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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Hello!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals, A proud division of the National Federation of the blind, welcomes all working in the Blind rehabilitation field, people studying to work in
the field, or who are considering making your career in supporting blind people in changing their lives.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We are meeting on Thursday, July 10<sup>th</sup>, from 1:00-4:00 in Gallery 6,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Check out our agenda! There is something for everyone.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals Annual Division Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thursday, July 10, 2025, 1:00-4:00
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Welcome to our National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals annual division meeting.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We have come together to share our positive philosophy of blindness to support each other in maintaining high expectations for ourselves and our blind consumers.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">This year we are asking all who can please join or renew your membership online prior to attending the session. You may join or renew at<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=52">https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=52</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dues for the year are five dollars. Please consider paying ten dollars, so you have paid ahead for January 2026.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">What do you get with membership?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Vote for key division issues,<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Network with peers from all over the country.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Access to key professional development seminars that you can submit for continuing education credits.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Find out about the latest jobs in the blindness field.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Join the division list serves as key information about employment for your consumers, training opportunities for your students, and many other tools and resources.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1:00-1:30Networking session: Don’t forget to check in with our division secretary and treasurer to join or renew your membership, Annual Dues are $5.00. It is suggested to pay a year ahead to remain current
with the December 31 membership year-end. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1:30-1:45: - Wouldn’t my client make a fabulous blindness professional? Let’s dive into the qualities the NBPCB is looking for and how to create the ultimate Win.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Carley Mullin, NCATB, Assistive Technology Instructor, Founder, CM Training Services LLC; Baltimore, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Scott Tokunaga, Orientation and Mobility instructor, Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration, Phoenix AZ<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1:45-1:55 - American Foundation for the Blind research updates:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dr. Arielle Silverman, Director, Research, American Foundation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1:55-2:10 How the American Printing House for the Blind is supporting a more prepared workforce.:<b>
<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Richard Rueda, Assistant Director, APH Connect Center</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">2:10-2:50 – Back by popular demand, AI in the workplace, how some of our favorite companies are changing our experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ryan Jones:<b> Vispero,</b> President Software Product Management<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Be My Eyes: TBA
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Aira: Everett Bacon, Vice President of Blindness initiatives<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">2:50-3:05: What’s trending in today’s hiring market, Leah Stone, Chair, National Federation of the Blind employment committee.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">3:05-3:35 -- Call to informed advocacy: What is the landscape for rehabilitation services in FY 2026: Greg Trap: Executive Director, New Mexico Commission for the Blind, and President Elect: National Council
of State Agencies for the Blind (NCSAB.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">3:35-3:50: Artificial intelligence in the training center, the good, the bad, and the ugly.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Jim Portillo: Director, Orientation and Career center, Oregon,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Kris Crawley: Assistant Director : Saavi Services for the Blind, Phoenix Arizona<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Jeff Altman: Cane Travel Instructor, Nebraska Commission for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">3:50-4:00: NABRP Business meeting and elections<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">4:00 Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We’re so excited to see you all there.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Amy Porterfield, She/Her</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">President,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Saavi Services for the blind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">520-795-1331 EXT 321<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:aporterfield@saavi.us"><span style="color:blue">aporterfield@saavi.us</span></a><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.saavi.us/"><span style="color:blue">www.saavi.us</span></a><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Expect More,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Achieve More,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Become mor</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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