Meet Dot Inc. Around the World: Upcoming Events October–December 2026
From October through December, Dot Inc. will be attending events across the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East, meeting educators, accessibility professionals, assistive technology specialists, and people who are blind or have low vision.
Come and meet our team, explore Dot Pad X, and discover how tactile graphics and multiline braille can support access to information. You’ll also have the opportunity to experience Nemonic Dot, our braille label printer, before it officially goes on sale later this year.
Already use Dot Pad? We’d love to hear what you love about it and how you use it in your everyday life, studies, or work.
October events
Georgia Vision Educators Statewide Training (GVEST) | October 14–15
Macon, Georgia, USA
GVEST is a professional development event for educators and specialists supporting students with visual impairments. Sessions cover teaching strategies, braille, assistive technology, and approaches to supporting learners with different needs.
Who should attend: Teachers of students with visual impairments, orientation and mobility specialists, and other education and rehabilitation professionals.
Find out more at the GVEST website.
AccessAbilities Expo | October 19–21
Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
AccessAbilities Expo brings together assistive technology companies, disability organisations, service providers, government representatives, and visitors with disabilities and their families. The exhibition showcases products and services designed to support accessibility and independence.
Who should attend: People with disabilities, families, educators, rehabilitation specialists, accessibility professionals, and organisations looking for assistive technology solutions.
Find out more at the AccessAbilities website.
Sight Village London | October 27–28
London, UK
Sight Village is a UK exhibition showcasing products, services, and technology for people who are blind or have low vision. Visitors can meet suppliers, explore assistive technology, and learn about solutions that support everyday activities, education, and independence.
Who should attend: Blind and low-vision people, families, educators, rehabilitation professionals, and anyone interested in assistive technology.
Come and meet the Dot Inc. team, explore Dot Pad, and experience Nemonic Dot before its official launch.
Register for Sight Village tickets.
Washington Council of the Blind (WCB) Convention | October 29–31
Seattle, Washington, USA
The Washington Council of the Blind convention brings together members of the blind community, advocates, and organisations working to promote accessibility, independence, and equal opportunities. It provides opportunities to share experiences, discuss issues affecting blind people, and discover useful resources and technology.
Who should attend: Blind and low-vision people, community advocates, accessibility professionals, and organisations serving the blind community.
Find out more on the WCB website.
November events
Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program Association (TEDPA) Conference | November 2–5
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
TEDPA brings together organisations and professionals involved in distributing accessible telecommunications equipment and providing communication services to people with disabilities. Its conference provides opportunities to exchange knowledge, discuss programme delivery, and explore accessible communication technology.
Who should attend: Telecommunications accessibility specialists, assistive technology providers, equipment distribution programme administrators, and organisations supporting accessible communications.
Explore the programme on the TEDPA website.
National Council of State Agencies for the Blind (NCSAB) Fall Conference | November 4–6
Frisco, Texas, USA
NCSAB represents state agencies responsible for services that help people who are blind or have low vision achieve personal and vocational independence. Its conferences bring agency leaders and professionals together to discuss service delivery, policy, collaboration, and emerging solutions.
Who should attend: State agency representatives, vocational rehabilitation professionals, blindness service providers, and assistive technology organisations.
Find conference details and registration information on the NCSAB website.
Accessing Higher Ground | November 18–19 for Dot Inc.
Denver, Colorado, USA
Accessing Higher Ground is a conference focused on accessible media, digital accessibility, assistive technology, and inclusive learning environments. The wider 2026 conference runs November 16–20 and includes sessions and exhibitions addressing accessibility in education and technology.
Who should attend: Higher education professionals, accessibility specialists, instructional technology teams, disability services staff, and people responsible for accessible digital and educational content.
Find out more on the Accessing Higher Ground website.
Vision Rehabilitation Assistive Technology Expo (VRATE) | November 20
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
VRATE is an exhibition featuring assistive technology demonstrations, information sessions, and services for people who are blind, have low vision, or are DeafBlind. Visitors can meet exhibitors, explore technology, and learn about resources that support everyday independence.
Who should attend: Blind and low-vision people, DeafBlind people, families, rehabilitation professionals, and assistive technology specialists.
Find out more on the VRATE website.
December event
SOMA/SWOMA International Orientation and Mobility Conference | December 6–8 for exhibits
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
The international orientation and mobility conference brings together professionals who teach people with visual impairments to navigate their environments safely and independently. The programme includes training, practical sessions, and discussions on mobility, technology, maps, models, and teaching strategies.
Who should attend: Orientation and mobility specialists, vision rehabilitation professionals, educators, guide dog mobility instructors, and assistive technology providers.
Visit Dot Inc. to explore how tactile graphics and braille can support spatial learning and access to maps, diagrams, and other information. The wider conference runs December 5–8, with exhibits scheduled for December 6–7.
Find out more on the SOMA conference website.
Come and meet us
Whether you’re discovering Dot Inc. for the first time or already use our products, we’d love to meet you. Visit us to explore Dot Pad X, experience Nemonic Dot ahead of its launch, ask questions, and share your experiences.
We look forward to meeting you at an event soon.
Learn more about Dot Inc. at dotincorp.com or email info@dotincorp.com.
