[Mdpobc] ** NOPBC 2009 CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Bob Watson
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Fri May 22 01:59:01 UTC 2009
** Revised ** NOPBC 2009 CONFERENCE INFORMATION ** Revised **
Parent, Children, & Youth Activities
FRIDAY, JULY 3
THE FUTURE IS OURS.AND THEIRS
Parent, Rehabilitation and Orientation & Mobility Joint Conference for
Families and Rehabilitation Professionals
7:30 - 8:45 am-Registration
9:00 - noon-The Future Is Ours...and Theirs-morning program
Parents, children ages 5 - 13, and youth 14 - 18 begin the
morning together.
At 10:15 am-Children ages 5-13 are taken to the NOPBC Braille
Carnival
where they stay till noon
From 10:30 am - noon-Youth ages 14-18 attend All About Me, the
NFB YOUTH TRACK SESSION, sponsored by the NFB Jernigan Institute
2:00 - 5:00 pm-NOPBC TRIP TO PENRICKTON CENTER
Parents of children with significant multiple disabilities can
visit this center which uses the Active Learning techniques of
Lilli Nielsen.
2:00 - 3:30 pm-NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS
One-Two Buckle My Shoe, Three-Four Out the Door
Developmental timelines from preschool through elementary.
Show Me the Technology: Middle School/High School
What is needed, how to work with the school to get it, and what
to do when all else fails.
Literacy for All
Large print? Braille? Both? How to tell what is best for your child.
Great Expectations: Mobility Instruction and Blind Children with Additional
Disabilities
High expectations, real life goals, and how to achieve them in the area of
independent travel.
3:30 - 4:50 pm-NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS
Access for Everyone
Learn how blind and low vision children of all abilities can access
education and information in school and in the world.
Braille Music for Dummies
Just enough to stay one step ahead of the kids.
Spaghetti, Meatballs, and Birthday Parties
Manners, cafeterias, games, playgrounds, and friends (pre-K and
elementary)
Bring Me to the Mall-Text Me Later
Manners, food courts, and friends (middle and high school)
2:00 - 5:00 pm-NOPBC SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Not So Mad Scientists: Hands-On Chemistry Experiments
2:00 - 3:30 pm-For Kindergarten through Grade 5
3:30 - 5:00 pm-For Grades 6 through 12
Tactile Drawings and Representations
2:00 - 3:30 pm-For Grades 6 through 12
3:30 - 5:00 pm-For Kindergarten through Grade 5
NFB YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS (ages 14-18)
2:00 - 3:30 pm Back & Biceps, Chest & Triceps
3:30 - 5:00 pm Me and Youtube
5:00 - 6:30 pm- PARENTS AND REHAB PROFESSIONALS
JOINT CONFERENCE RECEPTION
7:30 - 10:00 pm-NOPBC FAMILY HOSPITALITY
Drop in, relax, and chat in an informal atmosphere.
SATURDAY, JULY 4
9:00 - 10:30-Cane Walk Session I
10:30 - noon-Cane Walk Session II
Learn and experience the Discovery Method of travel. Parents,
children, siblings welcome.
9:00 - noon-Cane Crawl/Toddle (ages 0 - 3)
Instructors guide blind children and parents in active movement.
2:00 - 5:00 pm-NOPBC SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Braille Beats
Kids get into Braille music in a fun way.
2:00 - 3:30 pm--For Kindergarten through Grade 5
3:30 - 5:00 pm-For Grades 6 through 12
You Want to Move It, Move It
A blind judo expert and friends get the kids moving!
2:00 - 3:30 pm-For Grades 6 through 12
3:30 - 5:00 pm-For Kindergarten through Grade 5
SUNDAY, JULY 5
11:45 am - 12:45 pm-NFB YOUTH TRACK-THE DIVISION FOR ME
A meet-and-greet with NFB division representatives.
Co-sponsored by the NOPBC and the NFB Jernigan Institute.
12:45 - 4:30 pm-MIDDLE SCHOOL BIG ADVENTURE! (Ages 9-14)
Hang out as a group and have fun exploring with blind mentors.
1:00 - 3:00 pm-NOPBC ANNUAL MEETING:
MAKING THEIR FUTURE DREAMS COME TRUE
3:00 - 4:30 pm-NOPBC PARENT POWER WORKSHOP
Parent leaders from around the country share their experiences.
5:00 - 7:00 pm-BRAILLE BOOK FLEA MARKET
Happy Birthday, Louis Braille! Browse tables of new and used
Braille and print/Braille books. UPS volunteers will ship the
books to your home free of charge. Donations requested to support the
Braille Readers are Leaders program. Cake and snacks for browsers.
Cosponsored by NOPBC and NAPUB.
7:30 - 9:00 pm-DADS' NIGHT OUT
All dads, sighted and blind, are welcome.
8:00 - 9:30 pm-MAKING BRAILLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
Make Braille books at home that will inspire your child to read
and explore.
MONDAY, JULY 6
NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS
7:00 - 8:30 pm
IEPs: Evals, Goals, Strategies, the Law
The Science of Getting in on Science
Mental Mapping: Using Environmental Sounds and Clues
8:30 - 10:00 pm
Pro to Pro to Parent to Para-Learn How Your Child's "Team" Can
Work Together
Taking the Headaches Out of Adapting in Math
Summer Jobs, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Volunteering
7:00 - 10:00 pm-A UNIVERSALLY FUN TIME (ages 5-13)
Drop in and explore the universe with astronomer Noreen Grice
7:30 - 8:30 pm-NFB YOUTH TRACK
Me and the Gossip Girls (ages 14-18)
Girls-bring your questions and thoughts about makeup, dating, or
just how to get more involved in your school.
