institute 2026
Saturday, April 18

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Suite F

CAPVI (California Association of Parents of the Visually Impaired), in collaboration with CTEBVI (California Transcribers and Educators for the Blind & Visually Impaired), is sponsoring the Parent Institute.

All sections of the conference will be interactive, allowing for dialogue and the ability to ask for clarification addressing concerns as parents, kinship, or legal guardians.

Parents have the opportunity to attend two CTEBVI workshops during the institute

Workshops-At-a-Glance

Thursday, April 16

Preconference

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Pre1 Code like a Kid: A Day of Code Experience for Professionals

Pre2 It’s new! What do I do? Using the Johns BRI 12th Ed. in a Learning Media Assessment

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Pre3 Docs and Dots: Documents, Braille Displays, and Screenreaders, Oh my!

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pre4 Tactile Graphics with Corel Draw, Word, and Tiger Software Suite

Friday, April 17

100 Sessions - 10:00 am

101 Braille Learning from Prison to Professional Transcriber
Pacific Coast 2
Deborah Adams

102 Connect The Dots to Guide
Young Hands
Pacific Coast 3
Bonnie Read

103 Getting Youth Excited To Vote
California 2
Jacob Lesner-Buxton

104 What’s Ahead: Person-centered practices & programs that support deafblind youth to succeed
California 3
Janelle Dowling, Julie Maier

105 Easy Step-by-Step Methods for Teaching Braille Reading Using Actual Tactuals Materials
Pacific Coast 4
Tamara Black, Roberta Becker

106 Natural Routines and the ECC: Building Independence in Infants with Visual Impairments
Pacific Coast 6
Patricia Camarillo, Xiomara Roman

107 Nine to Shine: Tips for Supporting VI+ Students in the Classroom and Beyond
Pacific Coast 1
May Nguyen

108 A TVI’s Guide to Writing IEPs and Using AI
Pacific Coast 5
Robin King, Nabiha Mujahid

109 Inside the California School for
the Blind: Programs, Process,
and Partnership
Los Angeles 3
Sarah Blair, Shannon Johns

110 Digitizing Braille Literacy: Mangold Basic Braille Program on the Codex Multiline Display
Los Angeles 4
Hrishi Rao, Stephanie Herlich

111 It Starts Before Preschool: Building Tech Readiness and Confidence in Families
California 4
Allison Mello

112 The Refreshable Future with Multi-line Braille Displays
Los Angeles 2
John Taylor, Bob Sweetman

200 Sessions - 11:30 am

201 Exploring the Transcription of Codes and Puzzles
Pacific Coast 5
Michael Gunner

202 Lessons to Action: Empowering Students Through Authentic Advocacy & Self-Determination
California 2
Kirsten French

203 The CHAMPION Evaluation Method
Pacific Coast 1
Cheryl Kamei-Hannan

204 Expanding Impact: Advancing the Direct Consult Model for Blind and Low Vision Students
California 3
Adrian Amandi

205 Fade the Aide?: Promoting Student Independence
Pacific Coast 6
Karri Fenstermacher,
Ramona Mclaughlin

206 Touch, Move, Understand: Linking O&M and TVI Teaching to Spatial and Tactile Literacy
Pacific Coast 4
Erin Foley

207 Insights and Strategies: A Live Q&A with CSB Specialists
California 4
Tamar Solomon, Maximo Avendano

208 Testing, testing…1, 2, 3…Testing, testing…
Los Angeles 2
Veronica Gunn

209 A New Era of Braille Access: Windows Without Barriers
Los Angeles 3
Rachel Ramos

210 AI in the Loop: Maximize Efficiency and Remain Diligent in an AT Evaluation Process
Pacific Coast 2
Ting Siu

211 Using Animated Tactile Tablets to Teach Graphics-Dependent Subjects
Los Angeles 4
Greg Williams, Wunji Lau

212 Navigating independently, GPS apps for the blind, Do not leave home without one
Pacific Coast 3
Mike May, Robert Sweetman

