[KeystoneChapter] Fw: PA UEB Public Forum Registration

[Harriet Go]

Hi everyone,
Please see the emails below to register for one of PaTTAN's public comment forums regarding the implementation of UEB in Pennsylvania.

If you have any questions, please contact NFB of PA state president Lynn Heitz at lynnelaine2 at verizon.net

Thanks,
Harriet

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From: Drenth, Joe <Joe.Drenth at JBTC.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 12:17 PM
To: Lynn Heitz; 'Dunnam, Jennifer'; 'James Antonacci'; 'Michelle McManus'; tbrown.brl at gmail.com; 'Connie'; 'Harriet Go'; 'Jason Ewell'
Subject: RE: PA UEB Public Forum Registration

Hello Lynn and all,

I just registered for the May event in Malvern.

I’m not sure if they are trying to be difficult, but there is a required field labeled simply “IU” which has options 1 through 29. I used Google to look up the IU number for Bucks County (#22), but it certainly would have helped if they had included  names or designations along with the IU numbers in the combo box. If someone cannot find their IU number, let me know and I can help look it up… Or just pick your favorite number from the options. *smile*

Warmly,
Joe


Joseph Drenth
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From: Lynn Heitz [mailto:lynnelaine2 at verizon.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 5:25 PM
To: 'Dunnam, Jennifer'; 'James Antonacci'; Drenth, Joe; 'Michelle McManus'; tbrown.brl at gmail.com; 'Connie'; 'Harriet Go'; 'Jason Ewell'
Subject: FW: PA UEB Public Forum Registration

Good Evening All,
The Depart. Of Special Education has opened the Survey Monkey link to register to comment on the implementation of UEB in PA.  If you are copied on this message, please go to the link in the below e-mail and register.

Please send me an e-mail after you register.  Also, I need to know of any additional individuals from your chapters who will be registering to comment.

Thank you,
Lynn


On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, Lynn Fox <LFox at pattanpgh.net<mailto:LFox at pattanpgh.net>> wrote:

Good afternoon everyone,

BSE announced on March 1, 2018 that public forums will be held to seek Pennsylvania stakeholder input regarding PA’s Unified English Braille (UEB) Implementation Plan.  Details are forwarded below.

Site registration through BSE is now open! Reserve your in-person participation at:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/brailleforum<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2Fbrailleforum&data=02%7C01%7Cjgombocz%40pa.gov%7C006c5c02f13345b9d12b08d582a548a7%7C418e284101284dd59b6c47fc5a9a1bde%7C1%7C0%7C636558568767053312&sdata=3SuoHjObWeuVazQDnc4P2AgP3GCyHPHatc9UMRh%2Fsks%3D&reserved=0>
Please note: the forum presentation and questions will be available on the PaTTAN website after the last forum is held on May 11, 2018 to accommodate those who would like to post their responses to BSE’s questions electronically.

Please help spread the word and forward this announcement to other stakeholders in your network:

•         Professionals serving school-aged and adult individuals who are blind and visually impaired

•         IU/LEA Supervisors, Administrators, and Curriculum Directors responsible for acquiring accessible instructional materials

•         Families and students

April 4, 2018
PaTTAN Harrisburg
6340 Flank Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112
9:00-1:30

April 12, 2018
PaTTAN Pittsburgh
3190 William Pitt Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
9:00-1:30

April 20, 2018
Central Intermediate Unit #10
60 Decibel Road, State College, PA 16801
10:00-2:00

May 11, 2018
PaTTAN East
333 Technology Drive, Malvern, PA 19355
9:00-1:30


Lynn A. Fox, Ed.D. | Educational Consultant
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)
3190 William Pitt Way | Pittsburgh, PA 15238
412-826-6865<tel:412-826-6865> (direct line) | 800-446-5607<tel:800-446-5607> (in PA only)
412-826-1964<tel:412-826-1964> (fax)
www.pattan.net<http://www.pattan.net/>

From: specialed at lists.cas.psu.edu<mailto:specialed at lists.cas.psu.edu> [mailto:specialed at lists.cas.psu.edu] On Behalf Of ED, Special Ed Resource Acct
Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 10:01 AM
To:
Cc:
Subject: Pennsylvania Unified English Braille Implementation Plan

Pennsylvania Department of Education
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

March 1, 2018

PENN*LINK

To:                   School District Superintendents
                        School District Special Education Directors
                        Intermediate Unit Executive Directors
                        Intermediate Unit Special Education Directors
                        Charter School Chief Executive Officers
                        Charter School Special Education Directors
                        Approved Private School Executive Directors
                        Approved Private School Special Education Directors
                        Area Vocational Technical School Directors
                        Area Vocational Technical Special Education Directors
                        Career and Technology Center Directors
                        Career and Technology Center Special Education Directors

From:               Ann Hinkson-Herrmann, Director
                        Bureau of Special Education



SUBJECT:       Pennsylvania Unified English Braille Implementation Plan



The purpose of this PENN*LINK is to inform stakeholders of the opportunity to provide comment through public forums regarding the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Unified English Braille (UEB) transition plan.



The Braille Authority of North America (BANA) voted on November 2, 2012 to adopt UEB as the official braille code of North America. BANA is the organization charged with promoting and facilitating the uses, teaching, and production of braille. Since the 2012 adoption of UEB, BANA has been working towards implementation of UEB in four phases. Phase four adopted UEB as the official braille code on January 5, 2016.



In response to the adoption of UEB and as part of the proposed transition plan, PDE seeks input from Pennsylvania stakeholders before the plan is finalized.  PDE is currently in the process of planning stakeholder forums to receive input regarding the implementation of UEB and the role of Nemeth Code for technical content.  These forums will be held in April and May of 2018 at each of the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network locations.  A separate PENN*LINK will be issued specifically on the topic of the stakeholder forums.



The proposed draft of the PDE Pennsylvania Unified English Braille Implementation Plan can be accessed here:  PA Unified English Braille Implementation Plan<http://www.pattan.net/category/Resources/Misc.%20Materials/Browse/Single/?id=55acce78150ba0d3368b4571>.



If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact John Gombocz by e-mail at jgombocz at pa.gov<mailto:jgombocz at pa.gov> or by phone at 717.772.3745<tel:717.772.3745>.
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