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March 30-April 1, 2017
It’s a Game Changer
Save the Date2018 Conference
Fort Worth Marriott Hotel 3300 Championship Parkway
Fort Worth, TX 76177Welcomes attendees of the TAER Annual Conference.We have provided special rates during your stay.
Event Dates: April 12-14, 2018Special Rate: $149.00/ night or current government rateBook By: March 28, 2018
Welcome to the 2017 TAER ConferenceThe 2016-2017 TAER Board of Directors would like to welcome each of you to the 2017 conference, ECC: It’s A Game Changer. We are once again concentrating mostly on the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC), with emphasis on Rec/Leisure and Independent Living Skills. With a total of over 50 sessions, our objective is to provide a variety of topics that should interest all professionals in the field of visual impairments, as well as the families of our students. A conference schedule is included in your program.
Please be sure to visit the exhibit/vendor area to see the latest and greatest technology, instructional materials, and other special resources. The vendors will be set up in the Corpus Christi Ballroom A and foyer from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. There will be multiple opportunities to visit all the exhibitors as breaks and breakfast will be located in the exhibit area.
The silent auction will also be set up in the exhibit area. Please come support our efforts to raise money for scholarships and awards by bidding on these fabulous items.
Thursday afternoon, during Session 2, there will be 7 breakouts offered. The seventh session, “Toes in the Sand with Rec” will be outdoors. Please meet at the hotel bus entrance in front of the Corpus Christi Bay View Room, first floor.
The President’s Reception will be Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. in the Corpus Christi Bay View Room on the first floor. This is an opportunity to socialize with friends and colleagues. There will be delicious appetizers and a cash bar.
On Friday, start your day with an old TAER tradition, the Fun Run/ Walk. Meet friends and colleagues in the Omni lobby at 6:50 and proceed to the bayside for the official 7 AM start. Participants will have the choice to either run or walk along the bay and for those with a competitive spirit, winners will be recognized at the luncheon.
After the Fun Run, get your breakfast in the vendor room and join us in Ballroom B for “Breakfast with Joe and Lou.” Joe Catavero, AER President, and Lou Tutt, AER Executive Director, will talk with us about what’s going on in AER. Four different division/interest group meetings will also be held on Friday and ACVREP credit will be given. Please check TAER Divisions page for times and locations. Variety is the spice of life and this is no exception on Friday, during Session 4 from 10:45 AM to 12 PM. To accommodate preparation for the awards luncheon,
one session will meet at the bus entrance/ Corpus Christi Bay View Room on the first floor to go outdoors and another will be in the vendor room. For those who wish to learn in depth what the vendors are offering and receive ACVREP credit while doing so, be sure to check in at the vendor door this session.
The Awards Luncheon will be Friday from 12:15 – 2:00 in Corpus Christi Ballrooms B and C. Please join us as we honor outstanding individuals in our field. We will be introducing a new award, the Patrick Van Geem Assistive Technology award, in memory of Pat Van Geem and are hoping his family will join us for this special event.
On Saturday morning, please join us at the TAER Business Meeting while having a BYOT (Build Your Own Taco) breakfast. All attendees are welcome!
Session 8 is our final session of the conference, and you might even discover that waiting has hidden benefits!
Session and conference evaluations should be completed and turned in at the registration table at the end of the conference. When that is finalized, you will receive a certificate of attendance/completion.
Thank you so much for attending the conference this year. We hope that this conference has been a game changer for each of you both personally and professionally.
Marjie WoodMarjie WoodConference Chair, Past President
P.S. When you see the following people, please thank them for their contribution to the success of this conference: Shay Utley; Tracy Hallak; Shannon Darst; Gema Nelson; DJ Dean; Hillary Keys; Becky Browning; Kathi Garza; Brenda Lee; Debra Sewell and staff; Edwina Wilks; Kellee Costello, Julie Wilson; and, Sara Saenz and Omni Hotel staff.
