[MDPOBC] Mid-June Note

Wed Jun 16 16:23:25 UTC 2021

Mid-June Note
Mid-June 2021 MSB Outreach Note

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Mid-June 2021

The end of the school year is upon us. Wishing you all a most needed break. There are some great opportunities coming up you will not want to miss. Check them out!

June 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=f5d303c3a1&e=f570d81d7e>. Email conchita.hernandez at maryland.gov<mailto:conchita.hernandez at maryland.gov> to add your events to the Portal
June

  *   1: Wear your favorite Braille Shirt day! A  special limited edition t-shirt is available for purchase <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=5dd4efa943&e=f570d81d7e> and will be mailed to your home in time for the big day if you are interested. The t-shirt has the words “Maryland Bee-lieves in Braille'' in both print and Braille. A black eyed-susan and bee are on either side of the text. There is also the Maryland School for the Blind logo located at the very bottom of the design

  *   1: NFB Transition Mentoring event: Self-Advocacy and Accommodations in Post-Secondary Education. 7 pm EST. Contact Maurice Peret, MPeret at nfb.org<mailto:MPeret at nfb.org> Mobile (804) 928-4015

  *   7: NFB Transition Mentoring event: Access Technology to Communicate in School and the Workplace. 7 pm EST. Contact Maurice Peret, MPeret at nfb.org<mailto:MPeret at nfb.org> Mobile (804) 928-4015

  *   12: Transition LITE Program: Contact Contact Bethany Martin, Manager of Youth and Education Services. Phone: 202-573-9661 (cell). E-mail: bmartin at clb.org<mailto:bmartin at clb.org>

  *   14: NFB Transition Mentoring event: Exploring Online Job Search Tools. 7 pm EST. Contact Maurice Peret, MPeret at nfb.org<mailto:MPeret at nfb.org> Mobile (804) 928-4015

  *   15: APH webinar, Prevent Document Frustration: JAWS and PDFs <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=a67ff6be54&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   18: Bridges Help Desk Event: Aira: #NationalSplurgeDay<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=fb2eeb29ed&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   21-25: Camp Abiliites:<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=9d952a4841&e=f570d81d7e> Overnight campt for students ages 12-16 who are blind or low vision. Limited to 15 students. The Maryland School for the Blind’s Camp Abilities is to provide students from across the state (and neighboring states) with an authentic and educational opportunity to participate in a variety of sports, health-enhancing activities, and social opportunities that they can continue after their week of camp. We strongly promote independence and self-advocacy throughout the week and encourage them to socialize and develop strong relationship with peers that will last a lifetime. For more information, contact Tim Taylor at timothyt at mdscshblind.org<mailto:timothyt at mdscshblind.org>.

  *   22: APH webinar, Career Technical Education: More than Workshop Classes <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=e3ba390a7d&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   23: APH webinar, Introduction to Dramatic Writing Part 2: Energize your writing with Audiojack <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=51e71cc780&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   24: NCUEB test proctoring

  *   25: APH webinar, The Road Ahead: Career Readiness for Middle School Students <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=0c7482fcbc&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   29: APH webinar, Career Technical Education: More than Workshop Classes <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=065551e43f&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   30: APH webinar, Connecting the Dots: Introduction to Refreshable Braille Displays <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=fcf82855d4&e=f570d81d7e>

Bridges Help Desk event: Accessing Aira
Date: June 18
Isn’t it great that there is a #NationalSplurgeDay? We're inviting Maryland blind/low vision transition-age students to join the Free Bridges Helpdesk this Friday, June 18, at 5 p.m. as we celebrate the end of the week and the beginning of summer!

In this Bridges Helpdesk Outreach activity, students will get together in the Free Bridges Helpdesk Zoom room at 5 p.m. and discuss a great tool for accessing visual information: Aira. Aira is a service where you can call a trained agent in real-time to assist you with tasks in which visual information might be helpful.

If the students you support don’t have an Aira account yet, that’s no problem: accounts are free, and we’ll walk the students through the process. We’ll show them how to use Aira and share tips from seasoned Aira users. We’ll then take time to practice: using Aira’s free five minutes offer. We’ll take time to chat, share our summer plans, and just enjoy being with each other.

