Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 Focus on Low Vision and Blindness Northern Rockies AER Conference
Provider
 Northern Rockies AER
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Location
 Jackson Hole, WY - The conference is being held at one of the premier resorts in the Jackson Hole Area, Spring Creek Ranch. Spring Creek is holding a block of rooms for us at a fantastic rate for Jackson Hole of $145 per night for inn rooms, studios and a limited number of two bedroom suites. These rates will be available until September 18, so let them know you are with the NRAER conference. For more information, you can go to their website at www.springcreekranch.com You can make reservations by calling Spring Creek Ranch at 1-800- 443-6139.
Date(s)
 October 18, 2016 - October 21, 2016 - 10/18/2016 - 10/21/2016
CE Hours
 27.5
Contact Information
 Leslie Vanorman: leslie.vanorman@wyo.govBeverly Berg: bberg@mt.gov
Registration Information
 Information and registration at: http://wde.memberlodge.com/event-2262481Registration forms can be mailed to: Claire PerrinAttention: NRAERPO Box 3261Alpine, WY 83128or completed electronically at http://wde.memberlodge.com/event-2262481 you will be invoiced for payment or you can use Pay Pal by sending your payment to perrin@silverstar.comName:Title:Agency/School/Company:Address: City/State/Zip Code:E-mail: Phone Number: AER Member: ____Non-Member: _________ I am an O&M Specialist and would like to attend the Guide Dogs for the Blind pre-conference, for an additional cost of $30. In what format would you like conference materials?_______ Large Print______ Braille_______ Electronic______ Regular PrintAre there any accommodations you need to fully participate in this conference? Do you have any special dietary needs? Guests are welcome to join us for lunch, at a price of $30._______ $30 per person for the Thursday LunchPlease provide the names of guest(s):Registration can be paid with a check, money order, purchase order, or through Pay Pal to perrin@silverstar.com Make checks/purchase orders payable to NRAER. These can be mailed to Claire PerrinAttention: NRAERPO Box 3261Alpine, WY 83128There are a limited number of scholarships, to cover registration costs. If you need this financial support, please send a statement of need to Claire, at the above address or email this information to leslie.vanorman@wyo.gov or perrin@silverstar.com
Fees
 AER Member -- $125 ($150 after September 18)Non-members -- $150 ($175 after September 18)Additional fee for Tuesday/Wednesday O & M Session on Guide Dogs
Description of CE Program/Activity
 CONFERENCE PROGRAM Unified English Braille Code Changes Orientation and Mobility for People Who Use Wheelchairs and/or Canes GPS Technology Literacy for Students Who Have Low Vision or Are Blind Accommodating the Needs of Adults Who Have Hearing Loss, in Addition to Vision Impairment iOS Devices and Apps Accessible Instructional Materials and Assistive Technology And much more!GUIDE DOGS FOR O&M SPECIALISTSOn Tuesday and Wednesday, Guide Dogs for the Blind will be providing training for O&M Specialists. This will include presentations and hands on work to improve skills in working with individuals who use a dog guide for mobility. This training will be held in a conference room in downtown Jackson to facilitate hands on work. There will be an additional $30 charge for those participating in this two day training. The number of people who can attend this pre-conference session, so register early to guarantee you can participate.