2016-2017 Board Members
Marjie Wood – Conference Chair, Past President
Shay Utley – President
Tracy Hallak – President Elect
Gema Nelson – Secretary
Shannon Darst – Treasurer
DJ Dean – Member-At-Large
Hillary Keys – Member-At-Large
Becky Browning – Member-At-Large
Kathi Garza – Member-At-Large
www.txaer.orgClick contact on menu bar
Dropdown to E-list
TAER Division
Administrative
Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling & Employment
Multiple Disabilities and Deafblind –
Meeting – Session 3 – Laguna Madre
Psychosocial Services
Information Technology –
Meeting – Session 7 – Copano
Business Enterprises Program
Low Vision
Infant & Preschool
Orientation & Mobility –
Meeting – Session 7 – Laguna Madre
Education Curriculum
Rehabilitation Teaching
Division of Aging
Itinerant Personnel
Personnel Preparation
International Services and Global Issues
Physical Activity and Recreation
Braille and Adaptive Materials Interest Group – Meeting – Session 7 – Matagorda
TAER Award Recipients 2012 - 2017 Texas Chapter Award
2017 – AVIT2016 – Chrissy Cowan2015 – Tom Westerman2014 – Representative Elliott Naishtat & Rudy Becerra 2013 – Dr. Kory Cummings2012 – Senator Judith Zaffirini, Representative Rob Eissler
Sammie K. Rankin Memorial Award (Outstanding Member)
2017 – Belinda Rudinger2016 – Valerie Alvarez2014 – Martha Juliette “Julie” Glover 2013 – Olga Ellis 2012 – Brenda Lee
Aubrey Boyd Tipps Memorial Award
2017 – Laurie Adams2016 – Juanita Baker2015 – Laynette Phillips2013 – Elizabeth El Aiady2012 – Bonnie Notargiacomo
Julia L. Young Award
2017 – Sherry Airhart2016 – Julie Prause2015 – Kara Chumbley2014 – Sharrie Lyon 2013 – Mellanie Myers 2012 – Hannah Holmes Natalie Barraga Award
2017 – Victoria ISD Vision Services Department2016 – SFA Braille and Cane Club2014 – Camp Abilities, Merkel Middle School Life Skills Class2013 – Mansfield ISD Vision Department2012 – Weimar Elementary School Educational Team, West Texas Cluster
TAER Award Recipients 2012 -2017
Virginia Bishop Award
2017 –2015 – Donna Clopton2014 – Michelle Garrett 2013 – ESC 11 COMS (Susan Phillips, Shay Utley, Jill Brown, Gema
Nelson, Michelle Garrett, Tracy Hallak, Steffani Leuteneker)2012 – Al’an Kesler
Phil Hatlen Award
2017 – Bill Daugherty2016 – Michael Munro2015 – Debra Sewell2014 – Dr. KC Dignan 2013 – Ann Adkins2012 – Tricia Lee
Outstanding Parent of the Year
2017 – Lee Sonnenberg2016 – Veronica Alvarez2015 – Karen Whitty2013 – Mary Alexander 2012 – Tammy & Michael Durrett
Outstanding Student of the Year
2017 – Kofi Sarkodie2016 – Rebecca Baumgarten2015 – Ivy Harris2014 – Patrick Doing2013 – Kaitlyn Kellermeyer2012 – Janelle van Benthem
TAER Award Recipients 2012 -2017
Jim Durkel Para-Professional/Worker of the Year
2017 –2016 – Patty Ashley2015 – Sue Mattson2014 – Sarah Spence2013 – Angela Schumacher 2012 – Joanne Dion, NLC Certified Braille Transcriber, Lewisville ISD
O&M Bob Bryant / Bill Bryan Leadership Award
2017 – Chris Tabb2016 – Jill Brown
O&M Best Practices Award
2017 – Jill Richards2014 – Rebecca Kilian-Smith2013 – Bernsteen (Bernie) Smith2012 – Ruth Ann Marsh2011 – Diane Barnes
Mike Shirley O&M Student Award
2017 – Jillian Daigle
Pat Van Geem AT Award
2017 – Sue Mattson
TAER Scholarship Award Recipients 2012 -2017
Student with a Visual Impairment Scholarship
2017 – Emily Eagle2016 – Su Park2015 – Nicole Lyssy, Oya Karamehmetoglu 2014 – Jaxsen Day 2013 – Amber Lee Lester 2012 – Davion Jones, Pedro Steven Navarro, Jr
Professional Preparation Scholarship
2017 – Laura Kiefer2016 – Dori Senatori2015 – Heather Munro, Angela Pozzuoli2014 – Abagail Blackwell2013 – Tara Mason 2012 – Shannon Darst
