[MDPOBC] August 2021 Note
Maria de la Concepcion Hernandez Legorreta
mariahl at mdschblind.org
Mon Aug 2 13:30:24 UTC 2021
August 2021 Note
August 2021 Note
Wishing you all a most needed break. There are some great opportunities coming up you will not want to miss. Check them out!
August upcoming events
You can check out the most up-to-date events on the Maryland TVI Portal<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=1866308160&e=f570d81d7e>. Email conchita.hernandez at maryland.gov<mailto:conchita.hernandez at maryland.gov> to add your events to the Portal
August
· 3: MSB Outreach Webinar by Dr. Karen Wolffe, Career Education: Preschool through Middle School for Students with Visual Impairments, Including those with Additional Disabilities<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=27b5cc0817&e=f570d81d7e>
· 3: NFB mentoring program: Navigating the Online Job Application <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=b6f130010b&e=f570d81d7e>
· 3-4: Virtual Summer Institute: Literacy for Complex Learners<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=cd29aef0b9&e=f570d81d7e>
· 4: Webinar by Logantech: Implementing Tactile Symbols with Kelly Fonner<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=ddb74c7cb7&e=f570d81d7e>
· 4: APH Webinar: ParentConnect: A family support Group offered in partnership with the Virtual Parent Support Group Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=5afd0cb7d2&e=f570d81d7e>
· 9: NFB mentoring program: Mastering the Common Application Essay <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=757c5d485e&e=f570d81d7e>
· 10: MSB Outreach Webinar by Dr. Karen Wolffe, Career Education and Transition: Middle School through High School for Students with Visual Impairments, including those with Additional Disabilities<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=8dcca9cf2b&e=f570d81d7e>
· 12: MSB Outreach Webinar by Diane Sheline: Literacy and CVI<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=af0af444ef&e=f570d81d7e>
· 13: MSB Outreach Webinar by Jackie Anderson: Teaching Independent Living Skills to Blind and Low Vision Students<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=9a584918f5&e=f570d81d7e>
· 14: NFB Career Quest Seminar for Transition Youth: Please RSVP no later than 5:00 p.m. eastern Friday, August 6, 2021, by contacting Maurice Peret, Coordinator of Career Mentoring & Employment Programs, at 410-659-9314, extension 2350 or mperet at nfb.org<mailto:mperet at nfb.org>.
· 17: MSB Outreach Webinar by Dr. Karen Wolffe, How Parents and Families Can Support Students with Visual Impairments, Including those with Additional Disabilities<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=33c03ddc47&e=f570d81d7e>
· 17: NFB mentoring program: Getting the Most Out of Your IEP in High School<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=d677821101&e=f570d81d7e>
· 10, 12, 17, 18 & 19: Connections Beyond Sight and Sound Summer Institute<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=534d9fd88a&e=f570d81d7e>- Cortical Visual Impairment: Communication Literacy, and Related Skills 3-5 pm EST
· 24: MSB Outreach Webinar by Dr. Lauren Lieberman Placement decision making in PE related to promoting potential in all areas of the ECC<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=5905451fb9&e=f570d81d7e> 3:30 pm EST
· 26: NCUEB<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=e357267faa&e=f570d81d7e> test at the Maryland School for the Blind
* 27: MSB Outreach Webinar by Diane Sheline: Sensory Balance Tool for CVI<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=abd2c68ab9&e=f570d81d7e> (First 10 people to register from Maryland will receive a FREE Sensory Balance Manual Written by Christine Roman-Lantzy and Matt Tietjen.)
