[NFB-Conventions] So much to do at this years NOPBC youth track this convention!

[Amy Porterfield]

Greetings Federation Family!

Get ready for the 2026 NOPBC Youth Track at the National Federation of the Blind National Convention in Austin, Texas.
The National Organization of Parents of Blind Children, in partnership with Saavi Services for the Blind, is excited to invite middle and high school students ages 11 through 18 to an unforgettable week of fun, friendship, confidence building, and discovery.
Whether you are attending convention for the first time or reconnecting with your Federation family, Youth Track is your place to build skills, make lasting friendships, and explore what it truly means to live the life you want.
This year's Youth Track includes the following experiences.
Games, prizes, and team challenges. Tactile art and creative self expression. A blind career mentoring fair. Cane walks with top travel instructors and free NFB white canes. An unconventional scavenger hunt. Exhibit Hall challenges and convention adventures. A free Braille Book Fair. Hands on independence skills. Accessible gaming tournaments. And much more.
Come meet blind mentors, discover new opportunities, gain confidence, and experience the power of the organized blind movement in action.
There is no cost to participate. All blind and low vision youth, children of blind adults, and siblings are welcome.
Register today at https://nopbc.org/youth-track-registration.
Bring your cane, your curiosity, and your dreams. We cannot wait to see you in Austin for Youth Track 2026.


Amy Porterfield, She/Her

President,
Saavi Services for the blind
Office: 520-795-1331 EXT 321
Direct: 520-467-4276
Email: aporterfield at saavi.us<mailto:aporterfield at saavi.us>
Website: www.saavi.us<http://www.saavi.us>

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