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Get Ready to Innovate, Connect, and Have Fun! The 2025 Dakotas AER Conference is Calling!
Mark your calendars for September 24-26, 2025, because the Dakotas AER Conference is set to be an unforgettable experience for professionals in the field of blindness and low vision! This isn't just another conference; it's a dynamic journey designed to inspire, empower, and connect you with visionary leaders and groundbreaking insights.
Why You Can't Miss This Year's Event:
✨ Visionary Insights: Dive deep with experts like Dr. Ting Siu, exploring everything from "Low Hanging Fruit of Access Technology" to "A Discussion of AI in our Field". Gain direct access to the minds shaping the future of our field!
💃 Interactive & Fun Learning: Prepare to redefine professional development! Our program features truly unique and immersive sessions:
- "Dancing with Meta Glasses" – Explore cutting-edge AR/VR technology through movement!
- "Music & Mobility" – Discover creative, sensory-rich approaches to enhancing mobility skills.
- "Dancing (literally!) with the UND Swing Club" – Unwind, socialize, and connect through the pure joy of swing dancing!
- "Echolocation" – Delve into an empowering, advanced sensory technique.
🛠️ Empower Your Practice: Beyond the fun, gain indispensable skills! From essential "O&M Pre-Conference" training and "AT Goals in the IEP" to an impactful "Employment Panel - Stories of Barriers and Success" , you'll leave equipped with tools to immediately enhance your work.
🤝 Connect & Celebrate: Forge invaluable connections during dedicated "Vendor Showcases" and casual lunch breaks with food trucks. Cap it all off at our elegant Banquet at Hampton Inn , a perfect setting for deeper networking and community building.
Conference Schedule:
Location:
North Dakota Vision Services/School for the Blind
500 Stanford Road
Grand Forks, ND 58203
701-795-2700
Accommodations:
Hampton Inn & Suites
2985 42nd St. S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
701-757-2255
Please call the hotel directly to book your room, 701-757-2255 before August 24. Rooms are reserved for $150/night. You must reserve the room for both nights in order to get the discounted room rate.
Academic Credits Available:
- 1 unit of academic credit available through the University of North Dakota
- ACVREP credit hours will be available
More information on UND credit will be distributed at the Conference.