[NFB-Conventions] Agenda for the 2026 Meeting of the NFB in Computer Science

[Curtis Chong]

Greetings everyone:
 
Please find pasted in this email the agenda for the 2026 annual meeting of
the National Federation of the Blind in Computer Science (NFBCS). I am also
providing Dropbox direct download links to the agenda in a variety of useful
formats: BRF, Word, PDF, and .HTM.
 
NFBCS Agenda, Word Format
<https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w8be7yjxwxaov7dbvuo3w/NFB-in-Computer-Scienc
e-2026-Meeting-Agenda.docx?rlkey=suuungzofby1v6xvtxf8yw3fs&dl=1> 
NFBCS Agenda, PDF Format
<https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/77zt87tq25j86yk5we8q3/NFB-in-Computer-Scienc
e-2026-Meeting-Agenda.pdf?rlkey=1oqbchvhc2yl72lket30eupxd&dl=1> 
NFBCS Agenda, BRF Format
<https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ajk2xyp15k7ij6eg0ih7f/NFB-in-Computer-Scienc
e-2026-Meeting-Agenda.brf?rlkey=5y0q4umjf6fxyw0nlrmedt9uh&dl=1> 
NFBCS Agenda, .HTM Format
<https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lgxj8b39l84nriz105fzs/NFB-in-Computer-Scienc
e-2026-Meeting-Agenda.htm?rlkey=3f5hchn9u8kt663x8z10k918m&dl=1> 
 
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NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (NFBCS)
 
Enhancing Nonvisual Access to Information Technology and Improving the
Ability of Blind Information Technology Professionals to Compete in Today's
World
 
2026 Meeting Agenda
July 5, 2026
12:30-5:00 PM
Salon A (level 3)
JW Marriott Austin, 110 E. 2nd Street
Austin, Texas 78701
Brian Buhrow, President
 
12:30-1:00 In Person Registration ($5.00)
Register to become a member of the NFB in Computer Science and to receive a
link to an audio recording of this meeting or register online at
<https://web.nfbcal.org/nfbcsreg> https://web.nfbcal.org/nfbcsreg.
 
1:00-1:30      CENA: A Brighter Future: how advocating for Access and
inclusion in Nonvisual Accessibility can create a more accessible world
Jonathan Mosen, Executive Director for Accessibility Excellence, National
Federation of the Blind
 
1:30-1:40      Questions from the audience
 
1:40-2:20      Blind and Low Vision Professionals: Building the future of
Tech
Moderator: Harry Staley, Senior Software Engineer / Senior Data Scientist,
M1 Technology
Panelists:      Christopher Toth, CTO and co-founder, XR Navigation
Cregar Gonzalez, Accessibility analyst, United Airlines
Tyler Duzan, Group Product Manager, Agents, Cisco ThousandEyes
Michael Forzano, Senior Software Engineer, Amazon Web Services
Kinshuk Tella, Regional environmental engineer, Amazon Web Services
Haoran Wen, Data science engineer, United health group
 
2:20-2:30      NFB IN COMPUTER SCIENCE BUSINESS MEETING
Approval of Minutes, Treasurer's Report, and Elections
 
2:30-3:00      Typing Accessible Math in Microsoft Word: A Hands-On Tutorial
Jennifer Marsala, Instructional Designer, Department of Mathematics,
University of Houston
 
3:00-3:10      Questions From the Audience
 
3:10-3:30      News from AFB: Digital Accessibility Bootcamp, Scholarships
and Internships
Bethany Johnson, Vice President, Programs, American Foundation for the Blind
Hanna Melo Fugulin, Internship Ambassador, American Foundation for the Blind
 
3:30-4:10      Demystifying AI for Non-visual programmers: A Panel
Discussion
Moderator:    Michael Forzano, NFBCS Board Member
Panelists:      Taylor Arndt, Co-Founder, Techopolis
Brian Buhrow, President, NFBCS
 
4:10-4:20      Questions and Discussion
 
4:20-4:50      An update from Microsoft: A discussion of the Migration from
the Classic Outlook to the New Outlook
 
5:00    Adjourn
 
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Yours sincerely,
 
Curtis Chong, Treasurer
National Federation of the Blind in Computer Science
Email: chong.curtis at gmail.com <mailto:chong.curtis at gmail.com> 
Phone: 515-306-1654