The NOAH 2026 conference in Atlanta drew nearly 900 attendees from 38 countries, marking the largest gathering in the organisation's history, with sessions on health, rights, and international advocacy.
<p>The 2026 NOAH (National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation) biennial conference took place in Atlanta, Georgia, drawing nearly 900 attendees from 38 countries — the largest gathering of people with albinism in the organisation's history.</p><p>The conference featured more than 60 sessions covering vision rehabilitation, skin cancer prevention, mental health, education accommodations, and international advocacy. A dedicated youth programme offered workshops on self-advocacy, career development, and community organising.</p><p>International guests highlighted the stark contrast between the relative resource richness of the North American albinism community and the situations faced by people with albinism in parts of Africa and South Asia, calling for more structured international solidarity.</p>
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