Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 CNIB Connecting the Dots Braille, Technology & Employment Conference
Provider
 Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada
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Location
 Available Online - Connecting the Dots will be a virtual offering this year given the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be livestreaming portions of our conference on location. For Toronto, ON - Physical: MaRS Discovery District - 101 College St, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7
Date(s)
 October 7, 2020 - October 8, 2020
CE Hours
 10
Contact Information
 April Assenza - Executive Business Partner and Lead, Operations and Special Events ConnectingTheDots@cnib.ca 416-486-2500 x 7293
Registration Information
  CTD: Connecting the Dots 2020 Registration:General admission link: http://cannib.convio.net/site/Calendar?id=101621&view=Detail
Fees
 General admission: $45 early bird rate and $60 standard rate after September 7, 2020CNIB/ VLRC Staff/Volunteers: $25 early bird rate and $40 standard rate after September 7 2020CNIB/ VLRC Clients/Participants: $10 early bird rate and $20 standard rate after September 7 2020
Description of CE Program/Activity
 Held annually, Connecting the Dots is Canada's largest educational and professional development experience focused on braille, technology and employment for people who are blind or partially sighted. This two-day conference will provide opportunities for attendees to: - learn more about current trends and innovations in the sight loss community at thought-provoking workshops and informative panel discussions; - network with industry experts and connect with other like-minded professionals; - experience the latest advancements in braille and assistive technologies; - meet a community of braille transcribers, technology experts, academics, and entrepreneurs from diverse organizations and institutions; - gain practical experience from industry experts. 10 hours of CE credits will be awarded for attending both days (5 hours per day)