[MDPOBC] November update

Fri Nov 1 14:18:42 UTC 2019

Hello parents,
November is upon us! I hope you are having a great fall and getting in the groove of the school year. I wanted to start a monthly note to you all to keep you up to date on what is happening across the state. At the end of this email is a list of events that can all be found on the TVI Portal<https://sites.google.com/view/tviportalmaryland/calendar>. If you at any time want to add any event to the portal, please just email me. Feel free to skim this email and jump to the information that is most relevant to you and share with your others.
Contents
Braille Challenge 2020
Braille Readers are Leaders Contest
Connections Beyond Sight and Sound Grant Opportunities
CPD Credits
CVI Live on November 18
NCUEB
November Events
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Braille Challenge: Out of this world
February 8, Maryland School for the Blind #LiftOffBC2020
Start getting your kids excited for The Maryland Braille Challenge! It is an academic competition for students who are blind or low vision braille readers. Braille Institute developed the Braille Challenge to motivate students to practice and hone their braille literacy skills, which are essential to academic and employment success. Any blind or low vision student in grades 1 - 12 is eligible to participate in the Braille Challenge. (Registration coming soon)
Any questions? E-mail Jackie Otwell, Coordinator of the Maryland Regional Braille Challenge at jacquelineo at mdschblind.org<mailto:jacquelineo at mdschblind.org>

  *   If your students do not know braille, they can participate in the NFB BELL Academy during the braille challenge with lots of fun activities!
  *   Consider nominating a teacher for Excellence in Braille Instruction.
  *   You can also nominate a student for the Sidney Iubelt Memorial Spirit Award (All applications coming soon)
  *   Consider volunteering, we need you. Fill out the volunteer form here for the Braille Challenge<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPqXBxv1towTYHRW2BS6iicRmf4DDq6944gOV9zVM-wjMtEQ/closedform>
  *   Check out all this info and more at the Braille Challenge link on the TVI Portal!<https://sites.google.com/view/tviportalmaryland/event-for-students/braille-challenge-2020>
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Braille Readers are Leaders Contest
Registration for the Braille Readers Are Leaders contest, administered by the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults in partnership with the National Federation of the Blind, will open Friday, November 1. The contest, with categories for children and adults, will run through January 18, 2020, and reading logs must be submitted by February 1, 2020. Check out details for Braille Readers are Leaders here<https://actionfund.org/BRAL>
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Connections Beyond Sight and Sound grant funding opportunities for families with children birth -21 who have dual sensory impairments or CVI.
Grant funds can be used for:

  *   Parent training (attending a conference or training)
  *   Programs or activities supporting your child (special therapies, swimming, horseback riding)
  *   Materials or resources that your child may need (cane, chairs, communication devices)
Be creative when thinking about the needs of your child. Four grants will be awarded to families up to $500.00 each. Grant applications will be accepted through November 30, 2019. Grants will be awarded January 1, 2020.
To complete your application for Connections Grant click here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgGCoTajx_dG2dAWbTYF2PzsGzPGKkxsCEqHYfr7-jhGvvng/viewform>
Question: contact Donna at donnaric at umd.edu<mailto:donnaric at umd.edu>
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Get CPD Credits!
For Maryland professionals, you will be able to receive 1 CPD credit from MSDE hosted by MSB by watching 15 of our webinars and completing a survey after each session. You will then receive follow up coaching to see how you implemented what you learned in the sessions. If you have any questions, please contact Ruth Ann Hynson email: ruthh at mdschblind.org Register and take webinars for CPD credits here<https://sites.google.com/view/tviportalmaryland/cpd-credits-in-maryland>
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CVI Live
Participate in this free webinar on November 18 at 3pm. Topic will be The CVI Assessment Range: Scoring, Materials and Procedures by Dr. Sandy Newcomb. Register for CVI Live here<https://zoom.us/meeting/register/292f900378a844e7cde7dc3c8da9331e>
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NCUEB
The November NCUEB has been cancelled but we have 2 people registered for the December data! Feel free to check out all the dates we are offering the test in 2020 and let your new TVI's know. I have FREE test prep materials that I can send to you at any time. All info<https://sites.google.com/view/tviportalmaryland/ncueb-testing> on the NCUEB available here<https://sites.google.com/view/tviportalmaryland/ncueb-testing>
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November Events 2019: Diabetic Eye Disease Month

2: First Lego League 180 Optimum practice

8-10: NFB MD State Convention<https://www.nfbmd.org/convention> (Baltimore, MD)

8: Low Vision Clinic (Contact Sharon Whited with questions sharonw at mdschblind.org)

9: LBPH- Assistive Technology Gifts for the Holidays: a complete look list from Toddlers to seniors. LBPH, 415 Park Avenue, Baltimore, 21201. 10-11:30 am

14: Mom's Night Out at Hot Pots in Timonium (contact Renee Kirby reneek at mdschblind.org)

16: First Lego League 180 Optimum practice

18: CVI Live! Ask the Expert Series with Dr. Sandy Newcomb -The CVI Assessment Range<https://zoom.us/meeting/register/292f900378a844e7cde7dc3c8da9331e>

19: For parents: Webinar Transition and Beyond<https://zoom.us/meeting/register/491fd27589c59f308c34be5db4a05ad8>

22-24: Maryland Career Quest Weekend Retreat<https://sites.google.com/s/1hWS1VAd71NblHqL6ATbGfB0pobA9jfuY/p/1VlQOyJIRRfZK6WTLjTUYqM1tp91HIjSi/edit>

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Conchita Hernandez
Statewide Low Incidence Specialist (Blind and Low Vision)
Maryland State Department of Education
Division of Special Education/Early
     Intervention Services
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-2595
410-767-0812 office
410-333-8165 fax
conchita.hernandez at maryland.gov<mailto:conchita.hernandez at maryland.gov>

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,Conchita
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Statewide Low Incidence Specialist (Blind and Low Vision)
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