Me and the Guys (ages 14-18)
Guys-talk about cars, dating, school, or how to nail that
perfect job
to make a little extra money.
TUESDAY, JULY 7
6:00 - 10:00 pm-NFB YOUTH TRACK
"It Wasn't Me" Murder Mystery (ages 14-18)
Come play along as one of the guests at a local dance club. No
one is free from suspicion as private investigators try to solve a
mysterious murder.
6:30 - 9:30 pm-NOPBC KIDS ACTIVITY (ages 5-13)
Staying in touch with Convention friends.
*Revised * NOPBC 2009 CONFERENCE PREREGISTRATION *Revised *
Enclose check made out to NOPBC and mail with this form to:
Sandy Taboada, NOPBC Treasurer
6960 S. Fieldgate Ct.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808
Preregistration must be postmarked by June 10.
After June 10, please register onsite in Detroit.
FEES
By June 10
Onsite in Detroit
Adult
$25
$30
Child 5-12 years
$5
$10
Youth 13-18 years
$15
$20
Adult Name ____________________________________________________
[ ] parent [ ] professional [ ]
other___________________
Adult Name ____________________________________________________
[ ] parent [ ] professional [ ]
other____________________
Please list additional adults here or on a separate sheet.
Address ______________________________ City _____________________
State _______ Zip _____________ Phone _______________________
Email ____________________________ Alt. phone ____________________
Children's names and ages:__________________________________________
_________________--------------------------_________________________________
____________
______________________________________________________________
How many? Prereg. by June 10
Onsite reg.
Adults _____ @ $25 = $______ or @ $30 = $______
Children _____ @ $ 5 = $______ or @ $10 =
$______
Youth _____ @ $15 = $______ or @ $20 =
$______
Total enclosed: $_________
Do you receive Future Reflections magazine? _____
Are you a member of your state NFB/POBC? _____
Is this your first national convention? _____
If not, how many have you attended? _____
___ I cannot attend the Conference but please put me on the NOPBC mailing
list. (Please fill out information above and mail in form.)
PLEASE NOTE: Preregistrations postmarked after June 10 will be returned.
Also, remember that registrations for the NOPBC Conference, NFB Camp, and
NFB Convention are separate and must be sent to different places.
** Revised ** WORKSHOP SIGN-UP ** Revised **
(Please see descriptions in Conference Information pages)
FRIDAY, JULY 3
Children (Please mark how many will attend session)
10:15-Noon
_____ Braille Carnival (ages 5-13)
Name/s _____________________ Age_______
_____________________ Age_______
Adults
2:00 - 5:00 pm (Please mark how many will attend session)
_____ Trip to Penrickton Center (off-site trip; space may be limited)
or
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. (Please mark how many will attend session)
_____ One-Two Buckle My Shoe, Three-Four Out the Door
_____ Show Me the Technology: Middle School/High School
_____ Literacy for All
_____ Great Expectations: Mobility Instruction and Blind Children with
Additional Disabilities
3:30 - 4:50 pm (Please mark how many will attend session)
_____ Access for Everyone
_____ Braille Music for Dummies
_____ Spaghetti, Meatballs, and Birthday Parties
_____ Bring Me to the Mall-Text Me Later
Children and Youth (Please mark how many will attend session)
Not So Mad Scientists: Hands-On Chemistry Experiments
_____ 2:00 - 3:30 pm--For Kindergarten through Grade 5
_____ 3:30 - 5:00 pm-For Grades 6 through 12
Tactile Drawings and Representations:
_____ 2:00 - 3:30 pm-For Grades 6 through 12
_____ 3:30 - 5:00 pm-For Kindergarten through Grade 5
REMINDER: Youth Track: (ages 14 - 18) activities will be running on Friday
and at other times during the week. Sign-up for Youth Track sessions will
take place at registration in Detroit.
WORKSHOP SIGN-UP continued
SATURDAY, JULY 4
(Please mark how many adults and children will attend session)
Cane Walk Session I: 9:00 am-10:30 am _____ adults _____
children
Cane Walk Session II: 10:30 am-noon _____
adults _____ children
Cane Crawl/Toddle (ages 0-3)
_____ adults _____ children
Children and Youth (Please mark how many will attend session)
Braille Beats
_____ 2:00 - 3:30 pm-For Kindergarten through Grade 5
_____ 3:30 - 5:00 pm-For Grades 6 through 12
You Want to Move It, Move It
_____ 2:00 - 3:30 pm-For Grades 6 through 12
_____ 3:30 - 5:00 pm-For Kindergarten through Grade 5
SUNDAY, JULY 5 (Please mark how many will attend session)
_____ Middle School Big Adventure (ages 9-14)
Name/s _____________________ Age_______
_____________________ Age_______
_____ Making Braille Books for Children (workshop is for adults)
MONDAY, JULY 6 (Please mark how many will attend session)
Adults
7:00 - 8:30 pm
_____ IEPs: Evals, Goals, Strategies, the Law
_____ The Science of Getting in on Science
_____ Mental Mapping: Using Environmental Sounds and Clues
8:30 - 10:00 pm
_____ Pro to Pro to Parent to Para-Learn How Your Child's "Team"
Can Work Together
_____ Taking the Headaches Out of Adapting in Math
_____ Summer Jobs, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Volunteering
Children
_____ Universally Good Time (5 - 13 years)
TUESDAY, JULY 7 (Please mark how many will attend session)
_____ Convention Friends (5 - 13 years)
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