BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/North_Dakota/Center X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/North_Dakota/Center BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53@aerbvi.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T163000 DTSTAMP:20260120T201434Z URL:https://www.aerbvi.org/events/tennessee-aer-2026-virtual-conference/ SUMMARY:Tennessee AER 2026 Virtual Conference DESCRIPTION:Partnering with Purpose: Turning Expertise into Action\nOur 202 6 program is designed to empower professionals to practice to the full ext ent of their roles—ensuring our clients benefit from the high-quality\, individualized instruction they deserve.\nDate: February 18\, 2026\n\nTime : 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM Central (11:00 AM – 4:30 PM Eastern)\n\nLocation: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)\n\nProgram Highlights:\n\n Panel 1: Profession al Ethics &\; Scope of Practice: A deep dive into accountability and th e duty to hire experts. This session focuses on how practicing to our full scope removes barriers to independence.\n Panel 2: Collaborative Investm ent in Employment Outcomes: Featuring specialists from organizations like Goodwill\, Tennessee School for the Blind\, and the STAR Center\, this pan el explores the definition of “job readiness” and how we can better co llaborate to improve outcomes for our customers.\n Panel 3: The Pathway t o Success: A presentation on the hierarchy of skills for life and career. This session highlights a structured roadmap for instruction\, focusing on how foundational skills and sensory development lead to total independenc e.\n Panel 4: Feature Matching (The SETT Framework): A look at partnering learners with appropriate AT tools. We will discuss how to anticipate the benefits of specific tools by focusing on the student’s environment and tasks rather than just providing a device.\n Keynote Speaker: Dr. Joshua Robinson\, O.D.\, F.A.A.O.\, discussing the intersection of medical eye c are and specialized instruction.\n Awards &\; Recognition: We will cel ebrate our achievement as the AER Outstanding Chapter through July 2026 an d present scholarships to support continued professional growth.\n\nRegist ration &\; Payment:\n\nFULL PROGRAM including registration information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xF9sHD1eHOjL6Def-WQ92uqiv0Z-3vJz/edit ?usp=drive_link&\;ouid=111880503536508905596&\;rtpof=true&\;sd=tr ue\nCost: Free for AER Members / $25 for Non-Members\nCredits: ACVREP and CRCC credits are available. CATEGORIES:Chapter Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR