2025 MAB Convention Agenda
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Schedule: Please note: this is a draft schedule & subject to change
Friday, September 12, 2025
10-3:00pm Tours of Low Vision Center
The Low vision tours will only be Friday from 10-3.
Come visit our LVC and see what aids and devices might work for you.
220 W. Lamme, Suite B9-2
Bozeman, MT 59715
This location is in the Martel building at the corner of 3rd and Lamme
Our landline is (406) 577-2023
Lunch, on your own
1:00pm – 4:30pm MAB State board meeting, Garnett room
2:00pm at the Convention
2:00pm MAB check-in table opens: schedules, info, goody bags
2:00pm Vendor setup - Madison room
2:00pm Silent Auction tables open (Closes Saturday at 4:45pm)
2:00pm – 4:30pm Crafts and games for all, Spanish Peaks room
4:30pm – 5:30pm FREE pizza sponsored by: TBD
5:30pm Kick-off convention with a flag ceremony
Welcome message from Bozeman chapter and MAB President.
6:00pm – 8:00pm Vendor expo with live music
8:00pm – 9:00pm Live Auction
9:00pm – 10:00pm Pool party
Come wind down and hang out at the pool or hot tub. Fellowship and friendships are sure to be had. Note: pool room closes at 10pm
Saturday, September 13, 2025
7:00am to 8:00am Chair stretching with Deb H. at Comfort Inn
Debbie will get your heart going and limber you up as you start your day.
7:00am to 8:30am Breakfast for people staying at Comfort Inn
Join us in the front lobby and our host will make you feel welcome and engaged as you enjoy your breakfast and kick off the day.
8:30am Welcome message
8:30 Vendor booth open, Madison room
8:45am – 9:30am Breakout Session 1
Presentation 1A –Mobility and beyond travel, canes and wearables and the future
Presentation 1B -
9:45am – 10:30am Breakout Session 2
Presentation 2A – Panel discussion: successful individuals who have made steps toward independence
Presentation 2B – Guide Dogs for the Blind, programs and updates
10:45am – 11:30am Breakout Session 3
Presentation 3A – Community programs and supports, a guide/path for you
Presentation 3B –
11:45am – 12:45 pm Lunch (buffet style taco/potato bar)
Presentations by: Ski for Light, Talking Book Library MT, NFB News Line, I Can Connect,
and Blind and Low Vision Services of MT
1:00 pm – 4:30pm Business meeting, President Doug Robinson
2:30pm – 3:00pm Take a break and stretch by grabbing a snack, step outside for some fresh air, or capture some goodies from the silent auction
4:45pm Silent auction closes
6:00pm Dinner (buffet style)
6:45pm MAB Awards and scholarship presentations
7:00pm – 8:00pm Keynote speaker, Bridget Wilkinson
9:00pm – 10:00pm Pool party
Join your friends, relax by the pool, and reminisce about everything that happened throughout your day. Note: pool closes at 10:00pm
Sunday, September 14, 2025
7:30am – 8:30am Breakfast hosted by ______ Chapter MAB
Join us in the front lobby, and our host will make you feel welcomed and engaged as you enjoy your breakfast and kick off the day.
8:30am Memorial service
Join us as Pastor Benny McCracken leads us in a memorial service as we honor those who have passed over the last year. Light reception afterward.
10:00am Installation of officers & MAB board meeting
Travel safe and we will see you next year!
T-shirts
T-shirts will be $20. below is the wording on the back of the t-shirt.
Front T-shirt Description
On the front is the MAB logo and below it says "helping people with vision loss"
The T-shirt will be the blue in color as featured.
Back T-shirt Description
In White Font: How to engage with a blind or visually impaired person.
1. Speak directly to the person, not through others.
2. Do not shout!
3. Always introduce yourself.
4. Announce yourself when you are entering or leaving a room.
5. Using words like "see" and "look" are not offensive.
6. Be specific when providing direction. In relation to the person state left/right, up/down or the hour on a clock (i.e., it's at your "2 o'clock").
7. Pointing, using gestures, or saying "over there" do not provide a reference.
8. Always ask before providing assistance. It may not be needed.
9. Never push, pull, or grab a blind person. Instead, ask to use sighted guide technique.
10. Never pet or speak to guide dogs; communicate with the owner.
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Would you like to Volunteer?
If you want to be a volunteer, please contact us at: (406) 442-9411.
You can also Open and Fill out the Volunteer form but you must contact us before you can volunteer. All volunteers must be screened and approved before they can participate.