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Each fall, TSBVI hosts the Southwest Orientation & Mobility Association (SWOMA) Conference either in-person or virtually. This conference features three days of learning, connecting, and professional development for those in the field of orientation and mobility, specifically for Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS).
Our Fall 2025 SWOMA Conference, themed “Transitions: How We Support the Various Stages of Life,” took place virtually on Nov. 6–8. Nearly 300 attendees from across Texas, the U.S., and the world attended keynote and breakout sessions, where more than 13 hours of CEU’s (ACVREP and SBEC) were available. See the 2025 session schedule to get a feel for the content offered at this event.
2026 SOMA/SWOMA Conference
Save the Date! Dec. 5–8, 2026 • New Orleans, LA
In 2026, the Southern and Southwest Orientation & Mobility Associations are combining to host SOMA/SWOMA 2026 in person in New Orleans, LA! Join us at this International O&M conference with engaging sessions around the theme of “O&M CrossRoads: Determination, Transformation, Innovation!”
When: Dec. 5–8, 2026
Where: New Orleans, LA • Astor Crowne Plaza
Call for Papers: Due Jan. 15, 2026
SWOMA Questions? Contact Scott Turner.