STEP 2026

Thank you for your interest in STEP 2026, the American Council of the Blind’s new youth program taking place during the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. This year’s theme – Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: A Journey to Self-Reflection and Discovery This form is intended to gather expressions of interest only. Completion of this form does not guarantee placement. Participation is limited, and additional information will be requested if space is available.

Section 1: Student Information

Student Full Name(Required)

First Last

Student Age(Required)

Please enter a number from 14 to 20.

Student Grade for the 2026–2027 School Year(Required)

Expected High School Graduation year(Required)

Please enter a number from 2026 to 2030.

(Example: 2027)

Section 2: Student Address

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Section 3: Parent / Guardian Information

Parent or Guardian Full Name(Required)

First Last

Parent or Guardian Email Address(Required)

Parent or Guardian Phone Number(Required)

Is the parent or guardian completing this form?(Required)

Yes

Name address of person submitting this form

First Last

Email address of person submitting this form

Section 4: Financial Support for STEP 2026

How do you expect the student’s participation in STEP 2026 to be supported?

State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (Pre-ETS)

ACB Affiliate

Other Organization

Family (self-pay)

Private Individual Sponsor

Unsure at this time

Select All That Apply

Supporting Organization

Name of Supporting Agency, Affiliate, Organization, or Individual

Support Contact Name

Support Contact Email Address

Support Contact Phone Number

Section 5: Additional Information

How did you hear about STEP 2026?

Other: Please Specify

Final Acknowledgement

Do you have any questions or comments you would like to share with us?

STEP 2026

STEP 2026 – Expression of Interest Form

Section 1: Student Information

Section 2: Student Address

Section 3: Parent / Guardian Information

Section 4: Financial Support for STEP 2026

Supporting Organization

Section 5: Additional Information

Final Acknowledgement

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STEP 2026 – Expression of Interest Form

Section 1: Student Information

Section 2: Student Address

Section 3: Parent / Guardian Information

Section 4: Financial Support for STEP 2026

Supporting Organization

Section 5: Additional Information

Final Acknowledgement

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