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SWOMA 2021, Zooming Into the Future 2.1, is Taking Shape!

We are presenting the conference via Zoom again this year; we hope to resume "in-person" style conferences again in 2022. This year's conference is set for November 4th through 6th, 2021. We are aiming to have registration up by August. Please save the conference dates on your calendar! Registration fees will be held at the same level as last year as we continue with virtual delivery: Professionals and Family Members $100.00, University Students and Paraprofessionals $40.00

Here is what is in the works…

Thursday, November 4th, 2021

GPS Navigation Apps: Katt Jones and Marie Trudele
Echolocation and Freedom of Movement: Daniel Kish

Friday, November 5th, 2021

College, Career, and Community Readiness Standards: Mary Tellefson and Bill Koehler
Orientation and Mobility for Early Childhood: Tanni Anthony
Indoor Navigation for All: Mike May and Evelyn Tichenor
NFB cane with other tips on it: Alison Behringer & Drew Bernet
Structured Discovery and How to Apply with Students: Scott Meyer and Joni Martinez
VoiceOver 101: Neva Fairchild
Spatial Awareness, Assessment, and Skills Development: Lil Deverell
Exhibitor Recorded Trainings
Exhibit Hall

Saturday, November 6th, 2021

Plan it, Braille it, Trek it, Complementing Traditional O&M Skills with Technology: Peter Tucic
On and Off the Grid: Christina Dumitru
The importance of physical activity in individuals who are blind or visually impaired: Chelsea Schumacher
Active Learning for Orientation and Mobility: Scott Baltisberger and Sara Kitchen
How O&M Services for Children Were Impacted by COVID-19: Justin Kaiser, Danene Fast, Jasamyn DeGrant, Stephanie Welch-Grenier
SafeToddles Panel: Marjie Wood, Geri Darko, Danika Dunlap, Blanche Faulk
Transition Adventure - Pre-employment transition skills through gaming: Marty Schultz and August Voelk
Yoga and Body Awareness: Shauna Patino and Stephanie Martinez
Guide Dog Panel: Marc Gillard from Guide Dogs for the Blind, Leslie Hopkins from Leader Dogs for the Blind, Kristin Oplinger from Seeing Eye
Remote Instruction and Effects of COVID on Instruction Panel: Patty Bushland, Katie Barnes, Sara Bushland, Emilie Jackson, Alecia Self