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Conference Description: The 2025 MAER Conference, Freedom to Thrive in an Ever-Changing World, brings together professionals who support individuals who are blind or visually impaired, along with those individuals and their families. Through engaging speakers, exhibitors, and shared experiences, attendees will gain fresh insights and practical tools to thrive in their professional roles or personal journeys amid constant change.Conference Objectives: Adapt the ECC for Today s Learners: Explore innovative adaptations of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) to support learners in today s evolving educational and rehabilitative environments. Technology for Access and Equity: Highlight innovative tools and emerging technologies including AI and assistive technology that promote access, independence, and equity. Foster Collaboration: Explore strategies for enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration among educators, rehabilitation professionals, and families to better support individuals with visual impairments. Real-World Applications: Address current challenges in the field and present practical, applicable solutions for professionals to integrate into their practice.Target Audience:Parents, Students with Visual Impairments, Counselors, Special Educators (Transition Coordinators, Paraprofessionals, Teachers), Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Teachers of the Visually Impaired, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Certified Low Vision Therapists, School Administrators, Veterans, Employers, Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialists, Social Workers, Visual Impairment Services Team Coordinators, Advocates |
