[Trainer-Talk] 2020 Dare to be Remarkable - Call for Presentations

[Matt Hackert]

DARE TO BE REMARKABLE: Pathways Towards Structured Discovery – Call
for Presentations
DARE TO BE REMARKABLE is a three-day national training conference for
education and rehabilitation professionals who work with blind
transition-aged students or adults.
Date & Location
This conference will be hosted live via the Zoom conference platform
through the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute
When: Tuesday, December 15 – Thursday, December 17
Time:	11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time

Call for Presentations
We invite you to submit a proposal to present at this conference
during one of the concurrent breakout sessions scheduled on the
afternoon of December 15, 16, and 17. Abstracts should be submitted on
one of the following conference themes or another closely related
track:
•	Structured Discovery methods and principles across the lifespan.
•	Agency-wide philosophy and culture on blindness.
•	Educational technologies, policies, and practices for teachers of
blind students.
•	Rehabilitation methods, principles, and policies that effect
instructors and administrators.
•	Teaching Structured Discovery methods and techniques in core subject
areas (Cane Travel, Braille, etc.).
•	Successful transition from education to rehabilitation.
•	Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) strategies and programs.

Proposals should include:
•	Title of Presentation
•	Name and contact information for lead presenter
•	Name and contact information of additional presenters (If any).
•	Indicate whether you are willing to repeat the presentation.
•	AV requirements (note: you may be required to provide your own equipment)
•	Abstract that includes a description of the workshop and what
participants will learn. Proposals should not exceed 200 words in
length.

Submitting Proposals
Questions about presentations can be directed to Edward Bell,
ebell at latech.edu, or 318-257-4554.
•	Deadline for proposals is November 15, 2020.
•	Selected presenters will be notified by December 1, 2020, and all
Presenters are expected to register for the conference.
•	All completed proposals should be email to ebell at latech.edu.
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