[MD-Sligo] Fwd: APH Webinars: More Webinars Added!

[Dontee Wrenn]

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> Date: June 8, 2021 at 4:30:50 PM EDT
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> Subject: APH Webinars: More Webinars Added!
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> Access Academy is the education professional’s one-stop resource for the training webinars you need to get the most out of APH products and services. The majority of Access Academy webinars also provide Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) credit.
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> June 10, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST
> Multiply Your Success at Math and Exams with MATT Connect  
> With MATT Connect, it all adds up! Learn how the MATT Connect can be used to study math from addition and subtraction to higher level problem solving. In this webinar, we will also learn how to set up exam mode, which allows a teacher to customize permissions on features offered on the MATT Connect.  
> Register Here 
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> June 11, 2021, 12:00 – 1:30 PM EST
> Loop there it is! Repetition is key to learning with Code Jumper
> Repetition is a key component of learning any new skill. In this webinar, we’ll explore how keeping a Computer Science journal can activate and reinforce skills learned during Code Jumper lessons. Get in the habit of coding while we explore repetition in coding with Lesson 6: Loops. 
> Register Here
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> June 15, 2021, 11:30 – 1:00 PM EST
> Prevent Document Frustration: JAWS and PDFs
> Are PDFs a pain? Get the Adobe advantage! In this webinar, we will address ways to navigate Adobe Acrobat PDF documents with JAWS, share useful keyboard commands to make reading easier, and show you how to use the JAWS feature Convenient OCR to read inaccessible PDFs. 
> Register Here
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> June 22 & June 29, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST
> Career Technical Education: More than Workshop Classes 
> Think Career and Technical Education (CTE) is only vocational classes? Think again! Attend this webinar series and not only dispel misconceptions about CTE coursework, but also discover how students with Visual Impairments can actively engage in developing career specific skills with positive work outcomes. 
> Register Here
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> June 23, 2021, 3:00-4:30 PM EST
> Introduction to Dramatic Writing Part 2: Energize your writing with Audiojack  
> Join APH as the journey continues in the second webinar in this dramatic writing series. Get inspired by Audiojack, sound-based movies with no words to mindfully engage your imagination, and learn the basics of writing a dialogue. Whether you joined us for part one or are starting with part two, you’ll learn strategies to inspire your students and build creative writing skills. 
> Register Here
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> June 25, 2021,  1:00 -2:00 PM EST
> The Road Ahead: Career Readiness for Middle School Students 
> The employment rate for individuals with visual impairments is approximately 37% and remains relatively unchanged for decades. The Road Ahead webinar series guides educators to move beyond triaged transition planning with the goal of changing the trajectory for all students. Attend this webinar to better understand what is meant by career readiness skills for middle school age students, identify ways to guide students to discover suitable careers, and how to embed career readiness skills within all areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum. 
> Register Here
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> June 29, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST 
> Career Technical Education: More than Workshop Classes 
> Think Career and Technical Education (CTE) is only vocational classes? Think again! Attend this webinar series and not only dispel misconceptions about CTE coursework, but also discover how students with Visual Impairments can actively engage in developing career specific skills with positive work outcomes. 
> Register Here
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> PARTNER SHOWCASE! The APH Partner Showcase is part of Access Academy, but does not offer ACVREP credits. The Showcase is strictly informational/promotional, and highlights some of APH’s partner vendors in field, and their product(s).
> June 16, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST
> Creating Meaningful Dots with PixBlaster: Origins and Opportunities
> Physics, Oregon State University, and high-resolution embossing technology all collided in the late 1990s, leading to the creation of ViewPlus in 2000.  APH and ViewPlus joined forces in 2020 to launch PixBlaster, the first embosser available on Quota. Join our Partner Showcase to learn more about one of our newest partners and the latest in embossing technologies. 
> Register Here
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> For more information about Access Academy and upcoming Access Academy webinars, please visit the About Access Academy webpage.
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> As our nation continues to adjust with some schools and students remaining in virtual instruction, APH’s Virtual ExCEL Academy offers FREE engaging lessons for students with a variety of abilities. Live lessons are held Tuesday-Thursday at 3 PM EST, and are organized by age/grade level.
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> APH ExCEL CAMP, 2021!!  The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is preparing to offer the Virtual ExCEL Camp from mid-June through mid-August. The Virtual ExCEL Camp will include a live hour at 2:00 ET, Monday through Friday, and is free to all registrants. Our target audience will continue to be students with vision loss. Please visit the Virtual ExCEL Camp page for information as we build up to the camp days. We hope to see many familiar names in the chat room during our Virtual ExCEL Camp. See you soon!
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> For more information about Virtual ExCEL Academy, to register, and for a listing of upcoming webinars, visit the Virtual ExCEL Academy webpage.
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> The APH ConnectCenter includes FamilyConnect, CareerConnect, and VisionAware – a hub of websites that offer curated advice and resources to assist children, parents, adults, job seekers who are blind or visually impaired, and their associated professionals, leading to greater independence and success in their lives.
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> June 10, 2021, 4:00 – 5:30 PM EST
> The Benefits of Working: Navigating SSI/SSDI While Seeking Employment 
> Interactive presentation about the many benefits of becoming employed, particularly for recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or beneficiaries of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), including an overview of work incentives, as well as helpful hints for overcoming challenges such as overpayments, SSA staff in need of additional training, and ensuring continuation of healthcare coverage   
> Register Here
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> June 14, 2021, 2:00 – 3:30 PM EST
> Round Table – Conversations With Parents
> Many teachers of students with visual impairments encounter difficult conversations with parents and caregivers, particularly in Early Intervention when families are just learning of their child’s visual diagnosis. During this session, a panel of vision professionals will discuss the challenges and offer advice when having hard but necessary conversations with families. 
> Register Here
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> June 15, 2021, 12:30 – 2:00 PM EST
> Living with Low Vision: An overview of available services, assistive technologies, and funding
>  In the second of two webinars on low vision, attendees will learn about assistive technology and services that help people with low vision perform everyday tasks. Using the state of Massachusetts as a case study, the presenters will illustrate the needs, available services, and funding for 3 different groups, namely: a low vision student, a professional working remotely, and a patient with multiple disabilities. Different funding options will be discussed including federal funding to address learning loss for students in K-12 education. 
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> June 23, 2021   5:30 -7:00 PM EST 
> Monitoring Your Blood Sugar Levels with Low or No Vision 
> This webinar will explore the importance of monitoring your blood glucose levels. We will provide information and demonstrations of talking blood glucose meters, and how to make continuous glucose monitors (CGM) accessible. Also, if you have trouble getting blood on the test strip, join this webinar to learn some helpful tips! 
> Register Here
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> For more information about the APH ConnectCenter, including upcoming and previously recorded webinars, visit the APH ConnectCenter webpage. The ConnectCalendar is where people or organizations can share and find information about events taking place across the country. Have an event related to blindness that you want people to know about? Add it here!
> Looking for more educational opportunities? Head over to the APH Hive, our FREE eLearning platform for educators and families that you can access at any time to earn ACVREP credits from the comfort of your home and office. With a growing course catalog covering categories like Early Childhood, Expanded Core Curriculum and more, we’re compiling the resources you need to serve students. Learn more and sign up today!
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