I received the below information (extracted) from American Foundation for the Blind regarding employment-related sessions at its annual Leadership conference (AFBLC) this March in Arlington. To register for the conference, go to http://www.afb.org/jltliregistration.asp?utm_source=AFB <http://www.afb.org/jltliregistration.asp?utm_source=AFB&utm_medium=email> &utm_medium=email The joint AFBLC/Virginia AER conference takes place from March 2-4, 2017, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA. Hope to see you there. Tony Candela, Chair Rehabilitation Counseling and Employment Division (2) ---- Each year during the AFB Leadership Conference, we recognize a blind or visually impaired individual who has served as an extraordinary mentor or who has attained remarkable professional success with the Stephen Garff Marriott Award. This year's recipient is both: Bob Vetere, senior workplace accommodation specialist with Northrop Grumman's Global Corporate Responsibility organization, has dedicated his career to mentoring and creating employment opportunities for those with disabilities. As such, we look forward to presenting him with the 2017 Marriott Award during the 2017 Joint AFB Leadership and Virginia AER Conference. Bob will receive his award on Thursday, March 2, during the 8:30 a.m. general session, where he will also serve as a panelist on a session on employment, along with Denna Lambert, disability programs manager at NASA. The session will be moderated by Russell Shaffer, senior manager of public affairs, constituent relations, and stakeholder engagement at Walmart, and a past recipient of the Marriott Award. If you are interested in employment, be sure to add these sessions to your calendar: Thursday, March 2, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PC 102: Transition Summit (Part 1): Transition to Work Presenter: Dael Cohen, Formerly Transition Services Coordinator, Overbrook School for the Blind; Neva Fairchild, National IL and Employment Specialist, American Foundation for the Blind; Lori Pulliam, Director of Transition, Washington State School for the Blind; and Alicia Wolfe, M.Ed., AFB Content Consultant and Teacher of the Visually Impaired Thursday, March 2, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. PC 202: Transition to Work (Part 2) Facilitators: Dael Cohen, Formerly Transition Services Coordinator, Overbrook School for the Blind; Neva Fairchild, National IL and Employment Specialist, American Foundation for the Blind; Lori Pulliam, Director of Transition, Washington State School for the Blind; and Alicia Wolfe, M.Ed., AFB Content Consultant and Teacher of the Visually Impaired Friday, March 3, 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Session 102: WIOA - Charting the Changing seas of Rehabilitation Presenter: Tony Stephens, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, American Council of the Blind Friday, March 3, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Session 204: When Is Self-Employment an Option? Presenter: Colleen Wunderlich, Director, Forsythe Center for Employment and Entrepreneurship, Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually impaired Friday, March 3, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Session 406: Multi-Generational Workforce Presenter: Lou Tutt, Executive Director, AER Saturday, March 4, 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Session 502: Beyond Initial Placement: A Panel Discussion on Practical Tips for Guiding Adolescent and Adult Consumers to Develop a Career Path and Advance in Employment Moderator: Shannon Carollo, M.Ed., TVI, O&M, AFB CareerConnect and FamilyConnect Content Creator Panel: The panel will consist of individuals who are blind who have progressed beyond a first job, a VR counselor, a TVI, and a transition specialist Session 505: May the Workforce Be with You: How WIOA Is impacting Vision Rehabilitation Therapy Services Presenters: Ian Shadrick, M.A., CVRT, CRC, Program Manager, Transition and Children's Services, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind of Missouri and Past President, AVRT; and Susan M. Dalton, Treasurer, AVRT (and MACRT) and Faculty Member, Northern Illinois University ____________________________________________________________ Sarah Palin's Wardrobe Malfunction Was Unfortunate hooch.net http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/58750279c0f5527968acst51duc