300 Sessions - 2:00 pm

301 Introduction to Music Braille: Part 1
California 2
Jenny Wheeler

302 World Languages in Braille (and some UEB Technical) and Beyond!
Pacific Coast 2
Don Winiecki

303 The Universal Accomplice Mindset: How to Show Up Without Taking Over
California 3
Nicole Harris

304 From School to Success: Meaningful Transitions for Students with Visual Impairments
Pacific Coast 3
Shannon Johns, Laura Clark

305 The Quest for the Perfect Size: Rethinking the Search for the
“Best Font Size”
Pacific Coast 4
Samantha Peterson

306 Best Practices for Connecting Transition-Aged Youth with DOR Services
California 4
Christina Park, Chaia Flores

307 From Chaos to Clarity: A Toolkit
for TVI Collaboration
Pacific Coast 5
April Pair

308 Situational Awareness:
Everyday Safety Strategies
Los Angeles 2
Brooke Pernice

309 Supporting Success: Developing and Supporting Effective Deafblind Intervener Services
Los Angeles 3
Julie Maier

310 Artificial Intelligence Near and Far; The Students Magnification, and Speech
Los Angeles 4
Roger Steinberg, Kevin Hughes

311 Right Tool, Right Time: Rethinking Braille Notetakers in Today’s Classrooms
Pacific Coast 6
Allison Mello, John Taylor

312 The Screen Reader Lesson You Can Teach Tomorrow: JAWS, NVDA & ChromeVox Basics
Pacific Coast 1
Cody Laplante

400 Sessions - 3:30 pm

401 Introduction to Music Braille: Part 2
California 2
Jenny Wheeler

402 Braille2000 – Line Numbered Text
Pacific Coast 5
Shawn Greiner

403 Who am I? The Development of Disability Identity in Adolescence from Adult Experiences
Los Angeles 4
Patricia Camarillo

404 From Stress to Strength,
Supporting Students with Worry
Los Angeles 2
Marisa Smith

405 Game On! Empowering Students Through Blind Sports
California 4
Sarah Blair, Molly Armstrong

406 They Know Drive, But Not Directions: Balancing Tech Skills with the ECC
Los Angeles 3
Maximo Avendano

407 Braille in Abundance: Discover the Numerous Ways to Access Materials in Braille from NLS
Pacific Coast 4
Zhi Huang, Amber Pearcy

409 Department of Rehabilitation: Student Services - Supporting the Transition to Your Future
California 3
Laura Rosa, Melissa Sanders

410 How Do You Assess for That? Strategies to Make FVAs More Measurable and Meaningful
Pacific Coast 1
Abel Perez, Marysol Welch

411 The Gray Areas of O&M: Turning Theory into Responsive Practice
Pacific Coast 3
Erin Foley, Nicholas Casias, Cyndi Davis

412 What’s Available in AT: Fresh Tools, Smarter Tech, and Creative Classroom Connections
Pacific Coast 2
Adrian Amandi, April Pair,
Tracy Cappelletti, Melissa Quan

Saturday, April 18

500 Sessions - 10:00 am

501 FIRM: Formatting the Infrequent or Rare Materials
Pacific Coast 2
Bonnie Read

502 Parents and Teachers in Partnership for Student Success
Los Angeles 2
Terena Scott

503 Accessible STEM Starts at Home: National Federation of the Blind’s NFB EQ for Parents
California 2
Ashleigh Moon, Karen Anderson

504 Connection Counts: Teaching Social Skills and the Hidden Curriculum
Pacific Coast 1
Adrian Amandi

505 How I Use Tactile Maps
Pacific Coast 6
Jerry Kuns

506 Tools for Students with
Multisensory Loss
Los Angeles 4
Maximo Avendano, Sarah Blair

507 Frame Your Voice: Blind Content Creation for the Next Generation
California 4
Nicole Harris

508 Inclusive by Design: Behavior Supports That Work for Every Learner
Pacific Coast 5
Cyndi Davis, Heather Logan

509 Unlock a World of Reading: Mastering Bookshare for Your Students
Pacific Coast 4
Kimberly Berry

510 Monarch Apps: A New Approach to Tactile Learning
Pacific Coast 3
Willow Free

511 Workflow: Maximum Efficiency
Los Angeles 3
Andy Roberts, John Taylor

512 CSB Uncovered: Programs, Services, and Supports
California 3
Gina Oulette, Shannon Johns

600 Sessions - 11:30 am

601 Making and Using eBraille
Pacific Coast 3
Willow Free

602 California Department of Rehabilitation: Empowering Independence and Employment
California 4
Joseph Stansil, Yuki Long

