Attend the three-day national training conference for education and rehabilitation professionals who work with blind and low-vision transition-aged students or adults.

Dates and Location

Tuesday, December 15, 2020, through Thursday, December 17, 2020

11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

This conference will be hosted live via the Zoom conference platform.

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Who Should Attend

Professionals working in the field of blindness education and rehabilitation from across the country. Workgroup opportunities for the following professionals and parents:

• Parents and Teachers of Blind and Low Vision Students
• Administrators and Directors of Training Centers and Blindness Service Programs
• Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Evaluators, and Supervisors
• Cane Travel and O&M Instructors
• Braille and Communications Instructors
• Access Technology Instructors
• Home Management, ADL, ILS, & Related Fields
• Employment Specialists and Vocational Coaches
• Current Vocational Rehabilitation Service Consumers

Agenda at a Glance

Each day of the conference will consist of the following:

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Keynote and Plenary Speakers

12:00 – 1:00: Panel Discussion of Experts

1:00 – 1:30: Q&A Café: Assessment and Certification Programs

1:30 – 3:30: Concurrent Sessions I & II

3:30 – 4:00: Q&A Café: Assessment and Certification Programs

4:00 – 5:00: Topical Workgroup Sessions

5:00 – 7:00: Networking on Your Own

Note: Topical Workgroup Zoom rooms will remain open until 6:00 p.m. ET in order for you to finish workgroup assignments or to further connect with your colleagues. The main Zoom room will also be open during this time for the same purpose.

Registration Details

• $50 for practicing professionals and administrators
• $25 for students pursuing degrees in education, rehabilitation, and related fields
• Free to blind and low vision vocational rehabilitation service consumers

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For More Information

Questions about the conference can be directed to:

Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC
Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University
Phone: 318-257-4554
Email: ebell@latech.edus