[blindkid] NOPBC Conference in Orlando Preregistration Closing today

[Pat R]

Dear fellow parents and other interested folks,

Pre-registration for the NOPBC's Annual Conference closes today!

Crafting Your Diamond: The 4Cs of Bringing Up Blind Children

Sunday, July 5---Friday, July 10, 2015**

Orlando, Florida

**

Our Annual Conference offers opportunities for parents to

·Learn from the award-winning teachers and experts in technology and 
cane travel, from blind adults, from blind youth, and from parents who 
have "been there."

·Meet other families with blind/VI children and youth

·Get involved in advocating for educational issues facing our children

·Have your child/youth participate in fun activities, designed for them

This year's conference highlights:

Seminar Day (Sunday July 5)

·Entire day of events planned

·Workshops on hot topics such as technology; independence in school, 
home, and community; tactile graphics; getting ready for college; 
helping your blind baby explore the world; working toward maximum 
independence and self-determination for the child with additional 
disabilities.

·Special activities for blind/visually impaired children and youth

·Socialize with other families


Other days: Attend a Cane Walk session, where you and your child can 
work directly with a certified cane travel instructor. Choose free, 
age-appropriate books in Braille and have them shipped for free to your 
home. Receive guidance on designing and implementing a good IEP.

Visit our website, http://nopbc.org/ for more information, or go 
directly to 2015 NOPBC Registration 
<http://nopbc.org/component/dtregister/?Itemid=0&eventId=2&controller=event&task=memberdata> 
to register online.

You are welcome to register in Orlando as well. Registration takes place 
7:30 - 8:45 am on Sunday July 5 at the Rosen Centre Hotel Junior Ballroom G.

I hope to see you there!
Pat Renfranz


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Pat Renfranz
Treasurer, NOPBC
801-582-2293