EXHIBITORSTAER wishes to thank the following exhibitors for participating in this year’s conference. We hope that you will take time during the conference to stop and visit each exhibitor. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the latest and greatest in our field! Shay Utley, Exhibits Committee Chair for 2017
Alyssa’s Beads for Life20163 Westlake PkwyGeorgetown, TX [email protected]
American Printing House for the Blind (provided artwork for bags)1839 Frankfort AvenueLouisville, KY 40206-00851-800-223-1839www.aph.org
Bookshare/Benetech480 S. California Avenue, Suite 201Palo Alto, CA 94306-16091-409-679-0680 www.bookshare.org www.benetech.org
Christal Vision106 Evans Oak Ln.San Antonio, TX 782601-800-299-0700 FAX: 1-210-662-7559www.christal-vision.com
Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center4800 N. Lamar Blvd.Austin, Texas 787561-800-628-5115 FAX: (512) [email protected] http://www.twc.state.tx.us/jobseekers/criss-cole-rehabilitation-center
EXHIBITORS
Eschenbach Optik22 Shelter Rock LaneDanbury, CT 068101-800-487-5389 FAX: 1-(888) 799-7200www.eschenbach.com
Guiding Eyes for the Blind611 Granite Springs Rd.Yorktown Heights, NY 105981-914-245-4024 FAX: 1-914-245-1609www.guidingeyes.org
HIMS, Inc. 4616 Howard Lane, Suite 960Austin, TX 787281-888-520-4467 FAX: 1-512-837-2011www.hims-inc.com
HumanWare 1UPS WayChamplain, NY 129191-800-722-3393 FAX: 1-888-871-4828www.humanware.com
Stephen F. Austin State University (Donated Water)Nacogdoches, TX www.sfasu.edu
EXHIBITORS
Texas Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (TAPVI)3315 San Mateo Dr.Austin, TX [email protected]
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired1100 West 45th StreetAustin, TX 787571-512-206-9383 FAX: 1-512-206-9244www.tsbvi.edu
VFO: Freedom Scientific; Ai Squared; and, Optelec brands11800 31st Court NorthSt. Petersburg, FL 337161-800-444-4443 Ext. 1122 M 469-360-1143 FAX: [email protected]
ViewPlus Technologies, Inc.1965 SW Airport Ave.Corvallis, OR 973331-503-706-6566www.viewplus.com
Vision Associates3505 Broad StMcHenry, IL 60050P. (815) 355-6804F. (815) [email protected]
WHERE AM I GOING?To keep track of which sessions you want to attend.
Session Time Title Room
1 2:45 –4:00
2 4:15 – 5:30
3 9:00 – 10:15
4 10:45 – 12:00
5 2:15 – 3:30
6 3:45 – 5:00
7 5:00 – 6:15
8 9:15 – 10:30
Agenda at a Glance
Thursday, March 30, 20178:00 - 4:00 Registration9:00 - 11:00 Pre-conference: Self-Determination and
Independent Living Activities9:30 - 11:30 Pre/Early Conferences Session11:3
0- 1:00 Lunch on your own
1:00 - 5:00 Exhibits open1:00 - 2:00 Welcome and Keynote Address2:00 - 2:30 Board Nominations & Announcements2:45 - 4:00 Session 14:00 - 4:15 Break4:15 - 5:30 Session 26:00 - 8:00 President’s Reception
Friday, March 31, 20177:00 - 7:30 Fun Run/ Walk7:30 - 4:30 Registration8:00 - 4:00 Exhibits Open8:00 - 9:00 Plated Breakfast- “Breakfast with Joe & Lou”9:00 - 10:15 Session 310:1
5- 10:45 Exhibit Visiting Time/Break
10:45
- 12:00 Session 4
12:15
- 2:00 Luncheon and Awards
2:15 - 3:30 Session 53:30 - 3:45 Break3:45 - 5:00 Session 65:00 - 6:15 Session 76:30 - 7:30 TAPVI Social
Saturday, April 1, 20177:30 - 8:30 Registration8:00 - 9:00 TAER Business Meeting and
“Build Your Own Taco” Breakfast
9:15 - 10:30 Session 8
Strand Room Title and Description Presenter(s)ECC –
ILSBallroom
BLearning that My Reflection
MattersValerie Alvarez
An interactive session that will include ideas and techniques in helping students and young adults who are visually impaired/blind learn skills and tips for applying makeup, hygiene for both males and females, how to establish personal and professional relationships and general self-advocacy skills.
