[MDPOBC] February Note

Mon Feb 3 17:51:50 UTC 2020

Hello all,
We have some very exciting things happening in Maryland! Check out events and programs happening in February. Check out the free or significantly reduced TVI programs that are listed below that people may want to take advantage of in your counties!!! More on this issue will be forthcoming.
February events

8: Maryland Regional Braille Challenge: Out of this World<https://sites.google.com/s/1hWS1VAd71NblHqL6ATbGfB0pobA9jfuY/p/1XMwR6iAV8EHGqUrGFesWaZOUZdH4OgH9/edit>

14: Low Vision Clinic (Contact Sharon Whited with questions sharonw at mdschblind.org<mailto:sharonw at mdschblind.org>)

15: GRIT in the Home Part 2

15: Maryland parents of blind children "sharing the love" Family Party. 10am-2pm, 200 East Wells St. Baltimore. Questions contact Melissa Sheeder at melissas at mdschblind.org<mailto:melissas at mdschblind.org> or cell at 410-868-2779

18: Professional Development- NFB Newsline Demo<https://sites.google.com/s/1hWS1VAd71NblHqL6ATbGfB0pobA9jfuY/p/1Td56pKOeg_dSJLFKRcP6YyvizICHkOQp/edit>

24: CVI Live! Ask the Expert Series with Becky Hommer -CVI and Orientation and Mobility<https://zoom.us/meeting/register/62fb811321effd56cde7dc3c8da9331e>

29: Parents learning together networking activity. Through MSB Register for Parent learning together February 29 here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1fAR41BCV8lOV_oxUmIdGpENR90wm0NYdESlwQJvEHZv2-Q/viewform>
Items Below:
Active Learning for students with multiple disabilities: webinar
AER Conference
NFB EQ
NCUEB
Summer Conference World of Possibilities
TVI Tuition Reduction programs
Webinar: Newsline Demo (Flyer attached)
Sharing the Love Family Party
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Active Learning for students with multiple disabilities: Webinar
Event Details: February 13, 1-2 pm
This webinar will provide a brief introduction to Active Learning, which is an educational approach created by Dr. Lilli Nielsen of Denmark designed for learners who are functioning below the developmental age of 48 months (4 years).
Basic principles will be discussed, along with resources to help families and practitioners to get started implementing this approach.
Register here: https://perkins1.secure.force.com/pmtx/evt__QuickEvent?id=a1B3n00000DbpeF
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AER Conference

DC-MD AER, in partnership with the Maryland State Steering Committee for Programs Serving Students with Visual Impairments, we invite you to: “Closing the Gap for our Students and Clients”

2020 Annual Conference

Doubletree by Hilton Annapolis

210 Holiday Court

Annapolis, MD 21401

March 19 and 20, 2020

Submit a Proposal for AER conference here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecJM4GG9u2hdjjQpKlUhH2QbIUKwKM-Vjtld2sug5DRszDxQ/viewform?usp=sf_link>!!

Register for AER conference here<https://sites.google.com/dcmdaer.org/dc-mdaer/conference-registration?authuser=0>!

Contact Josh Irzyk with questions: joshuai at mdschblind.org<mailto:joshuai at mdschblind.org>
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NFB EQ
June 21-27, 2020
St. Paul, Minnesota
NFB EQ (the National Federation of the Blind Engineering Quotient program) is a week-long summer engineering program for blind and low-vision teens from around the United States.
NFB EQ is jam-packed with fun and learning. Participants spend each day engaged in activities designed to strengthen their knowledge of engineering as well as their problem solving abilities. In the evenings, participants explore the local community and participate in various recreational activities.
Applications are due March 29
More information on NFB EQ here<https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/national-center-blind-youth-science/nfb-eq>
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TVI Tuition Reduction Programs
These TVI programs offer partial or whole TVI tuition assistance. Please encourage people in your counties to apply!

a.    University of Massachusetts Boston<https://globalinclusion.umb.edu/apply/vision-studies-med>: Tuition support (Grant pays $900 of $1,400 tuition per course). Applications due March 1

b. Pittsburgh<https://www.education.pitt.edu/academics/vision-studies-programs>: offering up to 100% tuition assistance

c. Northern Illinois University<https://www.cedu.niu.edu/seed/graduate-programs/masters-visual-disabilities.shtml>: must be in person, 100% tuition plus yearly $5,520 stipend (flyer attached)
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NCUEB

We are off to a great start in our statewide NCUEB implementation. Two TVI’s from PG County took and passed the test. Congratulations to Lisa Belliveau and Matthew Spencer as the newest NCUEB certified individuals in Maryland. Upcoming test dates for NCUEB are all on the TVI portal<https://sites.google.com/view/tviportalmaryland/ncueb-testing>. The upcoming dates are:

          March 25, Rockville Maryland

          May 13, Maryland School for the Blind

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Summer Conference: World of Possibilities
July 9-10
Maryland School for the Blind
The 2020 summer Conference, "World of Possibilities" seeks to bring together professionals and stakeholders in the education of blind and low vision students in the state of Maryland. Join us to engage in powerful, important, and inspiring personal and professional development on July 9-10, 2020. Save the date is attached.
Submit a proposal to present at World of Possibiliites conference here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTPx1Btzl_iPeEWB0c0nlKVdLoSw7GZZhTbmgZ8RRLw8_VZQ/viewform>
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NFB-Newsline Demo

When: February 18, 3 pm EST

Description: This is a hands-on webinar on NFB Newsline. You will learn how to access the service via the different platforms including telephone, smart device and computer. This is a great webinar for TVI’s and parents to get a better in depth understanding of how to use this free service. Liz Graves is the NFB Newsline coordinator for Texas and will be conducting the presentation. If you cannot attend the day of, the session will be recorded. Contact hours will be provided. Due to accessibility, there is no registration for the webinar. Just remember to login the day of the session!

Questions? Conchita.hernandez at maryland.gov<mailto:Conchita.hernandez at maryland.gov>

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Sharing the Love Family Party
Maryland Parents of Blind Children
“Sharing the Love” Family Party
Saturday, February 15, 2020, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. At National Federation of the Blind (200 E. Wells St. Baltimore, MD 21230)
Arts and Crafts, Cooking and other Hands-on activities, Lots of snacks, Participate in creating a time capsule. Extra special this year: Help prepare and package gifts for House of Ruth, a local organization that cares for victims of domestic violence and their children. Donations of travel size toiletries, school supplies, coloring and activity books, and small toys (such as toy cars or stress balls) are greatly appreciated! (https://hruth.org/)
Please RSVP to Melissa Sheeder at (410) 868-2779 or melissas at mdschblind.org<mailto:melissas at mdschblind.org>

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Conchita Hernandez
Statewide Blind and Low Vision Specialist
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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