603 Building it blind: How to build Lego sets independently using text-based instructions.
California 2
Matthew Shifrin

604 From Assessment to Action: Integrating the FVA, LMA, Tech, and ECC Assessments
Pacific Coast 1
Adrian Amandi, Ting Siu

605 Strategies for Students with VI/CVI and Complex Multiple Disabilities
Pacific Coast 2
Nabiha Mujahid, Robin King

606 AI Technology Integration into O&M Instruction: Practitioner Perspectives
Pacific Coast 5
Nicholas Casias

607 K-12 Success: Free Audiobooks, Music & More via NLS Apps and Devices
California 3
Amber Pearcy, Zhi Huang

608 Connecting with Learners through Children’s Books
Pacific Coast 4
Cheryl Kamei-Hannan,
Patricia Camarillo, Xiomara Roman

609 How to Use ChatGPT to Create Meaningful Lesson Plans
Los Angeles 3
Abel Perez

610 The Importance of Digital Math: Preparing VI Students for Advanced Math with LaTeX
Los Angeles 2
Isabela Figueira, Stacy Branham,
Jamie Murdy, Lisa Okikawa Stafford

611 Workloads and Workflows! Tools for Teachers and Students
Los Angeles 4
Maria DiBernardo, Maximo Avendano

700 Sessions - 2:00 pm

701 Transcribing Those Dreaded Worksheets Into UEB Technical
Pacific Coast 3
Michael Gunner

702 Supports or Stereotypes: Transition Experiences of DeafBlind College Students
California 3
Adam Graves

703 Beyond the Code: Cultivating a Love for Literacy in Every Braille Learner
Pacific Coast 5
Karen Cedros, Sarah Blair

704 Inclusive Play with LEGO® Braille Bricks: Board Games for All
Los Angeles 4
Marie Oddoux

705 The Best is Yet to Come! Preparing our High School Students for Success
Pacific Coast 4
Susan Walker, Anna Orellana

706 Beyond Early Intervention: Building Effective Collaboration in our IFSP & IEP Teams
Los Angeles 3
Diana Dennis, Yolanda Moreno,
Diane Christian

707 Career Conversations with APH CareerConnect: live panel interview
California 2
Richard Rueda

708 What is National Board Certification?
California 4
Patricia Camarillo, Xiomara Roman

709 Coding Meets Braille: Open-Source STEM Learning on Next Generation of Braille Computers
Los Angeles 2
Bryan Blazie, Stephen Blazie

711 Successful Strategies for Digital Math: Tools & Workflows
Pacific Coast 2
John Taylor, Yurika Vu

800 Sessions - 3:30 pm

801 Transcribing Those Dreaded Worksheets Into Nemeth w/UEB
Pacific Coast 3
Michael Gunner

802 Love without a driver’s license - yes, it is possible
California 4
Chelsea Lesner-Buxton,
Jacob Lesner-Buxton

803 Innovative LEGO® Braille Bricks Activities: Engage, Play, Learn
Los Angeles 4
Marie Oddoux

804 Teaching Low Vision Computer Accessibility Tools to Resistant Learners
Pacific Coast 5
Cody Laplante

805 Building Foundations: Bringing the ECC to Life for Elementary Students
Pacific Coast 1
Holly Hody, Sarah Blair

806 Careers & Canine Connections: Partnership success one paw
at a time
California 2
Jane Flower, Richard Rueda

807 Strategies, supports and resources for deafblind learners and their families and teams
California 3
Julie Maier

808 Things Under $100 to Make an Itinerant Teacher More Organized
Pacific Coast 2
Abel Perez, Corina Sandoval

809 Accessible Coding Experiences with TADA!
Los Angeles 3
Eli Sanchez, Ting Siu

810 Newest Eschenbach Video Magnifiers to Help VI Students Excel in Class - A Hands-on Session
Los Angeles 2
Karla Maxson

