Texas Focus 2026
June 4–6, 2026 • Austin, TX
We are excited to invite educators, service providers, rehabilitation specialists, families, and university students to join us in Austin for Texas Focus 2026! For the first time since 2020, we will be back together in person, ready to learn, connect, and grow.
Guided by our theme, “Together We Thrive: Pathways to Progress for Teams,” the conference will explore research, skills, and strategies to support students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision through a variety of engaging in-person sessions with 13.75 hours of ACVREP & SBEC credit available.
Browse the schedule and register now!
Registration Fees
- Professionals: $300
- Out of State Professionals: $325
- Family Members, Paraprofessionals & University Students: $225
Hotel Information
Reserve your room by June 1 at our host hotel and conference location, Austin Marriott North, for a special rate of $110 per night.
About
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.
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Dr. Judy Cameron presents "The Growing Brain" during the 2020 Texas Focus Conference. -
A Vision Specialist enjoying the 2020 Texas Focus Conference. -
A panel of young adults who are blind or have low vision discuss "Transition" at the 2018 Texas Focus 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. -
TSBVI Residential Instructor, Dan Butler, presents on "Music for Self-Expression and Self-Advocacy" at the 2020 Texas Focus Conference. -
Cyral Miller, Outreach consultant, shares about TX SenseAbilities, at an exhibition booth at the 2020 Texas Focus Conference.