The 2026 American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention will bring members, advocates, exhibitors, and guests to St. Louis for a week of registration, meetings, virtual programming, in-person sessions, and community events.
2026 American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention
The 2026 American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention will be held in person July 24 through July 31 at the St. Louis Hyatt Regency Arch Hotel.
The Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at The Arch is located at 315 Chestnut Street, Saint Louis, Missouri 63102.
Convention Details
- In-person dates
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- Venue
- Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at The Arch
- Address
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315 Chestnut Street
Saint Louis, MO 63102 - Registration
- Members, non-members, and on-site registration available
Registration opens for members on May 28, 2026, and for non-members on June 4, 2026.
Questions? Call Janet Dickelman at (651) 428-5059 or email janet.dickelman@gmail.com
ACB Convention Grant Application
The MCB ACB Convention Grant helps active members attend the national American Council of the Blind convention by providing matching grant funds.
Apply for the MCB ACB Convention GrantRegistration Information
Registration opens for ACB members on Thursday, May 28, at 7:00 AM central time. Registration opens for non-ACB members on June 4. Visit the ACB Convention website at acbconvention.org for further details and to register online.
Early registration is $55.00 for members and $70.00 for non-members. Standard registration is $75.00 for members and $90.00 for non-members.
Registration closes on Monday, July 6 at 11:59 PM central time. You may also register during the convention.
Visit the ACB Convention website at acbconvention.org for further details and to register online.
Hotel Room Information
Room Rates at the Hyatt
- $104.00 per night plus tax for single or double occupancy
- $129.00 per night plus tax for triple occupancy
- $154.00 per night plus tax for quadruple occupancy
- The current tax rate is 17.929 percent
Hotel Reservations
- Book online at hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/STLRS/G-ACBL.
- Call central reservations at (888) 591-1234.
- Use group code G-ACBL when making your reservation.
- Book by July 5, 2026, to secure the special room rate.
Hotel Room Information
Room amenities
- All sleeping rooms have safes, ironing boards, refrigerators, and K-cup coffee makers.
- The hotel has a twenty-four-hour fitness center; it does not have a pool.
- There are not guest washers and dryers; there is a dry-cleaning service.
- The hotel is cashless; purchases must be made with a credit or debit card.
Traveling to St. Louis
Airplane
Saint Louis is served by Lambert-St. Louis International Airport; airport code STL.
St. Louis is situated at the geographic hub of the United States, with an average of 210 daily departures.
Train or Bus
- St. Louis is served by Amtrak and Greyhound.
- They stop at the Gateway Transportation Center at 430 South 15th Street, 0.3 miles from the hotel.
- If taking Amtrak, specify the downtown station.
Ground Transportation
- Ride share costs vary depending on the time of day.
- A standard taxi fare is currently $35 to $45 to the hotel.
- Shuttle service options are being explored in St. Louis.
Calendar Schedule
All times listed are central standard time.
Thursday, May 28
- 7:00 AM: Registration is open for members (Central time)
Thursday, June 4
- Registration opens for non-members
Monday, July 6
- Registration closes at 11:59 PM Central time
Wednesday, July 8
- 7:00 PM: Candidates Forum
Thursday, July 9
- Appetizer Auction
Friday, July 10
- Appetizer Auction
Saturday, July 11
- 6:00 PM: Auction
Monday, July 13
- 7:00 PM: Call to Order
- 8:30 PM: Nominating Committee
Tuesday, July 14
- 7:00 PM: Resolutions Read and Discussed
Wednesday, July 15
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Exhibitor Open House
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Mock Election
- 7:00 PM: Resolutions Read and Discussed
Thursday, July 16
- Virtual only programming
- 7:00 PM: Resolutions Read and Discussed
Friday, July 17
- Virtual only programming
- 7:00 PM: Constitution and Bylaws amendments Read and Discussed
Saturday, July 18
- Virtual only programming
Tuesday, July 21
- 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Individual Voting for Resolutions, Constitution and Bylaws
- 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Affiliate roll call vote and results on Resolutions, Constitution and Bylaws
Thursday, July 23
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Pick up for those who registered online
Friday, July 24
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Board Meeting
- Programming
- Evening Tour
Saturday, July 25
- Programming
- Tours
- 7:00 PM Opening Session
Sunday, July 26
- 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM: Two Breakout Sessions
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Exhibit Hall
- Programming
- Tours
Monday, July 27
- 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM: General Session
- 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Exhibit Hall
- Programming
- Tours
Tuesday, July 28
- 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM: General Session
- 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Exhibit Hall
- Programming
- Tours
Wednesday, July 29
- 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM: General Session
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Exhibit Hall
- Programming
- Tours
Thursday, July 30
- 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM: General Session
- Programming
- 7:00 PM: Banquet
Friday, July 31
- Tours
Staying in Touch
- For the latest updates on the convention, including registration, hotel information, and schedule changes, visit the ACB Convention website at acbconvention.org.
- The conference and convention announce mailing list will be filled with information. To subscribe, send a blank email to acbconvention+subscribe@acblists.org.
- If you received updates for the 2025 convention, you do not need to subscribe again.
- For convention-related questions, contact Janet Dickelman, convention chair, at (651) 428-5059 or janet.dickelman@gmail.com.