What topics are being presented this year?

We have an outstanding topic lineup this year that includes new technology for O&M, iPhone use for independence, functional hearing evaluations for DB, Safe Toddles, behavioral concerns unique to students with deafblindness, O&M tour of an underground mine in Butte, and many more!

Who is the keynote speaker?

We are very excited to share that our keynote speaker is Dr. John Ravenscroft of CVI Scotland!

What should I plan for meals?

On Tuesday, October 14th, lunch is on your own and dinner is Butte Pasties and a Gluten-Free option. On Wednesday, October 15th, lunch is cold cut sandwiches. Both days will have light refreshments during morning and afternoon breaks.

Tuesday, October 14

Digging Deep, Mining for Success - NRAER 2025 Conference

By NRAER

Get ready to dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship and unearth the secrets to success at the NRAER 2025 Conference!

Date and time

Location

Copper King Convention Center, Ascend Hotel Collection

4655 Harrison Avenue Butte, MT 59701

Agenda

TUESDAY, Oct. 14

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15

8:00 AM

Registration open

9:00 AM

Announcements

9:15 AM

KEYNOTE: Dr. John Ravenscroft

10:45 AM

BREAK

11:00 AM

Breakout Session #1

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 Accesso...

12:10 PM

LUNCH (on own)

NRAER Board Meeting

1:20 PM

Breakout Session #2

Tactile Graphics Rules and Changes (Allison O'Day), New Technology for O&M (Chris Tabb)

2:30 PM

BREAK

2:45 PM

Breakout Session #3

Tactile Graphics Make and Take (Miche Jarvey and Christy Haagenson), Approaches to Direct Service for O&M (Sharon Woods)

4:00 PM

Breakout Session #4

AI in the Classroom (Dr. Paula Conroy and Dr. Correa-Torres), Safe Toddles (Geri Darko)

5:30 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM

Dinner - membership meeting, awards, silent auction

Good to know

Highlights

1 day 8 hours
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Business • Career

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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