ECC –Self-Deter-mination
BallroomC
Making Switches Accessible-A Make It and Take It
Jill Brown & Michelle Johnson
Participants in this session will discuss the purpose of cause and effect learning using switches to access battery operated toys. Then, using everyday available materials, participants will be able to make a battery interrupter and pressure switch. This will allow a single switch battery operated toy to be accessible for those children who are not able to independently activate toys. Follow up group discussion to investigate for various sites and activities to incorporate switch learning.
Strand Room Title and Description Presenter(s)ECC –
Rec-LeisureLagunaMadre
Loom Knitting for Leisure or Work? Neva Fairchild
*9:30 – 11:30
This hands-on session will teach the basic stitches used in loom knitting, demonstrate casting on and off, and share resources for learning the craft through other blind loom knitters. Samples of loom knitted items will be shown. Necessary organizational skills and the social benefits of crafting will also be discussed. Sign up at Registration Table.
Thursday, March 30, 2017Keynote Address 1:00 – 2:00
Strand Room Title and Description Presenter(s)TAER 2017
KeynoteAddress
Corpus Christi
BallroomB & C
Blind Ambition: Life Story of Discovering a Pediatric Brain Tumor At the Age of 5 to then
Become a Paralympian
Patricia Walsh
Patricia Walsh was hospitalized in 1986 for the removal of a pediatric brain tumor that was the cause of her vision loss. She was ill as a result of the tumor for most of her young life.
Patricia then lost the remaining partial vision at the age of 14 due to complications of the previous surgery that were not correctable. She later became a successful engineer, athlete, and avid volunteer.
Patricia believes her willingness to take on challenges at the risk of failure is what enabled her to overcome the trauma of losing her sight.
Key Takeaways:- Next level leadership; seeing strengths in others- Practice self-awareness- Move forward with a growth mindset.
Thursday, March 30, 2017Session 1 2:45 – 4:00
Strand Room Title and Description Presenter(s)
ECC – Career Ed. Aransas Customized Employment-
We Can Do It!
Lynne McAlister &
Eva Thompson-
LavigneThis session will share the customized employment process and show examples of how customized employment strategies have led to successful employment for students who traditionally may not have found it. This session will include video and pictures of students in all phases of the customized process as well as parent perspective. Learn more about how customized employment can work for you!
ECC –ILS
Laguna Madre
The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Its’ Parts: Integrating Family System Models in the Provision of Educational and Counseling Services for Students Who are Blind and Visually Impaired (Part 1 of 2)
Janice Moran
This presentation offers professionals a holistic and systemic approach to service provision for students who are blind and visually impaired. We will explore how to further integrate family systems in such a way that students’ independence and individuality are not compromised, but become more enhanced.
ECC – Braille &TG Matagorda Braille and
Tactile Graphics- Part I Sue MattsonTranslating math worksheets into the Nemeth code within a UEB context is addressed in this hands-on two-part session. Both sessions will use the latest versions of software. The first session will focus on braille formatting of mathematics and the second will focus on tactile graphic production.MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS (Part 1 of 2)
Thursday, March 30, 2017Session 1 2:45 – 4:00
Strand Room Title and Description Presenter(s)ECC –
Assistive Technology
CopanoBookshare: A Free & Easy Solution for Students with
Reading Barriers Jeanie Bell
This presentation will highlight Bookshare while showing various technology tools that provide access. Bookshare is a free resource for students and can be accessed through computers, iPads/iPods, Android Devices, Braille Devices, etc. Students with visual impairments can have access to over 500,000 books including texts, literary works, books for pleasure, and other resources.
ECC –O&M
BallroomB O&M For Older Adults
Dr. Nora Griffin-Shirley
& Anita PageAn interactive presentation where 30 participants simulate visual impairment and the aging condition. Challenges and instructional strategies for teaching O&M to older adults with visual impairments will be discussed.
ECC –Rec Leisure
MIVIO&M
BallroomC
Leisure & Recreation Ideasfor MIVI and Deafblind
Hillary Keys &
Shelby Walker
This interactive session will include sharing of ideas for Recreation and Leisure activities for MIVI/DB population. Pictures from and information about past ECC related events for MIVI/DB hosted by Region 10 ESC's ECC Planning Committee will be a jumping off point for interactive ways they might be scaled down for home/classroom. The audience is also encouraged to share ideas/activities that have worked for them. If time allows, we also will discuss resources that may be available in your own area and how to access them.
