2025 Oklahoma Chapter Annual Conference

July 31 - August 1, 2025 

Empowering Transitions and Advancing Careers with Assistive Technology

Conference Location: 

West Side Lions Club

4135 NW 10th St., Oklahoma City 73107

Directions to West Side Lions Club

We are at 4135 NW 10th St., Oklahoma City 73107, on 10th St. between N. Meridian Ave. and Portland Ave.  Oklahoma City EMBARK bus #38 runs along 10th St.

Where should I park?

There is parking available behind the building.

Agenda

Thursday, July 31, 2025

8:30-9:00 Registration and Vendor set-up

9:00-9:15 Welcome to the 2025 OAER Conference, Trey Lewis, Conference Chair

9:30-10:15 Agency Updates

10:15-10:30 Business Meeting to present slate of officers and ask for nominees from the floor

10:30-11:45 Session 1: Visionary Independence: Lessons Learned from a Successful Blind Professional, Eric Yarberry

11:45-12:50 Lunch (Included with Registration)

13:00-14:00 Session 2: Be My Eyes: Free AI and Volunteers for the Community, Mike Buckley

14:00-14:15 Break

14:15-15:30 Session 3: Transition Goals for the Oklahoma School for the Blind, Laci Goins 

15:30-16:00 Vendors

Friday, August 1, 2025

8:30-9:00 Vendors

9:00-10:30 Session 4: Supporting Transition Success: Free Tools from APH for Youth, Families, and Professionals, Stephanie Walker

10:30-11:30 Session 5: Bridging the Gap: Meeting the Rising Demand for Assistive Technology Instructors, Eric Yarberry

11:30-11:45 Silent Auction concludes

11:45-12:15 Awards Banquet (Included with Registration) 

12:15-13:00 Business Meeting

13:00 New Officers Board Meeting

See Session Details for additional information

Meet our Vendors

Meet our Agency Representatives who will update conference attendees

Nearby Hotels for the 2025 OAER Conference

There are many hotels located along I-40 near Meridian Ave. 

This following hotel is an approved hotel for state employees: 

AmericInn - OKC Airport (formerly Hampton)

1905 South Meridian Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73108

Phone: 405-682-2080

Fax: 405-682-3662

Notes: Free Shuttle Brkfs WiFi Refrig Micro Ext'd Stay

Rate: 116.00

Hotel Id 199