We’ll also share other ways to use Aira at NO COST. One of the free ways to access Aira support is the Aira Access program, where Aira is free to use at certain airports, governmental offices, colleges, museums, and stores, including Starbucks, Target, Walgreens, and Wegman’s.

We’ll hang out as long as the students want, but before they leave, we will need something from them: the name of their favorite Aira Access location. Why? Because after the event, we will send all Maryland participants ages 14-21 a gift card for the Aira Access location they choose. That way, they can practice using Aira for free at their favorite store—and shop for free!

Space is limited, so please ask the students you support to sign up NOW on our Accessing Aira: #NationalSplurgeDay web form<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=7a7fb4f699&e=f570d81d7e>! We’ll send your student the Zoom link after you register. We’re looking forward to an evening of learning, laughter, and (shopping) lists!

Register for the Accessing Aira Event here<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=69353e4884&e=f570d81d7e>

Request FREE accessibility training for your staff
If you reside in Maryland, and work in a school system, you can request accessibility training for your staff. To do so email conchita.hernandez at maryland.gov<mailto:conchita.hernandez at maryland.gov>

The Maryland School for the Blind Outreach Department is pleased to announce our series of ECC Professional Development Webinars

Free to attend
All will be recorded and posted to the MSB YouTube page, 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=7ee51358bd&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=c26fcf8284&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=4d7f7c60be&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=d13c8f5b3f&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=6f282ec41b&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=bdad628f82&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=6370d06278&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=1ead68920d&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   August 27: Sensory Balance Tool for CVI<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=ccc7d3cc57&e=f570d81d7e> (First 10 people to register 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=a8495d07d7&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=942fad55c8&e=f570d81d7e>

News from Maryland DC AER:
SAVE THE DATE!
DC-MD Chapter of AER 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=01ff4fbaac&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=c5c0f395a3&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. The overall excellence is for active or retired professionals. The deadline for turning in the nomination forms is September 10, 2021. The awards will be presented at the annual conference on October 22, 2021. We know that it seems like a long time away, but if you do it now, you won't have to try to remember to do it during your summer break or when you return in the fall, which is already overwhelming enough! And remember, the more detail you give regarding why this person is worthy of acknowledgment, the better that person’s chances of winning.

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=4802f8dbf9&e=f570d81d7e> is for an active professional who provides excellent direct instruction or support to children with visual impairments ages birth to 21.

The Recognition of Excellence in Direct Service in Rehabilitation<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=626b014a9d&e=f570d81d7e> is for an active professional who provides excellent direct rehabilitative service or support to enhance the lives of individuals with visual impairments. Accomplishments may include facilitating independence, self-advocacy, vocational and/or life goals, etc.

The Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Blindness and Visual Impairment<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=143cec599d&e=f570d81d7e> is for a person or group who has made outstanding contributions to the field of blindness. Accomplishments may be in such areas as administration, advocacy, development of policy or curriculum, contributing to the body of knowledge with research or publications, lifetime contributions in education or rehabilitation, etc.

Friend of the Blind and Visually Impaired Community<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=c875596ffb&e=f570d81d7e> is to recognize contributions of an individual or a group affiliated with, but not primarily involved in, the education or rehabilitation of individuals with visual impairment. Accomplishments should include providing goods or services which help foster independence and self-worth within the blind and visually impaired community. Examples may include a supermarket assisting in teaching a group class how to effectively shop, a community group donating white canes to an agency, an airline making an effort to hire blind personnel in customer service, etc.

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=8d4b99791e&e=f570d81d7e>

7/5/2021 at 7:00 PM Eastern | Preparation of a Resume and Cover Letter

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7/13/2021 7:00 PM Eastern | Scholarship Opportunities

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7/19/2021 7:00 PM Eastern | Mastering Standardized Testing

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8/3/2021 7:00 PM Eastern | Navigating the Online Job Application

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8/9/2021 7:00 PM Eastern | Mastering the Common Application Essay

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8/17/2021 7:00 PM Eastern | Getting the Most Out of Your IEP in High School

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9/6/2021 7:00 PM Eastern | Job Interview Strategies

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9/14/2021 7:00 PM Eastern | Exploring Your Interests Through Job Shadowing and

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9/20/2021 7:00 PM Eastern | Notetaking Fundamentals

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