ECC –Braille Aransas
APB: Aidan’s Path to Braille(or an Alternative Path
to Braille)
Ann Adkins & Sherry Airhart
Join us for an exciting session that will encourage you to “think outside the box” and explore new ways to provide braille and pre-braille instruction to students. TVI Sherry Airhart will share her innovative materials and strategies that have helped Aidan learn many of the literacy skills he will need on his “path to braille”. You will be energized and amazed at how a non-traditional approach to instruction can make all the
Thursday, March 30, 2017Session 1 2:45 – 4:00
difference in a child’s life.
ECC –ILS
LagunaMadre
The Whole is Greater Than theSum of Its’ Parts: IntegratingFamily System Models in The Provision of Educational and
Counseling Services for Students Who Are Blind
and Visually ImpairedPart 2 of 2
Janice Moran
This presentation offers professionals a holistic and systemic approach to service provision for students who are blind and visually impaired. We will explore how to further integrate family systems in such a way that students’ independence and individuality are not compromised, but become more enhanced.
ECC –Braille & TG Matagorda
Braille andTactile Graphics- Part 2 Sue Mattson
Translating math worksheets into the Nemeth code within a UEB context is addressed in this hands-on two-part session. Both sessions will use the latest versions of software. The first session will focus on braille formatting of mathematics and the second will focus on tactile graphic production.MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS (Part 2 of 2)
Thursday, March 30, 2017Session 2 4:15 – 5:30
Strand Room Title and Description Presenter(s)ECC –
Rec/Leisure Bus Entrance Toes in the Sand with Rec Heather Munro &
DJ Dean
This session will be hands-on fun with beach related rec activities, such as beach volleyball, Frisbee golf, building sand castles, etc. We will cover steps from teaching the game to your students through playing the game. Participants will use occluders/blindfolds during portions of this session.
ECC – AT
Copano Using Braille and Speech to Access Google Classroom
Peter Tucic
Google Classroom is used widely by schools as a platform to create, distribute and grade assignments. Access to Classroom with braille has been limited thus far. This presentation will highlight how students can use braille and the BrailleNote Touch to complete math and language arts assignments within Google Classroom.
ECC –O&M Ballroom B
Practice Session Using the VISSIT to Determine
Service Intensity
Dr. Rona Pogrund &Dr. Shannon Darst
The Visual Impairment Scale of Service Intensity (VISSIT) is a tool developed to help TVIs determine the appropriate type and amount of service for a student with a visual impairment based on needs identified in the evaluation. Attendees will have hands-on experience in completing a VISSIT on a case-study student.
ECC –Compenatory
Ballroom C Writing Tasks:Tools and Tips
Neva Fairchild
This hands-on session will allow participants to explore a wide variety of writing options for different levels of vision and age groups. From braille to tablets and bold line pens to iOS, you will be able to explore the world of writing from a different perspective and take away samples.
Friday, March 31, 2017Session 3 9:00 – 10:15
Strand Room Title and Description Presenter(s)
ECC –Compensatory Aransas Reading Options for Students
with Visual Impairments Renee Toy
Come learn about the vast array of reading options now available for large print, audio and braille. Organizations such as Bookshare, Texas Talking Book Program, BARD, and Learning Ally will be covered as well as hands on opportunities to explore the variety of assistive technologies that work with these services.
ECC –MIVI
Laguna Madre
Issues and Solutions in Serving Students with Multiple
Impairments
Kate Moss Hurst & Hillary
KeysThere are many issues for the VI professional associated with serving students with visual impairment and multiple disabilities including deafblindness. This highly interactive session will focus on identifying these issues and exploring potential solutions. If you are interested in ways to improve services for these individuals, please join us for this session. If you belong to Division 3 you don't want to miss it.
ECC –Rec /
LeisureMatagorda
Visual Art for the
Visually ImpairedScott
BaltisbergerBlind and visually impaired students are often discouraged or excluded from participating in fine arts classes. This session will provide information and discussion regarding benefits of and barriers to more full and meaningful inclusion as well as possible ways to address these issues.
Friday, March 31, 2017Session 3 9:00 – 10:15
Strand Room Title and Description Presenter(s)
ECC –AT Copano
The New Paradigm in Notetakers: The Playing Field has Never
Been This Accessible!Damian
Pickering
We have bridged the gap between blindness-specific and mainstream programs in a single device. This notetaker capitalizes on the strength of the Polaris Office suite of programs used by millions of people worldwide on their Android tablets while maintaining unprecedented access to blindness-specific features such as Nemeth and UEB math entry.
