[rehab] Final chance to pre-register for the joint Rehabilitation and NOPBC conference

[Edward Bell]

Don't miss this opportunity to pre-register for the  8th annual Rehabilitation/O&M conference, which is being held in conjunction with the NOPBC. Although registration will be available at the door, the deadline for pre-registration is next Monday, June 29 at the close of business. You must register by that time if you want to be guaranteed a seat at the lunch banquet, which promises to be an exciting event.



Register at this link or read further for more details: 

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



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)





Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC
Director, Professional Development and Research
Institute on Blindness
Louisiana Tech University
210 Woodard Hall
PO Box 3158
Ruston LA  71272
318.257.4554 (Office)
318.257.2259 (Fax)
ebell at latech.edu
www.latech.edu/instituteonblindness
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