The Maryland School for the Blind Outreach Department is pleased to announce our series of ECC Professional Development Webinars
Free to attend
All sessions will be recorded and posted to the MSB YouTube page<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=10e7d0a8be&e=f570d81d7e>, EXCEPT the webinars from Diane Sheline
Adaptive Sports and the ECC with Dr. Lauren Lieberman
· April 22: Infusing the ECC into Physical Education and Preparing for the Summer by Dr. Lauren Lieberman This webinar already happened and the recording can be found here<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=2efb9c5ab8&e=f570d81d7e> (link will take you to the recording)
· August 24: Placement decision making in PE related to promoting potential in all areas of the ECC<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=330f8d8475&e=f570d81d7e>
· September 23: Programming and resources in physical education for blind and low vision students<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=39ff9d6eee&e=f570d81d7e>.3:30 pm EST
· Consult: Lauren will be available to provide one on one consult to educators working with students in Maryland. She can provide tips, tricks, and guidance in particular schools and with particular students. To receive consult services from Dr. Lieberman, please fill out this google doc. <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=fd5c4e0269&e=f570d81d7e>
Career Education with Dr. Karen Wolffe
· August 3: Career Education: Preschool through Middle School for Students with Visual Impairments, Including those with Additional Disabilities<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=a779f0c0b7&e=f570d81d7e>
· August 10: Career Education and Transition: Middle School through High School for Students with Visual Impairments, including those with Additional Disabilities<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=429479c935&e=f570d81d7e>
· August 17: How Parents and Families Can Support Students with Visual Impairments, Including those with Additional Disabilities<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=0af12c27be&e=f570d81d7e>
CVI with Diane Sheline
These will not be recorded. Each session is 3 hours
· August 12: Literacy and CVI<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=dd47cefb93&e=f570d81d7e>
· August 27: Sensory Balance Tool for CVI<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=580ed9747d&e=f570d81d7e> (First 10 people to register in Maryland will receive a FREE Sensory Balance Manual Written by Christine Roman-Lantzy and Matt Tietjen.)
Independent Living Skills with Jackie Anderson
· August 13: Teaching Independent Living Skills to Blind and Low Vision Students<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=fed9a1967f&e=f570d81d7e>
Erin Shadwick and STEM
· September 8: Teaching the ECC through STEM for students with visual and Multiple Impairments<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=048bd3ca69&e=f570d81d7e>
Burju Sari and Sensory Balance
* September 22: Sensory Balance for kids with visual impairment with additional disabilities<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=b19a080083&e=f570d81d7e>
Connections Beyond Sight and Sound:
Virtual Summer Institute 2021 Cortical Visual Impairment: Communication, Literacy, and Related Skills 5-Part Series
With presenters: Christine Roman-Lantzy, Christopher Russell, and Jennifer Willis,
Dates: August 10, 12, 17, 18 and 19, 2021
The course content is designed to provide assessment and educational information regarding Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Participants will gain knowledge and skill to better identify, assess, and educate children with CVI. A unique focus on the complex communication needs for students with CVI and deafblindness will be addressed by two experts in the field.
Learning Objectives:
* Participants will be able to describe the impact of CVI on the student’s ability to: gather visual information, gain access to materials presented in the educational and community settings, gain access to effective communication tools.
* Participants will be able to describe the components of anticipation, motivation, communication and confirmation as related to the individual’s learning
* Participants will gain knowledge and skill to better identify, assess and educate students who have or at risk for CVI
* Participants will be able to demonstrate knowledge of adaptations and CVI recommendations to better enhance communication strategies for students with CVI and complex communication needs or dual sensory loss
Space is limited Registration Fee $50.00 per person
Register for the Summer Institute here<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=150991ae39&e=f570d81d7e>
Check out this great video from the Maryland/DC Connctions Beyond Sight and Sound. They offer services across the state on Deafblindness, dual sensory loss and CVI. Great video to share with families.
[https://mcusercontent.com/da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03/video_thumbnails_new/682b67f069381f65832ec6cc35135c62.png]<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=e7e6f4ff4e&e=f570d81d7e>
SAVE THE DATE!
DC-MD Chapter of AER and the Steering Committee Serving Visually Impaired Students invites you to:
TogethAER Again
At this time, we are planning to have an in-person conference and are so excited to see our friends and colleagues. More information to follow soon.
Date: October 22, 2021
Location: Maritime Conference Center<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=17c253bd10&e=f570d81d7e> in Linthicum, MD
We also need your expertise. Please consider presenting and sharing your knowledge
Submit a Proposal here<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=307fa6770e&e=f570d81d7e>!!
Registration Information coming soon!!!
Annual Awards Announcement
It's that time again to think about nominating your colleagues in the vision and rehabilitation fields. Especially given the unusual times we have lived through over the past year, nominating a fellow professional will have even greater meeting, The awards for excellence in education and rehabilitation are for active professionals only.