ECC –O&M
BallroomB
Autonomous Vehicles:They're Coming!
Implications for Safety,Ethics, Policy and Pedestrians
with Visual ImpairmentsPart 1 of 2
JoAnneChalom
Technology and features of autonomous vehicles (AV), intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and connected vehicles (CV) become more mainstream many issues arise, especially for individuals with visual impairments. How will all three components impact strategies pedestrians who are blind? The answers are being contemplated, but the discussion must start before all parts are fully engaged.
ECC –ILS
BallroomC
Extreme Home Makeover: VI Edition
Cindy Bachofer & Kathi Garza
Every student dreams of what “my place will look like when I’m on my own,” This presentation will cover general principles for setting up a functional and aesthetically pleasing living space. The focus includes adaptations for low vision as well as strategies for managing typical tasks within the home.
Friday, March 31, 2017Session 4 10:45 – 12:00
Strand Room Title and Description Presenter(s)
ECC –Braille/
CompensatoryAransas
Reinforcing Math Concepts While Teaching Nemeth Code to
Students in Grades PK-3
Tina Herzberg & Susan
Osterhaus
Come and join us to learn fun and easy ways to use games, manipulatives, and free materials to reinforce math concepts while teaching Nemeth Code to students in grades PK-3.
ECC –MIVI
EILagunaMadre
Serving Infants and Toddlers with Deafblindness
And Multiple Impairments
Dr. Holly Cooper &
Sara KitchenIn this session, we will share strategies for intervention in a home setting to address the needs of infants and toddlers with deafblindness or visual impairment with additional disabilities. Suggested frequency and duration of home visits, topics to address with caregivers, and direct intervention with babies and infants will be discussed.
ECC – Sensory Matagorda What’s New From APH Sue Enoch
New materials available within the last year from the American Printing House for the Blind will be shown and demonstrated so participants can have some hands-on familiarity with them. An attempt will be made to have teachers who are currently using or field-testing these materials to share their evaluation.
ECC – Rec/Leisure
BusEntrance
Adapted Sports for Visually Impaired
Joe Paschall, Christine
Seljenes &Dr. Carlos Cervantes
Join us to learn how we have made adaptations for 4 sports that include the blind and visually impaired: tennis; aquatics and competitive swimming; beep kickball; and golf. Resources, demonstration of games, and equipment usage will be presented.
Friday, March 31, 2017Session 4 10:45 – 12:00
Strand Room Title and Description Presenter(s)
ECC –Compensatory Copano
NOAH SchoolKit: A Resource for Educators and Families
of Students with Albinism
Kathi Garza & Chrissy Cowan
The National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH) has a website dedicated to providing rich information and resources for students, families, and educators affected by albinism. The SchoolKit is a new tool divided into sections that include documents parents and educators can use as a springboard to collaborate on visual needs within the home, school, and community.
ECC –O&M Ballroom B
Autonomous Vehicles: They're Coming!
Implications for Safety, Ethics, Policy and
Pedestrians with Visual Impairments
Part 2 of 2
JoAnneChalom
Technology and features of autonomous vehicles (AV), intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and connected vehicles (CV) become more mainstream many issues arise, especially for individuals with visual impairments. How will all three components impact strategies pedestrians who are blind? The answers are being contemplated, but the discussion must start before all parts are fully engaged. This Session will be from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
ECC – Activities
Ballroom AVendorRoom
Helping Parents & Professionals Navigate the
Newest Technologies, Services and Programs
Vendors
Participants will have the opportunity to learn first-hand about new and cutting edge innovative devices and programs from various vendors in small group settings.
Friday, March 31, 2017Session 5 2:15 – 3:30
Strand Room Title and Description Presenter(s)
ECC – AT/O&M Aransas
Uncovering the Hidden Population in Low Vision: A 5-Year Look at a
Student-Parent Program on Driving with Low Vision and
It’s Multiple Benefits
Cindy Bachofer
Driving is a teenager’s dream and having low vision may get in the way of that dream. TSBVI developed a student-parent program focusing on this topic and discovered unexpected benefits in bringing this population together. The presenter gives an overview of the program model, participant feedback, and range of benefits.
ECC –ILS
LagunaMadre
L.I.F.E. (Living Independentlyin a Functional Environment)
Edwina Wilks, Kellee Costello & Julie Wilson
L. I. F. E. is a new, non-profit organization focused on addressing the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) needs of the children with a visual impairment in East Texas. We will share our process of becoming a non profit in Texas, past and future L. I. F. E. events, and how we plan to address the ECC needs in a rural setting.
