Northern California Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCAER) and The Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired present: A Half-day Conference and Reception

Northern California Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCAER) and The Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired present: A Half-day Conference and Reception

Date: Thursday May 19, 2011

Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location: The Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
214 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 431-1481 – www.lbvi.staging.wpengine.com.com

Price: NCAER is pleased to offer this seminar at no cost!

For those seeking Continuing Education Credits, we have applied for 2.5 hr. units through ACVREP.

For more information, please contact NCAER Board President Theresa Duncan at TDuncan@guidedogs.com.

Schedule of Events
1:00 – 1:30 Registration

1:30 – 1:40 Welcome / Announcements – Theresa Duncan, NCAER Board President

1:40 – 2:40 Access and Advocacy – Frank Welte, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, American Council of the Blind

2:40 – 2:55 Break

2:55 – 3:55 Current Issues in Environmental Access – Linda Myers, COMS/TVI, Marin County Office of Education

3:55 – 4:30 Lighthouse Mapping Project – Greg Kehret, Director, Information Services,
Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

4:30 – 4:45 A Reading from, Two Plus Four Equals One, Alysa Chadow, TVI, California School for the Blind and Author

4:45 – 5: 00 AER Update – Pat Leader, AERBVI President, 2010 – 2012

5:00 – 6:00 Reception – Enjoy a glass of wine and some delicious treats while you network with your fellow service providers!