Portland, Oregon
2025 NAVP ConferenceJuly 23 – 24, 2025
Welcome to Portland!
Conference Details
Dates: July 23 – 24, 2025
Meeting Location: Elks Children’s Eye Clinic at OHSU Casey Eye Institute
Address: 545 S.W. Campus Drive, Portland, OR 97239
Website: Link
Fees:
Member: $125 by June 1st | $175 after June 1st
Non-member: $150 by June 1st | $200 after June 1st
Start Time: 9:00am (both days)
Finish Time: 4:00pm on July 24th
Pre-Conference Welcome: Tuesday, July 22nd; time and location coming soon
Elks Children’s Eye Clinic at OHSU Casey Eye Institute
space is limited
Dinner Cruise Registration
Dock Address: 1010 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204
Departure: 7:00pm (boarding 30 minutes prior)
Speaker Schedule Lineup
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
“Public Health Perspective: Vision Screenings”
Loretta Ng, OD, FAAO
Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs, Residency Director, Associate Professor
Eye Care Institute at Western University of Health Sciences
Jarrod C. Harman, Ph.D.
Associate Director of Pharmacology & Bioanalytics
EyeCRO
“Diversifying Fundraising Efforts”
Paul F. Morris
Founder/Principal
Foundry Fundraising
“The Role of Vision Screening in Reading Intervention Programs”
Michael Wright
National Program Coordinator
Solutions in Low Vision
“Personal Safety Workshop”
Toni Fujiwara
Youth Coordinator
Rose City Self Defense
Thursday, July 24, 2025
“Ocular Gene Therapy”
Andreas K. Lauer, M.D.
Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine
Director, Casey Eye Institute, School of Medicine
Chair, Ophthalmology, School of Medicine
Oregon Health Services University
“Ocular Genetic Disorders: Inherited Retinal Dystrophies and Beyond”
Rebecca Lynn Clark, M.S., C.G.C.
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine
Casey Eye Institute, School of Medicine
Oregon Health Services University
Grace Waldow, M.S., C.G.C.
Instructor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine
Casey Eye Institute, School of Medicine
Oregon Health Services University
“Cerebral Vision Impairment & Effective Vision Screening Birth to 3 Years”
Angel Perez, Ph.D.
Director, Early Childhood Education Program
Good-Lite Co.
“The Impact of Title II ADA on Access to Digital Content for the Blind and Visually Impaired”
Debra Fitzgibbons
Coordinator
Oregon Technology Access Program
Desiree Simeone
Accessibility Professional
“Envision EyeCare for All: A Community-based Approach to Comprehensive Care”
Rebecca Chown, OD, FAAO
Public Health Optometrist
Envision EyeCare for All
Conference
Transportation & Parking Details
Parking at the OHSU Casey Eye Institute is very limited, so attendees are encouraged to take the Portland Aerial Tram from the South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal, accessible by streetcar or passenger car. Complimentary tram passes will be provided.
For those driving, parking is available near the tram terminal at the Rood Family Pavilion Parking Garage (3410 S. Bond Avenue, Portland, OR 97239). The entrance is on the north side of the pavilion, located on S. Whitaker between S. Bond Ave and S. River Pkwy. The garage charges $3 per hour, with a daily maximum of $18. Please avoid parking in the OHSU Whitaker Parking Lot.
Attendees may also opt for Uber or taxi services directly to the OHSU Casey Eye Institute or the South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal.
Rood Family Parking Garage
Portland StreetCar
Portland Aerial Tram
The Porter Portland
Rate: $189/night
Valid until: June 22, 2025
Conference Hotel
The Porter Portland
Phone: (503) 306-4800
Daily Parking Rate: $30
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am
• Complimentary Wireless Internet
• Rates are available (3) days pre & post based on availability
• Rate inclusive of breakfast
Taxes: 3% Tourism Improvement District Fee (required) and 13% Hotel Occupancy Tax Rate
Transportation: The nearest streetcar station is just a short walk from the hotel. The North-South streetcar stops at the South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal, providing access to the Portland Aerial Tram. For more details on conference parking and transportation, see the information above. Attendees will receive passes for the Portland Aerial Tram
Why should you attend NAVP?
- Network with other Vision Professional peers to learn best practices from other states.
- Learn from engaging speakers on a variety of vision related topics.
- Engage with product vendors and get demos on a variety of equipment and supplies to enhance your vision screening programs.
- Learn about funding sources, industry trends and more!!