[Missouri-parents-network] Fw: [Blindtlk] Registration now open for the 2009 8th annual Rehabconference

[Gary Wunder]

For some of us attending the convention, this certainly looks like a 
promising event.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Edward Bell (by way of David Andrews<dandrews at visi.com>)" 
<ebell at latech.edu>
To: <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 9:39 PM
Subject: [Blindtlk] Registration now open for the 2009 8th annual 
Rehabconference


The Future is Ours. and Theirs!

Bridging the Gap between Parents and Professionals



Who:            Parents of Blind Children and
Professionals in the Blindness Field



What:           A joint conference between the
NOPBC, NBPCB, NABRP, and PDRIB to bring parents
and families together with professionals who work
in the area of rehabilitation and education.



When:          Friday, July 3, 2009

                     7:45 a.m. ­ 6:30 p.m.



Where:         Ambassador Ballroom, Renaissance Hotel, Detroit, Michigan



Come and be a part of this first ever, joint
conference that brings families of youth who are
blind or visually impaired together with
professionals who work in the field of education
and rehabilitation of the blind. Break out
sessions will be held to address topics unique to
parents, as well as special interests for professionals.



   a.. Children talk with Dr. Maurer
   b.. NBPCB awards luncheon for rehabilitation professionals
   c.. Mix and mingle networking reception
   d.. NOPBC hospitality reception


Schedule

7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Registration and coffee

8:45 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Bridging the Gap between Parents and Professionals

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. NBPCB and Rehab luncheon

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Breakout sessions. Special
topic sessions will be held for parents, O&M, and rehabilitation 
professionals

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Networking mix and mingle reception



Online registration is now available for this
conference. Go to the following link to register:

http://www.nbpcb.org/pages/conferences.php



Cost: $100 professionals; $75 students

Registration includes Banquet Lunch



Sponsored by:

National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC)

National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB)

National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals (NABRP)

Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness (PDRIB)


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