Nominations can be submitted in the form of a Word document to Al Kaufman at alan.kaufman at pgcps.org<mailto:alan.kaufman at pgcps.org> or by filling out the Google forms in the links below.
The Recognition of Excellence in Direct Service in Education<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=b0d573a800&e=f570d81d7e>
The Recognition of Excellence in Direct Service in Rehabilitation<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=e32c11640d&e=f570d81d7e>
The Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Blindness and Visual Impairment<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=9fe8fab9f9&e=f570d81d7e>
Friend of the Blind and Visually Impaired Community<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=825f62f8c9&e=f570d81d7e> i
Happy nominating.
NFB summer 2021 virtual pre-ETS offerings from the NFB Career Mentoring Program
Apply for NFB Summer offerings here<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=c36508b40d&e=f570d81d7e>
August 3 7:00 PM Eastern | Navigating the Online Job Application
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91010626526<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=360511a1ff&e=f570d81d7e>
August 9 7:00 PM Eastern | Mastering the Common Application Essay
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95751085558<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=d3d297108c&e=f570d81d7e>
August 17 7:00 PM Eastern | Getting the Most Out of Your IEP in High School
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97413898557<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=97ae5e0af0&e=f570d81d7e>
September 6 7:00 PM Eastern | Job Interview Strategies
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95606901546<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=e91da27f73&e=f570d81d7e>
September 14 7:00 PM Eastern | Exploring Your Interests Through Job Shadowing and
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93483358645<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=87f76463f6&e=f570d81d7e>
September 20 7:00 PM Eastern | Note taking Fundamentals
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91784839233<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=5d65cc5e5a&e=f570d81d7e>
Questions: Maurice Peret,
(410) 659-9314, extension 2350| MPeret at nfb.org<mailto:MPeret at nfb.org>
Mobile (804) 928-4015
Attention Maryland Blind and Low-Vision Students
If you are looking for an opportunity to take your career readiness skills to the next level, please join the NFB Career Mentoring Program along with the Maryland Association of Blind Students for our post-COVID 19 NFB Career Quest Saturday Seminar.
When?: Saturday, August 14, 2021
Time?: 10 AM - 4 PM
Who is invited?: Eligible blind and low-vision high school and college students between ages 14 and 21
Where: NFB Headquarters (Baltimore)
* Comprehensive day of learning from successful blind professionals
* Hands-on opportunity to polish up your resume
* Sharpen your interview techniques
* Test your business fashion savvy
* Network with blind peers
* Ask burning questions about working while blind
Please RSVP no later than 5:00 PM Friday, August 6, 2021 by contacting Maurice Peret, Coordinator of Career Mentoring & Employment Programs, at 410-659-9314, extension 2350 or mperet at nfb.org<mailto:mperet at nfb.org>.
We look forward to your active participation in this fun and interactive event!
Computers for the Blind
This great program offers refurbished laptops and desktops to any blind and low vision individual in the United States. You can receive one device per year. Can be a great option for student home use.
* Cost: Laptops $200, Desktops: $145
* If the TVI writes a letter on how the student would benefit from the computer and attaches it to the application, a $60 discount will be applied to the already discounted price!
* All devices come with a one year license to JAWS or Zoom text
* Comes with Windows 10
* Comes with Microsoft Student Edition
* Comes with Windows Defender
Process to get the equipment
1. Fill out an application on the website
2. Send the letter from the TVI, to get the $60 discount
3. Once application is approved, you will be contacted to purchase with a credit card, can also sent a purchase order
4. Ships free matter for the blind directly to the student
5. Device Comes with a one year replace policy
Website to Computers for the Blind<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=ae030e4d2f&e=f570d81d7e>
Contact person: Bryan Carver service at computersfortheblind.org<mailto:service at computersfortheblind.org> put Bryan in the email
Phone 214-340-6328
News from LBPD
Reach the LBPD Kids desk at: kidsdesk.lbpd at maryland.gov<mailto:kidsdesk.lbpd at maryland.gov>
Announcing the Youth Reference Desk!
