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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>SIXTEENTH Annual Rehabilitation<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>and<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>Orientation and Mobility Conference<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>Contemporary Issues<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>In Rehabilitation and Education for the Blind<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>Rosen Shingle Creek Resort<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>9939 Universal Boulevard<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>Orlando, Florida 32819-9357<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>July 10, 2017<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>7:30 a.m. — 7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>Location: Panzacola F-2<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>Agenda<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Registration<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>7:30 a.m. — 8:30 a.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: Panzacola F-2<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Continuing Education Credits (CEC) are available for conference registrants.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Morning Session<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: Panzacola F-2<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8:30 Welcome from our Sponsors. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fredric K. Schroeder, Ph.D., President, National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB), Vienna, VA; <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Edward Bell, Ph.D., Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness (PDRIB), Louisiana Tech University, Ruston.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk484424310">8:40 From Education to Rehabilitation: How the Organized Blind Effect Outcomes Across the Lifespan. Mark A. Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></a></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk484424310'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk485110344">9:00 Keynote Presentation: The Driving Philosophy Behind Structured Discovery: How to Keep the Spirit Alive. Deja Powell, PhD Candidate, Capella University, Salt Lake City, UT. <o:p></o:p></a></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk485110344'></span><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9:20 Teaching Structured Discovery Methods and Principles in a Conventional Agency. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Domonique Lawless, NOMC, Virginia Department of Rehabilitation, Richmond. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Conrad Austen, NOMC, SAVI, Tucson, AZ. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jennifer Kennedy, NOMC, Cane Travel Instructor, Utah State office of Rehabilitation, Salt Lake City. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10:05 <a name="_Hlk485259316">Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation: Teaching Foundational Skills in a Technological World. <o:p></o:p></a></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk485259316'></span><p class=MsoNormal>Darick Williamson, M.A., NOMC, NCRTB, Cane Travel Instructor, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Benjamin Versalone, M.A., NOMC, Cane Travel Instructor, St. Louis, MO. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ron Brown, M.A., NOMC, Independent Contractor, Cane and Able, Indianapolis, IN. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:00 Professional Development and Research in Blindness Rehabilitation. Edward Bell, Ph.D., Director, PDRIB, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:20 Beyond the Resume: Job Readiness Skills to Prepare for the Changing Workforce. Dick Davis, President, NFB Employment Committee, Minneapolis, MN. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:40 Questions and wrap up. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>12:00 Adjourn.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>12:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. Lunch on your own.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. National Certification in Unified English Braille (NCUEB) Official Examination. Preregistration is required, see <a href="http://www.nbpcb.org">www.nbpcb.org</a> for details. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: Wekiwa 8<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 — 3:15 Session I <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dare to Be Remarkable Planning Session <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: Wekiwa 10<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dare to be Remarkable is a national conference to highlight advances in Structured Discovery Rehabilitation Methods and Principles over the last decade. Rehabilitation and education professionals who want to learn Structured Discovery hands-on and participate in deep philosophical discussions around SD should attend the conference. This session will serve as an initial agenda planning meeting. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk485111334">Guide Dogs and O&M: Concepts and Misconceptions<o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk485111334'>Location: Wekiwa 9<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk485111334'>This event, sponsored by the National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU), is a panel for dog trainers and O&M instructors to discuss myths, misconceptions, and best practices surrounding guide dog use. <o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk485111334'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3:30 — 4:45 Session II <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk485111488">Right Versus Right Decisions: A framework for Ethics in our personal and professional lives. <o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk485111488'>Dr. David Ticchi, Special Assistant to the president, Legal Sea Foods, and Newton High School Faculty <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk485111488'>Location: Wekiwa 10<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk485111488'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>What are ethics? What are our most important shared values? What would be considered to be an unethical practice? What is the difference between ethics and law? How do you make ethical decisions? Come and find out how to sharpen your ethical decision-making skills. <o:p></o:p></span></u></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk485111488'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Structured Discovery Cane Travel Methods and Principles. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jeff Altman, NOMC, Instructor, Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Lincoln; Darick Williamson, NOMC, Instructor, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: Wekiwa 9<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Teachers, parents, and professionals are welcome to come and learn more about Structured Discovery Cane Travel (SDCT) ™: its methods, principles, and techniques. NOMC-certified instructors will be on hand to provide one-to-one and small group lessons for novice, intermediate, and advanced cane users. Learn about becoming an O&M instructor, how the National Orientation and Mobility Assessment is conducted, and how to advocate for mobility services. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>5:00 Adjourn Afternoon Sessions<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The NFB Employment Committee invites all seminar attendees to come to the Job Seeker Seminar Monday afternoon from 12:30 to 4 pm, the NFB Job Fair Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 am, the Upward Mobility Seminar Thursday evening from 7 to 9 pm, and the Employment Committee meeting/networking session Friday evening from 7 to 9 pm. See convention agenda or <a href="https://employment.nfb.org">https://employment.nfb.org</a> for details. - Dick Davis, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>NBPCB Reception<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: Panzacola H-2<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Speak with the day’s presenters in a less formal setting. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Network opportunity for job seekers and employers.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Meet our newest NOMC certificants/recertificants.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Meet our newest NCRTB certificants.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Meet our newest NCUEB certificants. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Awards and recognition. <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cash bar and light snacks will be available. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Sponsored by:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Fredric K. Schroeder, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>www.nbpcb.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>admin@nbpcb.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>National Organization of Professionals in Blindness Education (PIBE)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Eric Guillory, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>www.nfb.org/divisions<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>ericguillory@aol.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness (PDRIB), Louisiana Tech University<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Edward Bell, Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>www.pdrib.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>ebell@latech.edu<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Director, Professional Development and Research<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Institute on Blindness<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Louisiana Tech University<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>210 Woodard Hall <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>PO Box 3158<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Ruston LA 71272<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259 (Fax) Skype: edwardbell2010<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:dotted windowtext 3.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:ebell@latech.edu"><span style='color:blue'>ebell@latech.edu</span></a> <a href="http://www.pdrib.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.pdrib.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>**************************************************************<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>"I am somehow less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops." <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>-- Stephen Jay Gould<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>