(PRESS RELEASE) WICHITA, KS — Envision and VisionServe Alliance will join forces for an in-person national conference, May 27-30, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus, Ohio. The conference will bring together more than 400 clinical rehabilitation professionals, researchers, agency leaders and their administrative teams, service providers, other professionals, and advocates in the vision rehabilitation field.
The conference will feature a keynote by Dr. Calvin W. Roberts, lead researcher at ARPA-H, 2024 John Milton McLean Medal winner for distinguished lecturers, and past President and CEO of Lighthouse Guild in New York City (a leading vision and healthcare nonprofit). The conference will offer peer networking opportunities and two education tracks that draw on the strengths of both organizations. Sessions will cover topics ranging from vision research and technology to clinical best practices, leadership and organizational development, and strategies to improve patient care and outcomes. Learn more about the conference and register to attend.
Envision and VisionServe are now accepting program submissions for the 2026 conference. Proposals are welcome for clinical education sessions, panels and symposia, workshops, and research presentations. Learn more and submit a proposal. Submissions are due by December 12, 2025.
“This joint conference will prove to be a strategic move that unites leadership with frontline rehabilitation professionals dedicated to patient care,” said Michael Epp, Manager of Professional Education at Envision. “By fostering collaboration among CEOs, program directors, researchers, and clinical staff, we create a powerful synergy—driving evidence-based education and research that ultimately enhances care and patient outcomes. The knowledge, perspective, and peer connections attendees gain from this conference will have a definite impact on the quality of low vision patient care worldwide.”
Attendees will earn maximum continuing education credits from agencies such as the Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE), the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP).
“VisionServe is thrilled to offer these powerful education opportunities,” said Lee Nasehi, VisionServe Alliance CEO. “Conference attendees cite networking as a significant benefit. This year, attendees can network with 400 vision rehabilitation professionals, including executives and clinical practitioners, in one gathering, which is an extraordinary opportunity.”
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Envision and VisionServe Alliance are excited to unite for this groundbreaking conference, bringing the blindness and low vision community together as never before. We look forward to receiving submissions showcasing the incredible work happening across the field. Join us in Columbus to be inspired, connect, and advance our shared mission. Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards recognized Columbus as one of the Best Food Cities in the US, one of the Friendliest Cities in the US, and a top 10 Best Big City in the US.
