The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is proud to announce its annual 2026 D.C. Leadership Conference, where attendees will participate in educational sessions, engage with keynote speakers from the disability community, and meet with members of Congress on Capitol Hill. The conference focuses on advancing key legislative priorities to promote independence and improve the quality of life for people who are blind or have low vision.
ACB’s 2026 Leadership Conference will be a hybrid event. The optional tour, ACB’s Board Meeting, Presidents’ Meeting, Legislative Seminar, and Capitol Hill Visits will take place between Friday, March 6th, 2026 and Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, VA.
Conference Registration
Registration for the D.C. Leadership Conference will open for members on January 15th, 2026. Registration will open for all on January 22nd, 2026.
Hotel Reservations
The room rate for the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel is $163 per night plus tax and fees. This rate applies to any night starting on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 till Wednesday, March 11th, 2026. The Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel is located at 900 S. Orme St., Arlington, VA 22204.
We recommend making a reservation by calling 1-800-325-3535 and informing the Marriott representative that you will be attending the “ACB Leadership Seminar” to receive the group rate. The group code is "A26". The room block cutoff date is on Friday, February 6th, 2026. You may cancel your reservation before March 4th, 2026 for a full refund. If you experience any issues booking a room, please email Hannah Park at hpark@acb.org.
You may also make a reservation at the Sheraton online by clicking here: https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1745876689027&key=GRP&app=resvlink.
The Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel offers a shuttle service to DCA airport 7 days a week. From DCA to the hotel, the shuttle service starts at 6:15 AM; from 6:15 to 9:15 AM pickups are every 30 minutes; from 9:15 AM to 11:15 PM pickups will run every hour.
From the hotel to DCA service starts at 6:00 AM; from 6:00 to 9:00 AM shuttle service pickups are every 30 minutes; from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM shuttle service pickups will be every hour.
Schedule of Events
- Friday, March 6: Afternoon Tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The tour is free of charge, however, it needs to be indicated when registering. Members will be responsible for their transportation to the tour. For more information on the museum, visit their site: https://nmaahc.si.edu/.
- Saturday, March 7: Board Meeting & Evening Welcome Reception
- Sunday, March 8: Presidents’ Meeting (including luncheon) & Evening Dine Around in Pentagon City
- Monday, March 9: Legislative Seminar (including luncheon)
- Tuesday, March 10: Attendees may visit Capitol Hill to meet with their representatives
*Additional information on daily agendas coming soon.
Legislative Imperatives
- Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act (118th Congress) English (Word doc)
- The Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act (118th Congress) English (Word doc)
- The Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (118th Congress) English (Word doc)
Please stay tuned for more details about our 2026 Leadership Conference!