Beyond Barriers
Beyond Barriers, is a call to action—an invitation to move past limitations, challenge assumptions, and boldly reimagine the future of the California Council of the Blind. This Conference and Convention is a working moment to innovate, strengthen our collective voice, and ensure our organization not only endures, but evolves and leads in a changing world.
The California Council of the Blind welcomes it's members, partners, and community members to the 2026 virtual Conference and Convention to be held on Zoom.
CCB 2026 Conference and Convention Registration
Registration to the 2026 CCB Conference and Convention is now closed. However, you can still listen to the Main Convention activities on an Alexa device by saying:
"Ask ACB Media to play 8."
2026 CCB Virtual Pre-Convention Activities:
Virtual Pre-Convention Kicks off on Saturday, April 18 and concludes on Sunday April 26 2026.
See the links below to visit, download or listen to an audio version of both pre and main convention activities.
2026 CCB Virtual Main Conference and Convention Sessions:
The opening Convention Session is on Thursday April 30 Concluding with the Business Session on Sunday May 3 2026.
See the links below to visit, download or listen to an audio version of both pre and main convention activities.
Convention Program Information:
Use the following links to read an online version of the 2026 Virtual Conference and Convention program, download MS Word versions of the program or listen to audio recordings of the Convention program.
Click here to read the online version of the 2026 Virtual Conference and Convention Program
Click here to download a large print version of the 2026 Conference and Convention Program.
Click here to download a Braille (.BRF) version of the 2026 Conference and Convention Program.
Use the following links to listen to audio recordings of the 2026 Conference and Convention Program:
- Click here to hear an audio recording of the Title Page from the 2026 Convention program.
- Click here to hear an audio recording of the President's Message from the 2026 Convention program.
- Click here to hear an audio recording of the Registration and Participation FAQ for the 2026 CCB Convention.
- Click here to hear an audio recording of the Meeting Procedures from the 2026 Convention program.
- Click here to hear an audio recording of the Pre-convention Activities and Schedule from the 2026 Convention program.
- Click here to hear an audio recording of the Main Event Program Schedule from the 2026 Convention program.
- Click here to hear an audio recording of the Presenter Biographies from the 2026 Convention program.
Important Dates to Remember:
All times are in Pacific time.
Board candidates forum:
The Candidates forum was held on Saturday April 11 2026. Participants in the Candidates forum were required to submit candidate statements. But although the Candidates forum is over, these statements are still online for you to read and learn more about CCB members that are seeking Officer and Board of Director positions.
Click here to go to the 2026 Officer and Board Candidate statement webpage.
Pre-convention: Saturday, April 18-Sunday, April 26, 2026
CCB convention: Thursday, April 30-Sunday, May 3, 2026
Questions?
If you are subscribed to any of the CCB email lists you will receive convention updates and information via the CCB 2026 Convention Connection notices. Search for the CCB 2026 Convention Connection news in your inbox for schedules, descriptions, speaker bios and more Or email your convention questions to: ask@ccbnet.org.
Please come back often to get new convention material and see the latest updates.
