[MD-Sligo] Fwd: APH Webinars: February is FULL of Opportunities!

[Dontee Wrenn]

Dontee L. Wrenn

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> Date: February 1, 2022 at 8:54:11 AM EST
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> Subject: APH Webinars: February is FULL of Opportunities!
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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. 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).
> NEW!! Access to ACVREP certificates following live webinar participation is now available on-demand through the APH Hive. Follow these easy steps to retrieve your 2022 webinar certificates within 30 days of the event: 
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> Visit https://aphhive.org/#/webinar 
> Register or sign in to APH Hive 
> Specify opening/closing codes on “Access Webinar Certificate” page 
> View certificate (or revalidate codes if error occurs) 
> Return to APH Hive dashboard to access stored certificates, by scrolling down to “My Webinar Certificates."
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> February 2, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
> The Communication Continuum  
> There are many forms of symbol communication systems. Their purpose is to make communication easier for a student with a visual and multiple impairment who has difficulty with spoken language or difficulty using written language. The symbols are often highly individual but are linked to meaning for a particular student. Tactile symbol communication systems are designed for a nonverbal student who does not have enough vision to use a visual symbol system. We are going to walk through three products by APH, the communication continuum, and the reasons for each step. 
> Register Here for The Communication Continuum
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> February 7, 2022, 1:00 – 2:30 PM EST
> Babies Count: The National Registry for Infants and Toddlers with Blindness and Visual Impairment 
> The Babies Count project is one of a kind as no other registry of infants and toddlers exist in the United States.  The project aims to collect vital prevalence, epidemiological, and demographic information about children aged birth to 3 who are blind or low vision, including characteristics regarding their visual condition, developmental history, family, and early intervention service provision.  This information can be used for creating responsive and appropriate support programs for children and their families in both early intervention and school aged programs, improving teacher preparation programs, and funding of program development to meet the unique needs of this growing population. This presentation will introduce, or re-introduce, participants in the information gathered in the project since 1995.  Specifically, the latest survey results from 2021 will be reported as a representative sample of the population of infants and toddlers who are blind or low vision.  Additionally, participant will be shown how the project is changing and evolving and how they can participate in contributing data to the project.   
> Register Here for Babies Count: The National Registry for Infants and Toddlers with Blindness and Visual Impairment 
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> February 9, 2022, 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST
> Pandemic Learning Loss: Why reinforcement app games work! 
> Studies show that most students lost 4 months due to the pandemic. 
> Learn how you can use ObjectiveEd's gamified Reinforcement Learning System to reduce make up for learning loss and improve your student's outcomes in O&M, A.T., Braille Literacy and pre-ETS. 
> Register Here for Pandemic Learning Loss: Why reinforcement app games work! 
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> February 10, 2022, 3:00 – 4:00 PM EST
> On the Road to Code 1: CodeQuest   
> Build the foundation of coding and a love for Computer Science with this introduction to CodeQuest APH’s accessible coding app. This interactive session will inform teachers, students, and parents about the layout of the app, the prerequisite concepts, and foundational skills will be explored. Be prepared to play some levels and gain common vocabulary that will help your student along the Road to Code! This webinar is in a series and will lead into the Code and Go Mouse. 
> Register Here for On the Road to Code 1: CodeQuest
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> February 15, 2022, 3:00 – 4:00 PM EST
> Unbox your Code Jumper: Out-of-the-Box ideas for getting started with STEM  
> You’ve purchased a Code Jumper, now what? Get out your kit and play along with Robin Lowell and APH. We’ll unbox our Code Jumpers, examine the components, and build a program in this hands-on webinar. Be sure to download the Code Jumper app and connect to the Hub in advance of this webinar; we’re going to jump right in and get coding during this training.   
> Register Here for Unbox your Code Jumper: Out-of-the-Box ideas for getting started with STEM
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> February 16, 2022, 2:00 – 3:30 PM EST
> The Sensory Learning Kit: Supporting Communication for Learners with Visual and Multiple Impairments  
> The Sensory Learning Kit is an APH treasure that supports team collaboration and highly effective instruction for learners with severe disabilities. Gain confidence using the strategies and materials found in the SLK in order to conduct assessments and design highly effective instruction that supports learner engagement, exploration, and communication.  
> Register Here for The Sensory Learning Kit: Supporting Communication for Learners with Visual and Multiple Impairments  
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> Click here to learn more about upcoming virtual events, and Check out all of our recorded webinars here.   Please note that it takes up to 48 hours to upload the webinars to our site.  Please check back in a few days to see if the webinar you are looking for is available.
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> APH Virtual ExCEL Academy is back! New for 2022: we have shifted to after school hours and Saturdays. This means more opportunities for students to catch live classes. We have a range of classes focused on ECC areas taught by awesome professionals. You don't want to miss these classes!!
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> February 5, 2022, 1:00 2:00 PM EST
> Ir de compras al Supermercado 
> Academy Audience: High School   
> En esta lección los estudiantes aprenderán a hacer una lista de compras y a identificar precios de productos utilizando aplicaciones en el celular. Además, los estudiantes compararán ir de compras al supermercado en persona o hacer las compras en línea. Se discutirán técnicas de Orientación y Movilidad para navegar en un supermercado. 
> Register Here for Ir de compras al Supermercado 
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> February 10, 17, and 24, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM EST
