CONFERENCE PROGRAM

  • Welcome with Adventures in Assistive Tech and Expanded Core Curriculum
  • Multi-media accessibility
  • iPad access for all!
  • Creating assistive technology solutions in minutes
  • Digital workflows: What is it, how to implement and move materials from print into digital format
  • Google “how to”
  • Assistive technology assessment
  • The APH Intervention Continuum – Sensory Learning Kit, SAM and Tactile Connections”
  • Employment for All: Planning for Community Employment for Students and Adults with Multiple Disabilities
  • Assistive technology for individuals with dual/multiple impairments
  • The latest and greatest in Assistive Technology: building success for students with visual impairment
  • Teaching soft skills for employment and disability awareness
  • Opportunities for and the importance of teaching disability awareness Skills
  • Utilizing student-led IEPs as the ultimate transition tool
  • ECC Recreation and Leisure – a guided hike within Yellowstone National Park Boundary
  • Social media for ongoing professional development

CONFERENCE PRESENTERS

  • Yue-Ting Siu, TVI/COMS, Ph. D. San Francisco State University
  • Therese Willkomm, ATP, Ph. D. University of New Hampshire
  • Janie Blome, AER international president elect/APH
  • Kathryn Botsford, TVI/COMS Ph. D.
  • Geri Darko, TVI/COMS Montana School for Deaf and Blind
  • Carol Clayton-Bye, TVI/COMS Montana School for Deaf and Blind
  • Pam Boespflug, TVI retired
  • Mary Di Biase, Montana Youth Transitions
  • Julie Doerner, M.S. CCC-SLP University of Montana/MonTECH
  • Ellen Condon, M. Ed. MT Deaf-blind Project

LODGING: $139 plus 10% tax and $1 per night tourism fee. per night for hotel room and 7% tax per room. Please let the hotel know if you will be traveling with a dog guide.

METHOD OF RESERVATION / RESERVATION DEADLINE
Housing Method: Call In & Online
Online: Holidayinn.com/wyellowstone
Enter Group Code: AER
Reservations: 800-HOLIDAY
Hotel Direct: 800-646-7365 / Reservations received after Sunday, September 15, 2017, will be provided on a space available basis at prevailing rates

“Making B-AER Tracks”

REGISTRATION FORM

  • Please print and fill in this form. Mail it along with a check to the address provided.

New member incentive: $100 registration when you include your completed membership enrollment form with conference registration. We will forward membership to the national office.

AER MEMBERS *$150 ($165 after September 15)

NON-MEMBERS *$175 ($190 after September 15)

VENDORS *$65 ($80 after September 15) + $20 per extra table

One Day Workshop $75 (includes meals provided for the day)

The cost of registration includes all conference breakouts, breakfasts, the luncheon and the dessert social.

SPOUSES, FRIENDS OR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS ARE WELCOME TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR INDIVIDUAL MEALS. PLEASE NOTE WHICH EVENT TICKETS ARE NEEDED AND INCLUDE WITH REGISTRATION:

______$12 THURSDAY BREAKFAST ______$10 Dessert Social

______$14 THURSDAY LUNCHEON ______$12 FRIDAY BREAKFAST

Name: / Title: / Agency:
City: / State: / Zip:
Email: / Phone: / AER Member?
YES NO
Membership # / ACVREP Credits?
YES NO / CEUs?
YES NO
Braille?
YES NO / Large Print?
YES NO / Regular Print
YES NO
  • Are there any accommodations you need to fully participate in this conference?

Please list:

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  • Dietary needs: ______
  • If choosing one day workshop, which day are you attending? ______Wednesday ______Thursday ______Friday

Registration must be paid with a check, money order or purchase order. We do not have the ability to take credit cards.

Make checks/ purchase orders payable to NRAER. Return with completed registration to:

Pam Boespflug

Attn: NRAER

PO Box 5357

Helena, MT 59604

There are a limited number of scholarships available in each state for those in need of financial help to attend the conference.

Please send a statement of need to:

Sharon Woods,