[Blindtlk] FW: Call for Presentations--Second notice

[David Andrews]

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>From: Edward Bell [mailto:ebell at latech.edu] 
>Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 2:56 PM
>To: NOMC mailing list; rehab at nfbnet.org
>Subject: Call for Presentations--Second notice
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>Call for Presentations
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>We are seeking proposals for the upcoming 6th annual Rehabilitation and Orientation and Mobility Conference, hosted at the annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind. The title of this year’s conference is:  Blindness: A consumer-Based Model of Rehabilitation. All presentations that are selected for the conference should focus on innovative and tested methods of improving rehabilitation outcomes for individuals who are blind. Presentations should address how individuals who are blind and how an empowering philosophy play a role in the rehabilitation process. 
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>All proposals that address the theme of the conference will be considered. Please note, however, special consideration will be given to proposals that address one of the following areas:
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>    * Contemporary Issues in O&M and Rehabilitation Teaching 
>    * Training Centers: Evolution vs. Traditions. 
>    * Raising Expectations and Knowledge of VR Counselors about Blindness. 
>    * Building Partnerships between VR Counselors and Training Centers. 
>    * Skills and Expectations for Youth who are Blind. 
>    * Innovative Strategies for Working with the Senior Blind. 
>    * Putting Philosophy into Practice for the Senior Blind 
>    * Multiple Disabilities and Learning Modalities 
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>Proposal Submission Details
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>Individuals interested in submitting a proposal for the conference should use the following guidelines:  proposals should be submitted electronically to Christine Brown, Conference Chair. Each proposal should address the following: 
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>    * Title of presentation 
>    * Name and contact information of lead presenter 
>    * Name and contact information of additional presenters 
>    * Presentation abstract: Provide a summary of the proposed presentation that explains the focus and major points of the presentation. Abstract should not exceed 200 words in length. 
>    * Audiovisual equipment. All presenters are responsible for their own audiovisual equipment. 
>    * Handouts. Presenters are not required to furnish handouts of their presentation; however, if handouts are to be used, presenters must provide them in alternative formats (e.g., Braille, Large print or CD). 
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>Deadline for proposals: May 15, 2007
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>Submission: Proposals should be sent via E-mail to the conference chair in an accessible electronic format (e.g., MS Word, RTF, TXT). 
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>Send to: Christine Brown, Conference Chair 
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>Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness 
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>318-257-4554 
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><mailto:chrbrown at latech.edu>chrbrown at latech.edu
>Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC
>Director, Professional Development and Research
>Institute on Blindness
>Louisiana Tech University
>210 Woodard Hall
>PO Box 3158
>Ruston LA  71272
>318.257.4554 (Office)
>318.257.2259 (Fax)
><mailto:ebell at latech.edu>ebell at latech.edu
>www.latech.edu/instituteonblindness
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