811 Uniting Technology with Literacy Education to Highlight Braille as an Essential Tool
Pacific Coast 4
Jennifer Wenzel, Jenny Wheeler

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The Northwest Center for Assistive Technology Training (CATT) Program is a collaboration between the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and the Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB).

Our mission is to provide assistive technology training to teachers of blind and low vision children, utilizing a “train the trainer” model, while also providing support for parents, caregivers, and members of the community working with blind or low vision children including those with additional disabilities.

Assistive technology options are provided through APH and training is provided through WSSB-employed trainers serving an eleven-state/territory region: Alaska, American Samoa, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.

• Check out our website for links to request technical assistance: https://wssb.wa.gov/catt
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Exhibitors

Ability2Access

Academy of Music for the Blind

Access Ingenuity

Allied Instructional Services

American Printing House for the Blind

American Thermoform Corporation

Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired

Beyond Blindness

Blazie Technologies

Braille Institute

California Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (CAPVI)

California School for the Blind
California Department of Education

CATT-NW Center for Assistive Technology Training

Connectalt

Dot Inc

Educator Opportunities

Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc.

Exceptional Teaching, Inc.

Eye.t Vision

Guide Dogs for the Blind

Humanware

Irie-AT, Inc.

JW.org

Lutheran Braille Workers

Morf

NewHaptics

NorthState Assistive Technology

Patriot Vision Industries

Selvas BLV
Blind and Low Vision

Sterling Adaptives, LLC

Sweetman Systems

Tactile Engineering and Independence Science

Tandem Design Co

Touch Graphics

TrySight Inc

Underdog Educational™

ViewPlus Technologies Inc

Wayfinder Family Services

Wolf Products, Inc.

YesAccessible

Youth VIEW Team

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Thank You

A very special thank you to all those who supported this year’s conference through monetary support and volunteering time and services. This conference resulted from hours and hours of work freely donated by a great many people.

The 2026 CTEBVI Executive Board and Board of Directors would like to specifically
thank the following individuals and agencies:

• Bonnie Read for transcribing the braille program
• Transcribing Mariners for embossing the braille programs
• Bonnie Grimm and Melissa Bottimore for transcribing the braille maps and menus
• Sue Reilly, Gina Ouellette, and Mirabelle Ouellette for making sure this Conference is
  packed with interesting and relevant workshops
• Jeffery Jackson, Alfredo Lima and Kyejune Lee for making sure our Audio/Visual
  works smoothly
• The Esajian and Tsimogianis Families for running our Silent Auction
• Sue Reilly for all the content in the Attendee Hub.
• Bonnie Grimm and Jenny Tsimogianis for coordinating the Exhibits Hall and all things vendor
• Olivia Hogue and Faith Esajian for their endless volunteer work with the Exhibits Hall
• Warren Read and the other volunteers for making registration a pleasant experience
• Sarah Esajian for hotel orientation
• Gina Ouellette for CEU credit coordination
• Bonnie Read for coordinating monitors and packets.
• Alex Tsimogianis for volunteering his time to put together the Exhibits Hall layout
• Sarah Esajian for her volunteer time and donations to our Banquet
• Caroline Farmer for her amazing program and web design
• Braille Institute and Wayfinder Family Services for coordinating the Youth Institute
• CAPVI for coordinating the Parent Institute

To all of the volunteers who make significant contributions toward the conference, THANK YOU

A BIG THANK YOU to all of our amazing workshop presenters for creating the heart of our conference and to all this year’s exhibitors for bringing us the latest in technology and so much more and for supporting CTEBVI through their program advertising.

Thank You - 2026 Conference Sponsors