ECC –Compensatory Matagorda Supporting Tactile Learning
and Nemeth Code in Math
Jeri Cleveland, Debra Sewell,
Susan Osterhaus
& Janet BeanDo you support a tactile learner in math? Centered around the new publication, Nemeth At A Glance, presenters will address needs in early math development, essential evaluations, collaboration, the Nemeth rule for modified expressions, comparisons signs and spatial arrangements. In addition, participants will be guided through interlining practice of Nemeth within UEB. MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS (Part 1 of 2)
Friday, March 31, 2017Session 5 2:15 – 3:30
Strand Room Title and Description Presenter(s)ECC –
AT CopanoUsing Zoomtext 11 and
JAWS 18 Effectively Together What Is New at VFO!
Kimberly Cline
Come learn about the effectiveness of using Zoomtext 11 and JAWS 18 together. .This session will also discuss what’s new at VFO as well as the merger of Freedom Scientific, Optelec and Ai Squared and the power of these three companies working together as one!
ECC –Self-
DeterminationBallroom
BFun WaysTo Teach
ECC ConceptsKathie Preece
Finding time to teach Expanded Core Curriculum Skills to students of all ages and abilities can be daunting. However, there are many ways to use one lesson to teach academic skills, life skills and ECC skills. All ages and abilities can use these activities that are simple to plan for, require few materials and are engaging and fun for students and instructors.
ECC –Compensatory Ballroom
C
Using an Active Learning Approach with Learners with Significant Challenges
Charlotte Cushman & Kate Hurst
Find out what Active Learning is all about! This approach, which was created by Dr. Lilli Nielsen, is designed to support learners with the most significant multiple disabilities to actively engage in the world around them. Learn how to select materials and equipment, and explore the Active Learning Space website.
Friday, March 31, 2017Session 6 3:45 – 5:00
Strand Room Title and Description Presenter(s)ECC – MIVI Aransas CHARGE Syndrome…
Our Son, His StoryAmandaBowdoin
Amanda Bowdoin who is a Visually Impaired Teacher is also a mother of JD who has CHARGE Syndrome. You will learn about what is CHARGE and how it impacts parents and siblings. She will also talk about the Medical side that plays a part and the Education. The last 20 minutes her daughter, Olivia who is JD twin will be speaking about how she communicates to JD and how having a brother with CHARGE has helped her and educate others.
ECC –Braille/AT/
CompensatoryLaguna Madre
How Refreshable Braille Display Affects Computer Skills
Sharon Nichols
Will a refreshable braille display help my student? This session will demonstrate how refreshable braille displays allow students tactile reinforcement to complement aural skills. Braille displays paired with a screen reading program build tactile reading literacy!
ECC –Compensatory Matagorda
Supporting Tactile Learning and Nemeth Code in Math
Part 2
Jeri Cleveland,
Debra Sewell, Susan
Osterhaus & Janet Bean
Do you support a tactile learner in math? Centered around the new publication, Nemeth At A Glance, presenters will address needs in early math development, essential evaluations, collaboration, the Nemeth rule for modified expressions, comparisons signs and spatial arrangements. Also, participants will be guided through interlining practice of Nemeth within UEB. MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS (Part 2 of 2)
Friday, March 31, 2017Session 6 3:45 – 5:00
Strand Room Title and Description Presenter(s)ECC –
Sensory Efficiency/
Low Vision
CopanoTeacher Preparation in Assistive Technology
CompetenciesDr. Beth Jones & Belinda Rudinger
Lack of training in assistive technology for teachers has been cited as a primary obstacle in the successful use of AT by students with disabilities. This presentation will review a research study conducted at the AT Lab at Texas A&M University at Commerce with pre-service teachers regarding AT competencies.
ECC –Transition Ballroom
B
TSBVI Transition Programming:An Overview of the
EXIT and Post Secondary Program (PSP)
and the Ways that TSBVI Helps Prepare Students for aSustainable Adult Life
Tad Doezema, Maribeth Betton
Linda Locke,& Tyler
ThompsonTSBVI Assistant Principal and Transition Coordinator will detail efforts to more effectively prepare students (age 14+) for adult life. These efforts include increased collaboration with all stakeholders in the Transition planning process. PSP Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator will provide an overview of current PSP Programming and Transition Planning practices.