It’s Back to School! Don’t worry, The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled has you covered. Whether you are a student, parent, or teacher we have an abundance of FREE and readily available services, programs, and materials. Need additional support, contact the Youth Reference Desk for more assistance. If you request a call from a librarian, please allow one business day for us to respond. For faster service, connect with us directly at kidsdesk.lbpd at maryland.gov<mailto:kidsdesk.lbpd at maryland.gov>
Tails & Tales Summer Reading
Challenge begins June 28th – August 6, 2021
This year, our theme is all about animals and the stories around them. All ages are welcome to participate as there is a challenge for everyone. We challenge our patrons to read books, attend library programs, and complete activities throughout the summer. Keep track of your reading on our Beanstack site<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=9110f04929&e=f570d81d7e> Read about our challenges below.
Tails & Tales Summer Learning 2021 (Newborn to 3) Encourage your child’s early literacy skills by completing any of the Read, Talk, Sing, Write, or Play activities. Earn a rubber ducky when you complete 10 activities. Additionally, keep reading to earn a board book, another rubber ducky, and entry into the grand prize raffle drawing.
Tails & Tales Summer Learning 2021 (Kids - Teens) MD LBPD is giving our readers options on how to earn 30 points toward completion. When you are finished, collect your completion prize. Additionally, keep reading to earn an entry into the grand prize drawing! The number of completion points can be earned according to your age group. Grand Prizes will consist of gift cards, toys, or tickets to special events.
The Free Maryland Bridges Transition Helpdesk
Bridges Helpdesk will continue into 2022
* Maryland Department of Education Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services will continue to support the free Maryland Bridges Transition Helpdesk through July 2022
* We are committed to continuing to provide our thorough responses to each inquiry promptly, will a goal of two or fewer business days between inquiry and response.
* Maryland Bridges Transition Helpdesk’s Accessible Assistive Technology Technical Assistance
* High-quality and reliable information about the accessibility of curricular materials, including software
* References to relevant federal and state regulations (COMAR) to help educators meet their responsibilities regarding the accessibility
* Guidance in obtaining/creating accessible curricular materials for blind/low vision students.
* Introducing Stakeholder Roundtables
* Semi-annual Maryland Bridges Transition Helpdesk Roundtables for each of the following groups: (1) transition-age students, (2) their families and community allies, and (3) their educators (special and regular education teachers, school support staff, paraprofessionals, and administrators)
* Topics driven by stakeholder requests, data from the Maryland Bridges Transition Helpdesk, and responses to outreach activities, including social media
Upcoming Bridges Helpdesk Transition Tip Tuesdays: START NOW
* This August, the Free Bridges Transition Helpdesk will feature Tuesday Transition Tips related to readiness for school (both secondary and post-secondary).
* Topics will include:
* August 3: Start Now: Testing Accommodations for College Board Tests (PSAT, SAT, AP, CLEP)
* August 10: Start Now: Testing Accommodations for the ACT Tests
* August 17: Start Now: Brush up on your accessible software (JAWS/ZoomText/NVDA/VoiceOver)
* August 24: Start Now: Explore Demos Accessible Online Scientific Graphing Calculator
* August 31: Start Now: Gather Tactile graphics and tools to make them
Always Free and Confidential
The Free Bridges Helpdesk supports educators as well as students and families of blind/low vision students everywhere in Maryland. Our dedicated blind adults and blindness education experts are eager to help with questions, concerns, and ideas and to invest the time to ensure that you get thorough and helpful answers.
All inquiries are confidential, and we will never share information that identifies anyone who contacts the Helpdesk.
Contact us
* Accessible web form<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=a5582aa32d&e=f570d81d7e>
* Send us a text: (410) 305-9199
* Email: Helpdesk at imagemd.org<mailto:Helpdesk at imagemd.org>
* Visit our Bridges Helpdesk website<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=5ea7b45b1f&e=f570d81d7e>
* Call (443) 320-4003, leave a voice mail message, and we will return your call
NCUEB Test in August
The NCUEB test will be offered on August 26 at the Maryland School for the Blind. All new TVI's looking to become certified in Maryland must past this test. Check out our TVI Portal NCUEB Page<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=36856f5d47&e=f570d81d7e> with more information and how to register.
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