Good Morning Everyone, Please see the information below. After attending this past year's IOMOS symposium, I decided to apply and was accepted to be on the planning committee for the upcoming 2021 event. I am hoping to potentially bring in additional perspectives from our field, and more importantly thoughts from our NOMC family. Yes, it is heavily populated with individuals holding another certification; however, I believe it is a newly founded, young organization potentially filled with eager and open-minded learners. Please consider presenting or potentially having more of a presence at the 2021 International Orientation and Mobility Online Symposium. Thanks in advance and have a wonderful weekend! *Becky Keller, NOMC, COMS* *Lead Orientation and Mobility Instructor* Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired 401 Azalea Avenue <https://maps.google.com/?q=401+Azalea+Avenue+Richmond,+VA+23227+(804&entry=gmail&source=g> Richmond, VA 23227 <https://maps.google.com/?q=401+Azalea+Avenue+Richmond,+VA+23227+(804&entry=gmail&source=g> (804) 371-3093 <(804)%20371-3093> becky.keller at dbvi.virginia.gov Facebook: VDBVI <https://www.facebook.com/VDBVI> Worldwide Web: Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired <http://www.vrcbvi.org/> YouTube: VRCBVI <http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwsqnBw28gUNgMMSkH_eYci37g9XY6Qzd> "Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome." *-Arthur Ashe* **CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE** This message (including any attachments) contains information that may be confidential. Unless you are the intended recipient (or authorized to receive for the intended recipient), you may not read, print, retain, use, copy, distribute, or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail, and destroy all copies of the original message (including any attachments). Hello all! We've got exciting news about the 2021 O&M Symposium! Every year, our O&M Symposium <https://el2.convertkit-mail.com/c/4zuqkg2r54uehkp2kkbx/6qh45nens8h2g3oxxk/aHR0cHM6Ly9vcmllbnRhdGlvbmFuZG1vYmlsaXR5c3ltcG9zaXVtLmNvbQ==> community gathers together from the comfort of their own homes to learn from one another, reignite our inspiration, and network with other O&M Specialists around the world. Not to mention- dance parties. Our International O&M Online Symposium <https://el2.convertkit-mail.com/c/4zuqkg2r54uehkp2kkbx/5qu42mv7a7h984733v/aHR0cHM6Ly9vcmllbnRhdGlvbmFuZG1vYmlsaXR5c3ltcG9zaXVtLmNvbQ==> is gearing up for our most community-driven and innovative experience yet. And, like all community experiences, *we want you in on the fun. * If you have teaching strategies (remote or in-person) that will help your fellow O&Mers, we?d love to invite you to apply to present TODAY! It?s important that ALL O&M Specialists see themselves represented in our community. If you are Black, Native American, Hispanic, an ethnicity that I missed, or if you live outside of the United States, we urge you to apply. Be the person you wish you saw on that screen. *In short: Presentation Applications are open <https://el2.convertkit-mail.com/c/4zuqkg2r54uehkp2kkbx/8xir8w9ntoh5v79wwx/aHR0cHM6Ly9vcmllbnRhdGlvbmFuZG1vYmlsaXR5c3ltcG9zaXVtLmNvbS8=>.* We know this has been a challenging year and the last thing you might want to think about is more work. But when we support one another, we all get to do less work by not reinventing the wheel. Frequently Asked Questions: *What are the Symposium dates? * This year?s O&M Symposium is happening February 3-5, 2021. *What do I get as a presenter? * Complimentary Pass + Stipend + Support. One of the biggest mistakes that educators make is falling for the misconception that they don?t deserve to be paid for their extra work. We know these presentations require extra from you, and we are willing to support you. *Will there be CEU?s?* Yes. We are proud partners with ACVREP to bring you this accredited CEU opportunity. This year, we?ve even figured out how to have multiple breakout sessions. But we?ll always make sure that the time you spend in a session will be worth your while. *Where can I find out more info?* Everything we know is on our website https://orientationandmobilitysymposium.com <https://el2.convertkit-mail.com/c/4zuqkg2r54uehkp2kkbx/mwf7h5hnple22g/aHR0cHM6Ly9vcmllbnRhdGlvbmFuZG1vYmlsaXR5c3ltcG9zaXVtLmNvbQ==> Have another question though? Email: theteam at alliedindependenceonline.com We'll be happy to help! Best, Kassy Unsubscribe <https://unsubscribe.convertkit-mail.com/4zuqkg2r54uehkp2kkbx> | Update your profile <https://preferences.convertkit-mail.com/4zuqkg2r54uehkp2kkbx> | 113 Cherry St #92768,, Seattle, , WA 98104-2205