About this Event
Welcome to the Digging Deep, Mining for Success - NRAER 2025 Conference! The Northern Rockies Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind Regional Conference is right around the corner. This conference is essential for providers in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. We cover topics for children to adults who are visually impaired or deafblind. Mark your calendars to join us for another engaging, dynamic, and spectacular conference - this year in Butte, MT!
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TUESDAY, Oct. 14
🕑: 08:00 AM
Registration open
🕑: 09:00 AM
Announcements
🕑: 09:15 AM
KEYNOTE: Dr. John Ravenscroft
🕑: 10:45 AM
BREAK
🕑: 11:00 AM
Breakout Session #1
Info: Interaction and Tactile Language Development for DB (Kaycee Bennett), Considerations for Educators and Caretakers Unique to Individuals with Deafblindness (Dr. Melinda Wolford), Cane Tips and Accessories (Laurel Henry and Julie Heil)
🕑: 12:10 PM
LUNCH (on own)
Info: NRAER Board Meeting
🕑: 01:20 PM
Breakout Session #2
Info: Tactile Graphics Rules and Changes (Allison O'Day), New Technology for O&M (Chris Tabb)
🕑: 02:30 PM
BREAK
🕑: 02:45 PM
Breakout Session #3
Info: Tactile Graphics Make and Take (Miche Jarvey and Christy Haagenson), Approaches to Direct Service for O&M (Sharon Woods)
🕑: 04:00 PM
Breakout Session #4
Info: AI in the Classroom (Dr. Paula Conroy and Dr. Correa-Torres), Safe Toddles (Geri Darko)
🕑: 05:30 PM
Cocktail Hour
🕑: 06:00 PM
Dinner - membership meeting, awards, silent auction
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15
🕑: 08:30 AM
Registration open
🕑: 08:30 AM
Breakout Session #5
Info: Functional Hearing Evaluation for DB (Kaycee Bennett), Technology in the Classroom and Home (Dr. Paula Conroy and Dr. Correa-Torres), CVI Considerations for O&M (Dr. John Ravenscroft)
🕑: 10:10 AM
BREAK
🕑: 10:30 AM
Breakout Session #6
Info: Behavioral Concerns Unique to Children with Deafblindness (Dr. Melinda Wolford), Kitchen Strategies and Life Hacks (Laurel Henry), Functional Hearing in O&M (Kaycee Bennett)
🕑: 12:10 PM
LUNCH (box lunch)
Info: 12:30PM-1:15PM Presentation: Trauma (Julie Heil and Andrea Amestoy)
🕑: 01:30 PM
Breakout Session #7
Info: Yoga in the VI Classroom (Missy Williams), Wearables and the Benefits to the BLVI: Ray Ban Meta glasses/Social Connections (Todd Falstrom), O&M Tour of Underground Butte (Chris Tabb, Sharon and Geri as O&M assistance)
🕑: 02:40 PM
BREAK
🕑: 03:00 PM
Breakout Session #8
Info: AI for Independence/iPhone Use for Independence (Ed Worrell)
🕑: 04:10 PM
CLOSING
Info: Thank Yous, Final Comments, Evaluations
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Copper King Convention Center, Ascend Hotel Collection, 4655 Harrison Avenue, Butte, United States
USD 188.58 to USD 215.26
