Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 Guide Dogs for the Blind - Orientation and Mobility Seminar
Provider
 Guide Dogs for the Blind
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Location
 Vancouver, WA - Washington State School for the Blind2214 E 13th Street Vancouver, WA 98661
Date(s)
 October 22, 2026 - October 23, 2026 - 8:30am - 3:30pm each day with an hour for lunch
CE Hours
 13
Contact Information
 Ky Wiese: O&M Program Specialist kwiese@guidedogs.com 503-668-2126 Mallary Hoefer: O&M Program Specialistmhoefer@guidedogs.com 503-668-2127
Registration Information
 Guide Dogs for the BlindOrientation and Mobility SeminarDates: October 22nd and 23rd, 2026Location: Washington State School for the Blind 2214 E 13th Street Vancouver, WA 98661Registration deadline: October 1st 2026For more information and/or to register contact Ky Wiese: O&M Program Specialist kwiese@guidedogs.com 503-668-2126or Mallary Hoefer: O&M Program Specialistmhoefer@guidedogs.com 503-668-2127
Fees
 Our Orientation & Mobility seminar is FREE to attend! We do request however, that participants travel and lodging costs be met by the O&M specialist or their agency. Guide Dogs will provide a light breakfast and lunch to participants both days at no cost.
Description of CE Program/Activity
 This two-day course meets the high standards set by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP). Orientation & Mobility specialists who attend Guide Dogs for the Blind s O&M Seminar are eligible to receive 13 CE hours. 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.

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