Start: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 - 12:00 pm
End: Friday, October 22, 2021 - 03:00 pm
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AER Work It!  

Dakotas AER Work It! Conference will be hybrid this year, which means you can obtain world-class continuing education in the vision field from NDVS/SB’s newly remodeled gym in Grand Forks, ND, or from the comfort of your own couch. We will cover topics related to transition and employment and reflect on how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed life for those with vision loss. Please join us for this exciting conference and Work It! with friends and colleagues from across North and South Dakota.

Registration is now closed. 

 

October 20-22, 2021

 

Conference Topics:

  • Healthy work habits for high schoolers
  • Tech and other accommodations for employment
  • Social Isolation
  • COVID reflections
  • Transition ideas for those with dual sensory loss
  • Making sports and recreation accessible
  • Vendors include WayAround, APH, Eschenbach, and the Low Vision Store
  • Real-life transition and employment stories

Conference Schedule (Click Here)

 

Event In-Person Location:

North Dakota Vision Services School for the Blind

500 Stanford Road

Grand Forks, ND 58201

(701) 795-2700

 

 

Academic Credits Available:

  • One unit of academic credit from the University of North Dakota
  • ACVREP credit will be available

 

Hotel Accommodations:

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Forks

2985 S 42nd St South

Grand Forks, ND 58201

(701) 757-2255

 

A block of rooms is reserved under Dakotas

AER. The rate for ND State Employees is

$85.00 plus tax per night. Rate for non-state

will be higher priced. Please make

reservations by October 20, 2021.