EXHIBITS AT SOMA/SWOMA O&M Conference
Exhibits open December 6-7, 2026
The Seeing Eye is a philanthropic organization whose mission is to enhance the independence, dignity, and self-confidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye® dogs.
We breed, raise, and train dogs to guide people who are blind or visually impaired, and bring people from across the United States and Canada to our campus in Morristown, New Jersey, to be instructed in their care and use.
For more information about our program, please call 800-539-4425, email info@seeingeye.org, or visit www.seeingeye.org.
Ambutech is a passionate advocate for independence and accessibility, specializing in high-quality mobility canes and cane tips. Recognized for our innovative designs and commitment to user needs, Ambutech’s products empower individuals who are blind or have low vision to navigate their environments with confidence.
Working closely with the Orientation and Mobility (O&M) community and other stakeholders, Ambutech continually seeks input from users and professionals to refine and enhance their offerings. Our extensive range of cane tips, designed for various terrains and conditions, ensures optimal performance and safety.
Driven by a mission to foster independence, Ambutech is dedicated to creating solutions that not only meet the practical needs of users but also inspire a sense of freedom and empowerment. Through collaboration and innovation, Ambutech is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those they serve.
Become a member of AER
The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) is a professional membership organization dedicated to professionals who provide services to individuals with vision loss. We promote and support the professions by advocating for evidence-based practices, high-quality standards, value-added resources, and giving voice to issues of critical importance.
AER membership gives you access to:
- Professional development and continuing education;
- Resources like The New RE:view, a journal of practice, JVIB, a peer-reviewed journal, The Voice and more;
- Local AER Chapters and professional networking;
- Scholarships, awards, and leadership opportunities;
- Member discounts on conferences, travel, insurance, and more;
- Advocacy and opportunities to help shape the future of the profession.
Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned professional, AER gives you a place to connect with colleagues, expand your knowledge, and have a voice in the profession. Stop by our table and discover what AER membership can do for you.
Join or renew your AER membership [https://www.aerbvi.org/join-or-renew-here/]
One Community. One Voice.
Sponsor of SOMA/SWOMA - THANK YOU!
Experience the benefits in working with AIS:
- Excellent compensation
- Ability to set your own schedule - you can determine the amount of time you want to work from a few hours a week to full time
- Paid travel time
- Paid materials preparation/documentation time
- Access to AIS Resource Staff knowledgeable in your field
- Being part of a team that has an excellent reputation for delivering quality services and respects the knowledge that you bring to the job
Come put your skills to work with a company that appreciates your talents and together we can make a difference in the life of a child. Please apply at alliedinstructional.com or call us at 804-368-8475.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind provides guide dogs to people with vision loss.
We are passionate about connecting exceptional dog with individuals for greater independence.
Guiding Eyes is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with all services provided completely free of charge.
Stop by our table in the exhibit hall for more information on our services - including our Specialized Training and Running Guide Programs!
To learn more about our eligibility requirements or to apply for one of our guide dogs, please visit our website at Apply - Guiding Eyes for the Blind, email admissions@guidingeyes.org, or call 888-987-2188 to speak with a member of our Client Experience Team.
A2A is a premier distributor of Low Vision and Blindness Products that include desktop video magnifiers, portable video magnifiers, handheld video magnifiers, software, braille embossers, braille displays and more in Virginia, West Virginia, DC, Maryland, Delaware, Georgia and Florida.
Ability2Access provides schools, government agencies and individuals with the highest quality low vision and blindness products, software and trainings.
The President, Julie Akers, of Ability2Access has over 15 years of experience in the low vision and blindness industry and is dedicated to improving the outcomes and facilitating the independence of individuals with visual impairments or blindness.
Our partners include: LVI; Freedom Scientific; Optelec; Irie-AT; Viewplus; HIMS; HandyTech; LyriQ (Zyrlo); Tactonom (Inventivio)
We hope that you will stop to say hello and see the new features and accessories for the Tactonom Reader Flex and the NEW Navibelt by Feelspace!
For more information, call (540) 639-9732 or visit www.ability2access.com.
Leader Dogs for the Blind is a nonprofit organization providing people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel using a guide dog or a white cane. Leader Dogs offers free:
Leader Dog is excited to share that these free O&M and Guide Dog programs are now available in Spanish and for individuals who are DeafBlind. All programs include room, board, and airfare from all over the US and Canada.
Leader Dog offers additional resources including Collaboration Events, Virtual Learning modules,
Professional Seminars with free continuing education credits for orientation and mobility specialists and a podcast called Taking the Lead.
For more information, call (888) 777-5332 or visit LeaderDog.org.
More than an industry-leading guide dog school.
At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently—to live the life they want to live. Our passionate community employs innovative practices to create life-changing partnerships. And, we advocate for the policy reforms that change how the world views blindness and disability. Because when everyone is empowered to participate, our communities are stronger.
With world-class client services and a robust network of instructors, puppy raisers, donors, and volunteers, we prepare highly qualified guide dogs and K9 Buddy dogs, provide guide dog readiness skills, and offer youth programs to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired. GDB not only improves mobility for our clients, we further inclusion.
Come by our table to say "Hi" and learn about our Guide Dog program our Orientation & Mobility Immersion (OMI) program and about our K9 Buddy dogs.
Blind Grace champions the blind community by breaking barriers, redefining normal, and creating opportunities for independence, connection, and meaningful experiences beyond sight.
Through innovative support, education and community engagement, we are building a world where blindness is not a barrier, but an opportunity to experience life in new, empowering ways.
blindgrace.net | 225-521-1350 | blanchefaulk@blindgrace.net
The Interactive Computing Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology, directed by Dr. Jonggi Hong, builds and studies technology that makes everyday interaction accessible to people who are blind or have low vision. Our work spans camera-based AI and smart glasses, wearable and haptic interfaces, and how people catch and recover from AI errors.
Right now we are working closely with O&M specialists.
We are studying how instruction actually happens in the field, and how wearable devices might help students keep making progress between lessons.
Stop by our booth for demonstrations of our automatic audio description for recorded video and live scenes, and to try our app for teaching students to feel time when assessing street crossings.
If you teach O&M, we would like to hear from you.
Saturday afternoon session: "Feeling Time: Teaching Students to Feel Time When Assessing Uncontrolled Street Crossings"
Since 1858, The American Printing House for the Blind has operated in Louisville, Kentucky as the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating accessible learning experiences through educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are blind and visually impaired.
