2024 PROGRAM AGENDA:
10:00 AM-10:15 AM – Welcome and Introductions
10:15 AM-10:35 AM – Research Updates
10:35 AM-11:05 AM – Q&A
11:05 AM-11:15 AM – Presentation
11:15 AM-12:00 PM – Break Out Rooms
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Room #1 Low Vision – Functional Blindness. We are navigating life’s maze without relying on sight.
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Room #2 Total Blindness – Light Perception. Seeing the essence of existence in shades of light.
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Room #3 Blindness and More | Where blindness is just the beginning of a unique journey.
12:00 PM-12:15 PM – Break
12:15 PM-1:00 PM – Guest Speaker – Heather Hutchison
From Avoidance to Acceptance: Nurturing Healthy Identities with Blindness
Heather Shares her journey from despair to finding acceptance and hope, and practical tips she’s learned along the way to help others get there.
1:00 PM – Closing Remarks
1:15 PM – PRRL Lab Tour
Planning to bring your children to the in-person event? Don’t worry! We’ll have volunteers available to lead children in fun and educational activities, allowing adults to fully engage in the conference sessions.
If you have any questions, contact Luisa Recchia at [email protected].
We hope you can join us!