[Rehab] Join the National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals this year at convention

Amy Porterfield APorterfield at saavi.us
Fri Jun 21 19:39:35 UTC 2024


National Federation of the Blind

National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals Annual Division Meeting

Friday, July 5, 2024, 1:00-4:00

Welcome to our National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals annual division meeting.

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.
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
https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=44. Dues is $five dollars.

Dues for the year are five dollars. Please consider paying ahead to be sure you are still a member when the calendar year changes.

What do you get with membership?

  *   Vote for key division issues,
  *   Network with peers from all over the country.
  *   Access to key professional development seminars that you can submit for continuing education credits.
  *   Find out about the latest jobs in the blindness field.
  *   Join the division list serves for key information about employment for your consumers, training opportunities for your students, and many other tools and resources.

Agenda


1:00-1:30 Networking 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 ahead a year to remain current with the December 31 membership year-end.

1:30-1:40:  Becoming a NBPCB certified instructor, Joney Martinez: National Blindness Professionals Certification Board member.
1:40-1:50 Script talk: getting the scoop on accessible medication: Amanda Tolson En-Vision America



1:50-2:00: "Becoming a Consumer Certified Rehabilitation Counselor," latest updates on counselor training: Anil Lewis, Executive Director, Jernigan Institute, National Federation of the Blind

2:00-2:20: - NFB Employment committee, how we make a good partner to the rehabilitation counselor:  Leah Stone, National Federation of the Blind employment committee Co-Chair




2:20-3:20 - AI in the workplace, how some of our favorite companies are changing our experience.

  *   Ryan Jones: Vispero, Vice President Software Product Management



  *   Be My Eyes:  Brian Bashin Vice Chair
  *   Aira: Everett Bacon, Vice President of Blindness initiatives
3:20-3:35 Accessible Tool Kit: Richard Rueda, Assistant Director, APH Connect Center



3:35-4:00:  NABRP Business meeting and elections

4:00 Adjourn


Amy Porterfield, She/Her

President,
Saavi Services for the blind
520-795-1331 EXT 321
aporterfield at saavi.us<mailto:aporterfield at saavi.us>
www.saavi.us<http://www.saavi.us/>

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