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APH’s 2026 Annual Meeting

October 28-30, 2026
Louisville Marriott Downtown

Since 1858, American Printing House for the Blind has created specialized materials, products and services for people who are blind or low vision. Together, we celebrate the Annual Meeting of APH Ex Officio Trustees (EOT) with our EOT Census Assistants, Online Ordering Assistants, and other attendees.

 

2026 APH annual meeting logo with the word Connect in print and braille. Three curved lines form to look like people.

 

For more than 100 years, APH has hosted the Annual Meeting of Ex Officio Trustees (EOTs). Our Annual Meeting has proven to be a great resource for those who work with students and adults who are blind or low vision to network with over 400 professionals from our field, and learn more about new APH products, services, and initiatives.

This year’s theme is Connect, and that is at the heart of everything we do. We connect educators, families, vision professionals, members of our community, and most importantly, students. We are all unwavering in our commitment to empower students and people who are blind or low vision with braille products, support services, and specialized technology that help them connect and achieve lifelong success.

This year’s Annual Meeting will include pre-conference training sessions, general and breakout sessions on APH products and services, and recognition of award recipients. On Monday, October 26, AFB will hold its annual Leadership Summit, a focused one-day experience bringing together thought leaders, educators, practitioners, and advocates to explore the future of services and supports for people who are blind or have low vision. This event will set the stage for a full week of programming and celebration in Louisville, culminating in the grand opening of The Dot Experience, the world’s first attraction where every exhibit, image, and artifact is fully accessible to everyone and nothing is off limits. Other highlights will include Dr. Craig Meador’s final APH Presidential Address before his retirement, training for EOTs and Census Assistants, and opportunities for networking and celebration. You can also look forward to our streamlined Solutions Hall and Feedback Lab where you will be able to see demonstrations of new and upcoming products, such as:

  • Apollo, a portable and highly customizable desktop magnifier based on a Microsoft tablet
  • Lotus, a new easy-to-use braille writer that will revolutionize braille typing
  • Exciting new Monarch apps and features, including a variety of fun, new educational games.

We look forward to seeing you October 27-30, 2026!

Register for 2026 Annual Meeting

  • Each year we recognize our APH Scholars ─ those who have been nominated for providing outstanding service in the blindness or low vision field, through a scholarship to attend the Annual Meeting.

    Meet the 2026 APH Scholars.

  • Congratulations to Mike May, Bryce Johnson and the American Council of the Blind, whose work to expand access and opportunity will be recognized with APH’s 2026 awards at the Annual Meeting Welcome Reception on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Explore APH’s awards page to learn more about these honors and their recipients.