[rehab] 2009 flyer The Future is Theirs .doc

[Edward Bell]

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.

* Children talk with Dr. Maurer 
* NBPCB awards luncheon for rehabilitation professionals
* Mix and mingle networking reception
* 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 will be available by April 15, 2009.
Go to www.nbpcb.org for details.

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)