ATTITUDINAL SURVEY ABOUT O&M INSTRUCTORS WHO ARE BLIND Participants are needed to complete a survey about the attitude of currently certified orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists toward orientation and mobility instructors who are blind and currently teaching O&M to persons who are visually impaired. The purpose of the study is to determine the attitude of...
Speakers: Hilary Travers, Senior Research Associate at Transition Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Christina Muri Irland, Educational Consultant at Transition Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Transition Tennessee recently conducted a statewide study to explore the needs of educators who support transition-aged (14+) youth with visual impairments. The findings and implications of this study will be presented and discussed. Attendees...
We are excited to announce the Tennessee Visual Impairment Virtual Academy (TN VIVA) 2022-23 school year offerings! TN VIVA is a professional development learning series for all school educators, community stakeholders, and families looking to learn about best practices, supports, and resources for students with visual impairments (blindness, low vision, and deafblindness). Attendees can earn...
Connect with professionals across the state for our quarterly meeting to discuss timely issues and news. Focused on TVIs and O&M specialists, all educators working with students with VI are welcome.
Speakers: Allison Conway, TVI, COMS Danielle Petersen, NIC-A Tennessee School for the Blind and Tennessee School for the Deaf In this session the role and responsibilities of the respective professionals, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, and Educational Interpreter, will be reviewed in the context of supporting a student who is...
Our Braille study group meets every Saturday at 11:30 AM Eastern, and is led by staff and volunteers at NYPL's Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library. We are open to anyone: whether you are a Braille beginner or fully fluent, blind or sighted, you are welcome to attend. We know that studying Braille at...
Our Braille study group meets every Saturday at 11:30 AM Eastern, and is led by staff and volunteers at NYPL's Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library. We are open to anyone: whether you are a Braille beginner or fully fluent, blind or sighted, you are welcome to attend. We know that studying Braille at...
Date: First Wednesday of each month Time (Eastern): 7:30pm – 8:30pm Eastern Duration: 60 minutes Description: APH FamilyConnect and The Chicago Lighthouse are pleased to offer this virtual support group for parents and families of children who are blind or visually impaired. These monthly sessions are for families to connect with and learn from each other about the joys, challenges, and adventures of raising children with visual impairments and blindness. These sessions...
Ever wonder what it means to “dress for success”? This engaging, interactive, and educational workshop returns in person. This time we're partnering with Macy's and meeting stylists who will help you prepare to dress from head to toe for upcoming interviews, internships, school, special events and occasions. If you want to learn about a career...
Our Braille study group meets every Saturday at 11:30 AM Eastern, and is led by staff and volunteers at NYPL's Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library. We are open to anyone: whether you are a Braille beginner or fully fluent, blind or sighted, you are welcome to attend. We know that studying Braille at...
Our Braille study group meets every Saturday at 11:30 AM Eastern, and is led by staff and volunteers at NYPL's Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library. We are open to anyone: whether you are a Braille beginner or fully fluent, blind or sighted, you are welcome to attend. We know that studying Braille at...
A 15-Week Residential Employment Readiness Program For Young Adults who are legally blind 18 to 21 (up to 22nd birthday). • Learn, collaborate and grow with a group of peers, all working towards the same goal of becoming work-ready. • Develop and refine your vocational skills as you complete an intensive certificate program in your...
Join the Voyagers on our popular Fall Independence Trip! This overnight trip is an epic adventure kayaking to Angel Island, the jewel of San Francisco Bay. This one-night getaway is packed with fun learning opportunities for your student to develop independence, learn a new accessible physical activity, and form lasting friendships. During the trip, Voyagers...
Our Braille study group meets every Saturday at 11:30 AM Eastern, and is led by staff and volunteers at NYPL's Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library. We are open to anyone: whether you are a Braille beginner or fully fluent, blind or sighted, you are welcome to attend. We know that studying Braille at...
Our Braille study group meets every Saturday at 11:30 AM Eastern, and is led by staff and volunteers at NYPL's Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library. We are open to anyone: whether you are a Braille beginner or fully fluent, blind or sighted, you are welcome to attend. We know that studying Braille at...
Dr. Robinson is an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and serves as Director of Low Vision Rehabilitation at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute. He will give an overview of the role of a low vision specialist as a member of an interdisciplinary team supporting...
The Midwest Transition Institute Services and Technology Fair is aimed at young adults, parents and professionals looking looking for supports for young adults in transition and beyond. It will feature services and technologies important for adult life. Exhibitors will be grouped into 30-minute time slots representing related topics: sensory supports, transition and vocational services, and...
The Midwest Transition Institute Services and Technology Fair is aimed at young adults, parents and professionals looking for supports for young adults in transition and beyond. It will feature services and technologies important for adult life. Exhibitors will be grouped into 30-minute time slots representing related topics: sensory supports, transition, and vocational services, and deafblindness...
Kentucky Council of Citizens With Low Vision Support Group Meeting
Blindness & Diabetes Webinar: Dexcom vs FreeStyle Libre: Please join Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind and University of Pennsylvania’s Diabetes Education Center as we compare Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices available to our blind, DeafBlind, and low vision patients living with diabetes. We will be discussing differences between Dexcom and Freestyle Libre as well...
Our Braille study group meets every Saturday at 11:30 AM Eastern, and is led by staff and volunteers at NYPL's Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library. We are open to anyone: whether you are a Braille beginner or fully fluent, blind or sighted, you are welcome to attend. We know that studying Braille at...
Our Braille study group meets every Saturday at 11:30 AM Eastern, and is led by staff and volunteers at NYPL's Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library. We are open to anyone: whether you are a Braille beginner or fully fluent, blind or sighted, you are welcome to attend. We know that studying Braille at...
Vista Center welcomes you back to school this fall with our annual pumpkin decorating event. This event also features an important discussion on responding to and overcoming bullying. Students with vision loss often get singled out because they learn differently from their peers and can be excluded for being different. Bullying can lead to less...
Our Braille study group meets every Saturday at 11:30 AM Eastern, and is led by staff and volunteers at NYPL's Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library. We are open to anyone: whether you are a Braille beginner or fully fluent, blind or sighted, you are welcome to attend. We know that studying Braille at...
Our Braille study group meets every Saturday at 11:30 AM Eastern, and is led by staff and volunteers at NYPL's Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library. We are open to anyone: whether you are a Braille beginner or fully fluent, blind or sighted, you are welcome to attend. We know that studying Braille at...