National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute
DARE TO BE REMARKABLE:
Ten Years of Progress!
Call for Presentations
A three-day national training conference for education and rehabilitation
professionals who work with blind transition-aged students or adults.
Location
National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
Date
Monday, November 6 through Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Call for Presentations
We would like to invite you to submit a proposal to present at this
conference during one of the concurrent breakout sessions which will be
scheduled on the afternoon of November 6, 7, and 8. 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 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.
* Questions about presentations can be directed to Edward Bell,