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Texas Focus

Texas Focus is a dynamic, biennial conference hosted by TSBVI Outreach in even-numbered years for those who support students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision.

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Texas Focus is a dynamic, biennial conference hosted by TSBVI Outreach in even-numbered years—created to inspire and elevate everyone who supports students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision. The event brings together hundreds of professionals, educators, vocational rehabilitation specialists, family members, and university students from across Texas and beyond to explore foundational skills, discover new research, and dive into emerging trends that shape our field.

With engaging keynote speakers, hands-on breakout sessions, and interactive technology demonstrations, attendees can design a learning experience that fits their needs and goals. Texas Focus also offers networking opportunities among colleagues, exhibitors, and families, helping participants strengthen connections and build community.

To support ongoing professional growth, participants can earn continuing education credits (ACVREP and SBEC) while staying current on best practices.

Texas Focus 2026

Thank you to all the incredible attendees, presenters, and exhibitors who joined us on June 4–6 in Austin for Texas Focus 2026: “Together We Thrive: Pathways to Progress for Teams.” Being back together in person for the first time since 2020 reminded us just how powerful our community is when we collaborate.

We’re leaving inspired, energized, and ready to be even stronger advocates for Texas students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision.

Stay tuned for information about our next Texas Focus conference in 2028 on this page.

  • An adult stands on stage and presents at a conference with two large graphics behind her,
    Dr. Judy Cameron presents "The Growing Brain" during the 2020 Texas Focus Conference.
  • An adult wearing a shirt embroidered with
    A Vision Specialist enjoying the 2020 Texas Focus Conference.
  • Five adolescents sit at a table with microphones during a panel discussion at a conference.
    A panel of young adults who are blind or have low vision discuss "Transition" at the 2018 Texas Focus Conference.
  • Two adults stand at a podium and behind a table decorated with various types of tactile and visual art while presenting at a conference.
    Kathy Trimm and Linda Brown, educators, present "Creating with Blind Abandon: Creating an Accessible Art Program for Visually Impaired Students" at the 2020 Texas Focus Conference.
  • An adult dressed formally stands at a podium and speaks into a microphone next to a large screen depicting an adolescent.
    TSBVI Residential Instructor, Dan Butler, presents on "Music for Self-Expression and Self-Advocacy" at the 2020 Texas Focus Conference.
  • In a hotel foyer set up with information booths, an adult standing behind a table speaks to two interested adults. On the table are paper publications of TX SenseAbilities.
    Cyral Miller, Outreach consultant, shares about TX SenseAbilities, at an exhibition booth at the 2020 Texas Focus Conference.