> Creating Your Own Personal Passport 3-part series 
> Academy Audience: Grades 6 through Post High School
>  We are going to explore David Brown's idea of a personal passport and the need for it to increase one's self-determination. At the end of the series, you will have your own personal passport created and you will have the knowledge needed to utilize it appropriately. 
> Register Here for Creating Your Own Personal Passport 3-part series 
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> February 16, February 23, March 2, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM EST
> Skills for High School Success, 3-part series  Academy Audience: Middle and High School   
> Day 1: Learn skills and tricks for organizing your home, school materials, work items and schedule with or without a visual impairment. These skills are beneficial to learn to best streamline your life and make you the most efficient possible. 
> Day 2: Low tech and high tech and everything in between helps to keep our lives flowing and organized. Learn skills about technology that will be used in the educational and work settings throughout life and tips and tricks to make these skills and devices easier to use. 
> Day 3: Join us to learn tips and tricks needed to successfully finish high school and plan for post-secondary education. Resources with scholarship opportunities, university programs information, and college planning will be available to all attendees.
> Register Here for Skills for High School Success, 3-part series  
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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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> February 2, 2022, 7:30 – 8:30 PM EST 
> ParentConnect: A family support Group offered in partnership with the Virtual Parent Support Group Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind 
> 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 are open to families. No ACVREP or professional development credits will not be available. 
> Register Here for ParentConnect: A family support Group
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> February 3, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM EST
> APH ConnectCenter launches Career Conversations 
> Join the team at APH CareerConnect on the first Thursday of every month for our Career Conversations series. Richard Rueda, Digital Content Manager, and guest cohosts will welcome, introduce, and engage with working blind and low vision professionals from all backgrounds. Doctors, lawyers, teachers, Musicians, Scientists, and many others will step onto the CareerConnect stage on zoom throughout 2022. Each interview will begin with a discussion on how our featured working professional started and ended up in their career, including how advocacy, determination and confidence played a role throughout their successful journey.
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> Join us and meet Gena Harper, a Senior Vice President-Wealth Management and Senior Investment Management Consultant at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Oakland, California.   
> Ms. Harper, who has been a financial consultant for over 31 years, obtained her Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation through the Wharton School of Business and is an active member of the Association of Professional Investment Consultants (APIC). Born with congenital glaucoma, Ms. Harper is one of the few blind professionals in the investment industry in the United States. Undaunted by her condition, Gena made the US National Paracycling Team in 2011 and won a bronze medal in the National Handicapped Ski Championships. In addition she windsurfs and enjoys whitewater rafting, skateboarding and even cliff diving.  Her commitment to moving beyond limits and pursuing excellence extends into her community through her volunteer work and numerous speaking engagements.  
> Career Conversations will also be recorded and archived at APH CareerConnect. 
> Register Here for Career Conversations
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> February 12, 2022, 11:00 – 12:30 PM EST
> Navigating the Individualized Education Program : The Nuts & Bolts of Parent and Peer Advocacy Before and During Your Child’s IEP Meeting 
> Don’t feel lost in the abyss that is the Special Education process – we have guides to help you find and stay your path. Learn from experienced parent advocates about how to work your way through your child’s IEP meeting. We will help you identify obstacles early on and share strategies that will guide you through planning, advocating, finding allies, and putting together your own advocacy tool kit that can lead to a productive meeting. Bring your curiosity and questions!
> Register Here for Navigating the Individualized Education Program : The Nuts & Bolts of Parent and Peer Advocacy Before and During Your Child’s IEP Meeting 
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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!
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> Calling All Transition Students, 14 to 24! Join the CareerConnect Student Advisory Committee!
> APH CareerConnect is seeking blind and low vision high school and college students ages 14 to 24 to serve on our CareerConnect Student Advisory Committee.  
> The committee will: 
> Meet up to six times a year on Zoom alongside APH ConnectCenter staff to share insights and identify information and resource needs for transition-age youth with visual impairments 
> Assist in developing blogs and related content for peers transitioning from high school to college, school to work, and/or training programs 
> Engage with community audiences nationwide to share first-hand experiences with APH CareerConnect, APH ConnectCenter, and transition resources and services  
> For information on how to apply and to receive the full announcement with criteria, please, email your interest to Richard Rueda, APH CareerConnect Digital Content Manager, at rrueda at aph.org, by Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM PST. APH CareerConnect will announce the 2022-2023 Student Advisory Committee by Tuesday, March 1, 2022.
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> New!  ABIDE Office Hours
> February 2, 2022, 3:30 – 4:30 PM EST
> Starting February 2, APH’s Accessibility, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (ABIDE) department will hold office hours every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM Eastern time pending availability. Office hours are open to APH employees, EOTs, those who contact APH with ABIDE-related questions, and those working in the field of education for the blind and visually impaired. We offer guidance on all areas included in our department title. Do you have accessibility questions? Feel free to stop by. Want to make your programs more inclusive, we would love to chat with you!
> Click Here to Join ABIDE’s Weekly Office Hours.
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> 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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