[NFB-Conventions] National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals Division meeting

[Amy Porterfield]

Hello,

If you work in the rehabilitation field, or have it as a career goal, don't miss our division meeting.

When Tuesday, July 9th 1:00-5:00 (2:00 meeting begins,
Where:  South Pacific Ballroom B
What are we going to do there.

See the Agenda below,
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLIND REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS Division
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89119



Tuesday, July 9, 2019
1:00-5:00

AGENDA

1:00-2:00 Registration and networking
2:00-2:15 Welcome and introductions, Amy Porterfield, President
2:15-2:40 making a lasting difference in the National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals Division:  Dr.  Edward Bell, Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness
2:45-3:00 continued discussion on collective change, Training, work in our local affiliates and organizations, and much more.
3:00-3:15, what makes a Structure Discovery Center:  Pam Allen, Director, Louisiana Center for the Blind and Julie Deden, Director, Colorado Center for the Blind
3:15-3:30 How to support your clients in sustaining their own Quality job placements:   panel Discussion, Brian Dulude, Blind INC, Amy Burrish, NCBVI, and Danielle Fowler Saavi services for the Blind,
3:30-3:50: Why Structure Discovery training is perfect for students with multiple disabilities.  A panel discussion --  Natalie Shaheen, National Center for Blind Youth and Science,  Jeff Altman,  Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Joanne Gabias,  SAAVI Services for the Blind
3:50:4:00 AIRA:  An effective tool in the work place.
4:00-4:10:  Welcome to the Professionals in Blindness Education.  We can do more together. Erick Gillary, President
4:10-4:30 resolutions for change, working to gather throughout the country:  Everett Baken and Justin Saulsberry
4:30-4:50 Round table discussion: We say we want a resolution.  Let's make some plans for our state conventions in the upcoming year.
4:50-5:00 announcements and general business.




Amy Porterfield

President
National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals
National Federation of the blind

520-396-8707
amypfield at gmail.com<mailto:amypfield at gmail.com>

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