At the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City, MO, Envision will host its multi-disciplinary vision rehabilitation & research conference, Envision 06 Conference, September 21st - 24th. CE credits offered pending approval. For more information please visit www.envisionconference.org or contact us.

Contact: Michael J. Epp
Phone: 316-682-4646
Fax: 316-267-9034
E-mail: michael.epp@envisionus.com

Techniques for Creating and Instructing with Tactile Graphics

During October 5-7, 2006, at the Braille Institute in Los Angeles, CA, AFB's Professional Development Department will sponsor a two-and-a-half day workshop entitled Techniques for Creating and Instructing with Tactile Graphics. This seminar is designed for teachers of adults or youths with vision loss, braille transcribers, and other service providers producing tactile graphics. Applications can be obtained from Shirley Landrum and must be submitted back to Shirley by September 8, 2006.

AFB, NAPVI, and Seeing Eye Collaborate for 2007 Family Conference

Families Connecting with Families is a national conference covering all aspects of raising and educating a child with a visual impairment. The conference schedule will include interactive sessions and panel discussions, networking opportunities, and fun family activities. The 2007 conference will be held in Omaha, NE from July 13-15. Check out AFB's Calendar of Events for more details.