5 Ways to Level Up Your Accessibility Career at NFB 2026. Ep. 7

Planning to attend the National Federation for the Blind (NFB) Convention in Austin?

This episode is your guide to everything AccessAbility Officer is bringing to NFB 2026... and why it matters for blind job seekers, accessibility professionals, and vocational rehabilitation participants.

Bee and Ellie share how last year's NFB Convention led to new CAT students, paid apprenticeships, professional relationships, and even full-time careers. They also discuss why networking can become the opportunity that changes your future.

In this episode:

• Why the NFB Convention matters for blind job seekers

• How networking has led to paid accessibility careers

• The CAT Program and guaranteed apprenticeship

• Accessibility Jeopardy

• TWC Stories

• Professional Headshots

• Charity Testathon

• Cabana Meetup