[Nfbnet-members-list] Join us at the National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals Division meeting at national convention

[Amy Porterfield]

Hello!


The National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals, A proud division of the National Federation of the blind, welcomes all working in the Blind rehabilitation field, people studying to work in the field, or who are considering making your career in supporting blind people in changing their lives.

We are meeting on Thursday, July 10th, from 1:00-4:00 in Gallery 6,

Check out our agenda!  There is something for everyone.

National Federation of the Blind

National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals Annual Division Meeting

Thursday, July 10, 2025, 1:00-4:00

Welcome to our National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals annual division meeting.

We have come together to share our positive philosophy of blindness to support each other in maintaining high expectations for ourselves and our blind consumers.
This year we are asking all who can please join or renew your membership online prior to attending the session. You may join or renew at
https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=52
Dues for the year are five dollars. Please consider paying ten dollars, so you have paid ahead    for January 2026.

What do you get with membership?

  *   Vote for key division issues,
  *   Network with peers from all over the country.
  *   Access to key professional development seminars that you can submit for continuing education credits.
  *   Find out about the latest jobs in the blindness field.
  *   Join the division list serves as key information about employment for your consumers, training opportunities for your students, and many other tools and resources.

Agenda

1:00-1:30Networking session:  Don't forget to check in with our division secretary and treasurer to join or renew your membership, Annual Dues are $5.00. It is suggested to pay a year ahead to remain current with the December 31 membership year-end.
1:30-1:45: - Wouldn't my client make a fabulous blindness professional? Let's dive into the qualities the NBPCB is looking for and how to create the ultimate Win.
Carley Mullin, NCATB, Assistive Technology Instructor, Founder, CM Training Services LLC; Baltimore, MD

Scott Tokunaga, Orientation and Mobility instructor, Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration, Phoenix AZ
1:45-1:55 - American Foundation for the Blind research updates:
Dr. Arielle Silverman, Director, Research, American Foundation of the Blind


1:55-2:10 How the American Printing House for the Blind is supporting a more prepared workforce.:
Richard Rueda, Assistant Director, APH Connect Center



2:10-2:50 - Back by popular demand, AI in the workplace, how some of our favorite companies are changing our experience.

  *   Ryan Jones: Vispero, President Software Product Management


  *   Be My Eyes: TBA
  *   Aira: Everett Bacon, Vice President of Blindness initiatives

2:50-3:05:  What's trending in today's hiring market, Leah Stone, Chair, National Federation of the Blind employment committee.
3:05-3:35 -- Call to informed advocacy:  What is the landscape for rehabilitation services in FY 2026: Greg Trap:   Executive Director, New Mexico Commission for the Blind, and President Elect:  National Council of State Agencies for the Blind (NCSAB.

3:35-3:50:  Artificial intelligence in the training center, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Jim Portillo: Director, Orientation and Career center, Oregon,
Kris Crawley:   Assistant Director : Saavi Services for the Blind, Phoenix Arizona
Jeff Altman: Cane Travel Instructor, Nebraska Commission for the Blind
3:50-4:00:  NABRP Business meeting and elections
4:00 Adjourn

We're so excited to see you all there.

Amy Porterfield, She/Her

President,
Saavi Services for the blind
520-795-1331 EXT 321
aporterfield at saavi.us<mailto:aporterfield at saavi.us>
www.saavi.us<http://www.saavi.us/>

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