Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 Guide Dog Orientation & Mobility Seminar
Provider
 Guide Dogs for the Blind
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Location
 San Rafael, CA - Guide Dogs for the Blind campus350 Los Ranchitos RoadSan Rafael, CA 94903
Date(s)
 April 28, 2016 - April 29, 2016
CE Hours
 13 hours
Contact Information
 Marc Gillard - Orientation & Mobility Services Specialistmgillard@guidedogs.com415-499-4061 (work)415-259-9320 (cell)
Registration Information
 Orientation & Mobility SeminarApril 28 & 29 Limited to 14 people per seminar Registration deadline April 1, 2016Registration Form Name: Mr./Mrs./MS:Agency Name: Agency Address: City, State, Zip:Daytime Phone:Evening Phone: E-mail Address: Title: Is this a residential program?___ Yes___ No If applicable, please list dates of previously attended seminars:Please provide us with some additional information about yourself and your agency. Where did you receive your O&M training? How many years have you taught O&M? What services do you provide? What age group do you predominantly serve? Approximately how many blind and visually impaired adults do you teach O&M skills to annually?Approximately how many blind and visually impaired clients does your agency serve annually?How many of your clients are independent travelers in all settings? Approximately how many hours of instruction do you spend with your average client? Have you ever worked with a guide dog team?___ Yes___ NoWill you be applying hours from this seminar towards ACVREP Continued Education Credits?___ Yes___ NoLunch is provided both days, so please indicate here whether or not you have any special dietary needs.Please return this form to Marc Gillard at mgillard@guidedogs.com orGuide Dogs for the BlindAttn: Marc Gillard - O&M Services Specialist350 Los Ranchitos RoadSan Rafael, CA 94903Registration deadline April 1, 2016
Fees
 The seminar is free but participants are responsible for lodging and transportation. Lunch is provided by GDB.
Description of CE Program/Activity
 Please Join Us!!! Orientation and Mobility SeminarDates:April 28 & 29 Location:Guide Dogs for the Blind350 Los Ranchitos RoadSan Rafael, CA 94903Time:9:00am 5:00pm Orientation & Mobility specialists who attend Guide Dogs for the Blind s O&M Seminar are eligible to receive 13 CE hours. This two day course meets the high standards set by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP). Our program is designed to offer participants the means to demonstrate professional knowledge and skills that promote the provision of quality service and ethical practice.Completion of our Orientation & Mobility Seminar will allow you to: Educate clients who express an interest in working with a guide dog to the guide dog lifestyle, and in particular, the GDB class training program. Prepare clients in the transition from cane to dog. Assist clients in qualifying for the GDB program. Assist clients in completing the GDB application process. Assess clients' travel skills and other requirements for qualification for admission to GDB's program. Provide orientation assistance to active GDB alumni in the field. For more information and/or to registerContact Marc Gillard the O&M Services Specialist at: mgillard@guidedogs.com or By phone at 415-499-4061