See below and attached. Please help us get the word out about our conference. National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) 23rd Annual National Rehabilitation and Orientation and Mobility Conference Agenda-2024 Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education for the Blind July 3, 2024 8:30 AM-7:30 PM EDT Rosen Centre 9840 International Dr., Orlando, Florida, 32819 Acknowledgements We would like to express our appreciation to the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). The NFB has not only hosted these rehabilitation events for more than 20 years, but more importantly, it has provided the philosophy, leadership, and guidance upon which the most effective rehabilitation practices have been established. We would also like to give a special thanks to the many individuals who contributed their time, energy, and expertise to making this rehabilitation and orientation and mobility conference a success. It is through the dedication, determination, and fortitude of these leaders in the organized blind movement that we have collectively shifted the focus of rehabilitation in this country. Together, we are truly helping people to live the lives they want! General Session Room: TBA 7:30 AM ? Registration Opens 8:30 AM ? Opening Remarks * Joni Martinez, NOMC, Conference Co-chair, Board Member, National Blindness Professional Certification Board; Admissions Coordinator, Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, Austin, TX * Colin Wong, MA, NOMC, Conference Co-Chair, Board member, National Blindness Professional Certification Board, Seattle, WA 8:35 AM ? Expanding the Influence of Structured Discovery with the authentic Consumer Movement * Mark A. Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, MD 8:55 AM ? Keynote: Sensing Attitudes?Key to a successful rehabilitation for the Blind. * Carlos R. Serv?n, MPA-JD, Executive Director, Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Immediate past President of the National Council of State Agencies for the Blind (NCSAB); Lincoln, NE Author of the book, ?Running Dreams?An Immigrant?s Hurdles and Triumphs, After Blindness and Amputation? 9:25 AM ? Fundamental?s of Technology and it?s Role in Structured Discovery Education * Curtis Chong, Board Member, National Blindness Professional Certification Board, Non-visual access technology consultant; Aurora, CO 9:40 AM ? Certifications Through the NBPCB Presentation by the NBPCB 9:55 AM ? The Slippery Slope of Custodialism * Julie Deden, Executive Director, Colorado Center for the Blind; Littleton, CO * Joanne Wilson, Board Member, National Blindness Professional Certification Board, Founder, Louisiana Center for the Blind; Alexandria, VA 10:20 AM ? Teaching Beyond the Training Center * Kristen J. Sims, M. ED., NOMC, NCUEB, Instructor, Orientation and Mobility, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, LA * Second speaker TBA 10:45 AM ? Orientation & Mobility Specialists Association Updates and How to Get Involved * Jimmy Morris, MA, NOMCT Committee Chair, O&M Instructor, Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, Vice President, Orientation and Mobility Specialist?s Association; Richmond, VA * Dezman Jackson, M.A, NOMC, Digital Accessibility Analyst, Cambium Learning Group, Independent O&M Contractor, Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services; Baltimore, MD 10:55 AM ? Dare to Be Remarkable 2024 * Anil Lewis, M.PA, Executive Director, National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute; Baltimore, MA 11:10 AM ? Panel: Building the Culture Within A Training Center * Pamela Allen, Executive Director, Louisiana Center for the Blind, Ruston, LA * Jamie Sibson, MRC, Director, New Mexico Orientation Center for the Blind, Alamogordo, NM * Stephanie Goudinoff, NCRTB, Tucson Center Director, Saavi Services for the Blind; Tucson, AZ * Moderator: Joni Martinez, NOMC, Conference Co-Chair, Board member, National Blindness Professional Certification Board, Admissions Coordinator, Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, Austin, TX 11:50 AM ? Closing Remarks and Announcements * Joni Martinez, NOMC, Conference Co-chair, Board Member, National Blindness Professional Certification Board; Admissions Coordinator, Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, Austin, TX * Colin Wong, MA, NOMC, Conference Co-Chair, Board member, National Blindness Professional Certification Board, Seattle, WA 12:00 PM-2:00 PM ? Lunch Break All rooms TBA 2:00 PM-2:50 PM ? Breakout Group 1 Session A: Facilitating Effective Internships Room: * Roland Allen, NOMC, Cane Travel Instructor, Louisiana Center for the Blind; Ruston, LA Session B: Assistive Technology Topical Discussion Room: * Curtis Chong, Board Member, National Blindness Professional Certification Board, Non-visual access technology consultant; Aurora, CO 3:00 PM- 3:50 PM ? Breakout Group 2 Session A: Implementing the Structured Discovery Methodology in a Non-Structured Discovery Training Center Room * Melody Roane, Director, Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired; Richmond, VA Session B: Structured Discovery Instruction for Seniors Room: * Scott Tokunaga Session C: NOMCT Committee Meeting *Closed invite only* Room: * Jimmy Morris, MA, NOMCT Committee Chair, O&M Instructor, Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, Richmond, VA 4:00 PM-4:50 PM ? Breakout Group 3 Session A: Cane Travel Topical Discussion Room: * Jeff Altman, NOMC, Board Member, National Blindness Professional Certification Board, Cane Travel Instructor, Nebraska Center for the Blind, Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Lincoln, NE * Jimmy Morris, MA, NOMCT Committee Chair, O&M Instructor, Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, Richmond, VA Session B: Home Management/Independent Living Skills Topical discussion Room: * Speaker Delfina Rodriguez, Home Management Instructor, Colorado Center for the Blind, Littleton, CO Session C: Recruitment Strategies for Structured Discovery Professionals Room: * Kristen J. Sims, M. ED., NOMC, NCUEB, Instructor, Orientation and Mobility, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, LA * Carley Mullin, NOMCT, NCRTB, Cane Travel Instructor, Blind Industries & Services of Maryland (BISM); Baltimore, MD NBPCB Reception/Mix and Mingle Room: Time: 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm Facilitated by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board * Speak with the day?s presenters in a less formal setting. * Network opportunity for job seekers and employers. * Meet our newest NOMC certificants. * Meet our newest NCRTB certificants. * Meet our newest NCUEB certificants. * Awards and recognition * Announcements from centers across the nation * Cash bar and light snacks will be available. Sponsors National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) Adelmo Vigil, President www.nbpcb.org admin at nbpcb.org Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness (PDRIB), Louisiana Tech University Edward C. 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