Photo shows exhibits for Invision and for Safe Toddles with people talking with the vendors. In front of them are large round tables with balloons, and people sitting and chatting.'

Picture shows participants in a large auditorium laughing while they stand and sway with their arms raised.

Imani is presenting and speaking with enhusiasm, gesturing with her hands reaching out and folded together.

Photo shows 4 screens, with pictures of Christine, Mike and Kinyatti in three of them. Beside their screens is a layout of the lounge tables, showing 3 people at Table 1 and Christine's name.

picture shows two participants pressed against the wall, one is blindfolded and holding the arm of the other, and grinning while talking as they simulate walking along a cliff face.

picture shows two women st sn intersection, one of them is sqatting with her hands on a black and white striped detectable tile.

O&M CrossRoads:
Determination! Transformation! Innovation!

Southeastern Orientation and Mobility Association (SOMA)

SOMA/SWOMA International O&M Conference
Saturday - Tuesday, December 5-8, 2026

Astor Crowne Plaza
French Quarter at Canal and Bourbon Streets
New Orleans, Louisianna

We are VERY excited to announce that our 2026 SOMA/SWOMA O&M Conference will be held in NEW ORLEANS, December 5-8 next year! It's been almost 30 years since SOMA and SWOMA (SE and SW O&M associations) got together in New Orleans -- last time, there were more than 500 people from around the world.

The SOMA/SWOMA International O&M Conference will be held at the Astor Crowne Plaza at the corner or Bourbon and Canal Streets, in the historic French Quarter with all the charm that New Orleans has to offer (see pictures below). We managed to arrange room rates at $155/night, almost unheard-of for a hotel like this in the French Quarter (hotel reservations can be made starting in February).

And we hope YOU will come share your wisdom, experience, innovations, and ideas with your colleagues there! We especially invite first-time presenters. This audience truly values your voice, and the planning committee is here to support your success every step of the way!

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deadline is January 15, 2026

Registration

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picture of Astor hotel, close to street with palm trees along the sidewalk and a streetcar in front.

Large lobby of hotel with several large couches and armchairs, coffee tables and a stairway with a golden railing.

The Astor hotel and its lobby.

two pictures show a covered patio with ceiling fans, tables and diners, another photo shows a plate with the beignets -- pastries covered with powdered sugar -- and a cup of coffee.

The famous Cafe du Monde, known for its café au lait and beignets, is within walking distance.

Picture shows a 3-story building with balconies along each floor, and people walking in the street.

a narrow street lit up with the signs of many stores and restaurants is filled with people walking.

A streetcar called 'Canal' moves through a crowded street.

The hotel is at the edge of the French Quarter.