ECC – Rec/Leisure
Ballroom C
The Facelift ofBeep Baseball
Andrew Bernet
Many people have heard about beep baseball. Most people however don’t realize how the game has grown up just like our students do with time. This presentation will illustrate the new face of beep baseball, how it can be used to incorporate all areas of the ECC, and practice strategies.
Friday, March 31, 2017Session 7 5:00 – 6:15
Friday, March 31, 2017Session 7 5:00 – 6:15
Strand Room Title and Description Presenter(s)
ECC –Compensatory Matagorda Braille and Adapted Materials
Interest Group MeetingSue Mattson
Looking for an exciting opportunity to be a part of the beginnings of a new Division? If you create or use braille, tactile graphics, large print, DAISY files, and/or 3D printed materials then please come to this meeting and help us begin to lay the foundation for a new AER Division. We will discuss the general purpose of AER Divisions and how this group can achieve those goals through training, research, sharing information, promoting best practices, and collaboration with other Divisions within AER.
ECC –O&M
LagunaMadre
O&M DivisionMeeting
Heather Munro
O&M business meeting. Attendees are eligible to receive ACVREP credit for this session.
ECC –AT Copano IT Division
MeetingBelinda Lane
What’s so great about the Apple Watch anyway? Join us to learn about exciting new technology and upcoming division activities. Come get involved to share knowledge and promote the application of assistive technology at work and school.
Strand Room Title and Description Presenter(s)ECC –
Compensatory Aransas Collaboration:It’s a Game Changer!
ElizabethEagan
Friday, March 31, 2017Session 7 5:00 – 6:15
With the abolishment of DARS, how do you maintain successful relationship with HHSC, TWS, and school districts? From referral to services, how you can work together to meet the needs of the student.
ECC –Compensatory
BallroomB
What’s New inShort-TermPrograms
Sara Merritt
Texas School for the Blind’s (TSBVI) Short-Term Programs department is offering new and exciting opportunities for students to receive the individualized instruction they need in academics and in the ECC. Through online learning and individualized instruction classes, teachers are serving students and collaborating with TVIs in a whole new way.
ECC –AT/O&M
BallroomC
How Technology Can EnhanceSpatial Cognition
ChrisTabb
What can be done to prevent challenges with spatial cognition? Are there tools that can be used to facilitate greater awareness of one's current travel environment? We will connect resources that are presently available as well as technologies that are just on the cusp of development.
Strand Room Title and Description Presenter(s)ECC –Career/
TransitionCopano
Connecting Low-Vision Students to Classroom
Coursework with Prodigi/Connect 12
Jim Sullivan
Connecting to course content, classroom activities and learning management tools is essential in enabling low-vision student to compete with their sighted peers. This session will explore various ways Prodigi Connect 12 empowers low-
Friday, March 31, 2017Session 7 5:00 – 6:15
vision students to complete reading assignments, access cloud- based materials, make classroom observations and submit written assignments.
ECC –O&M Nueces A By Popular Demand…
Student Panelists Return!
Heather Munro, Michael Munro,
Trenton Rowland,Abby Blackwell &
Jillian DaigleA trio of veteran panel members—college students with visual impairments reveal their latest developments, struggles, and achievements. These young adults (all of whom are now O&M majors; one going for dual-certification TVI) are eager to share their stories, and look forward to a lively “Q & A” with audience members. Come and explore how we can utilize this post-transition feedback to best meet the present and future needs of our students.
ECC –Compensa-
toryNueces B
FVE/LMA Experiencefor the New TVI: A Sensible
Approach for Our PTVIN(Precious TVI Newbies)
to theFVE/LMA
Debbie“Cricket”Cady
Are you a fairly new TVI? How do you feel about doing all of those FVE/LMAs that are in your future? Do you Find yourself Viewing the Encounter as Less than a time of Merriment and something you'd like to Avoid? Well, come take a journey with "Cricket" and let's explore some Fun and Valuable ways to Explore how you can leave those adverse thoughts behind, so that you Might be able to end up feeling Accomplished, instead! If you have your own personal "FVE/LMA Kit,” bring it along!
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Friday, March 31, 2017Session 7 5:00 – 6:15
Friday, March 31, 2017Session 7 5:00 – 6:15
Friday, March 31, 2017Session 7 5:00 – 6:15
Friday, March 31, 2017Session 7 5:00 – 6:15