[MDPOBC] Mid-October Note

Thu Oct 21 12:31:02 UTC 2021

"Eyes on Maryland" Mid-October 2021 Note

We have some great upcoming events we did not want you to miss until November so check them out!

[Maryland School for the Blind: See Beyond]

Maryland School for the Blind Outreach Department: Fall and Winter Short Courses 2021
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Virtual Drum Circle Workshop with
Kristen Arant “Drum Lady”

Register for Virtual Drum Circle here<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=8ab1cbb28c&e=f570d81d7e>

Saturday, October 30th, 2021

10:00 - 10:45 am (Grades K - 5th grade)

11:00 - 11:45 am (Grades 8 - 12th)

Do you have a passion for rhythm? Join us for an online rhythm and drum circle where you can learn rhythms and songs of the African diaspora, then use what you learned to create your own beats! Bring a drum, a pot, a box, a bucket, or get creative. Find your own “drum” and join us for some fun. Everyone is welcome!

Virtual Storytelling Workshop for all Ages
Saturday, November 20th, 2021
10:00 - 10:45 am for younger students
11:00 - 11:45 am for younger students

Register for Virtual Storytelling here<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=6da883bb2d&e=f570d81d7e>

Grab a comfy seat and settle back to listen to the TWO-TIME STORYTELLING GRAMMY WINNER, Bill Harley, enthrall and delight you with his stories. Fun for the whole family!
For Parents/Guardians: Are “Learning Styles” Just a Myth?
Saturday, October 30th, 2021
10:00 - 10:45 am
Register for Are Learning Styles a myth here<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=e9f082f37e&e=f570d81d7e>

Prerecorded video “Learning Styles & the Importance of Critical Self-reflection” presented by Tesia Marshil, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Florida, Researcher of Development of students’ motivation, self-control, skills and teacher-student relationship. Discussion following presentation generated by Sharon Whited, (MSB Low Vision Specialist) and Renee Kirby (MSB Parent Coordinator) to discuss bridging the gap between how things are learned in school and how they are carried over into the home. Opportunity for Parent Networking.

Holiday Cooking Ideas for Your Aspiring Chef
Saturday, November 20th, 2021 / 10:00-10:45 am
Register for Holiday cooking ideas here<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=534517dada&e=f570d81d7e>

View a prerecorded video tutorial presentation in which Melissa Sheeder and
Conchita Hernandez share some of their favorite recipes and kitchen “tricks of the trade”. Melissa and Conchita, both with visual impairments, will demonstrate techniques when using some of their favorite kitchen gadgets, tools and recipes.

Transition Fair
For Blind and Low Vision youth, their families, teachers and providers

NOVEMBER 12, 2021,  1-4:30 PM
Location: Holiday Inn Baltimore - Inner Harbor in the Hopkins Room on the Lower Level of the Conference Center
105 W Fayette Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

You are cordially invited to participate at the first Maryland Transition Youth Services Fair that focuses on Blind and Low vision students. This free Transition fair will focus on transition services for blind and low vision students in Maryland and will take place in conjunction with the fifty-fifth annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland. Feel free to encourage your transition families and students to attend.

This will be an opportunity for you to:

  *   Interact with transition age blind and low vision youth, their parents and families
  *   Present on your transition programs
  *   Engage with TVI’s across the state
  *   Hear professional presentations from state education and transition leaders in the field of blindness
  *   Network with other providers from around the state
  *   Have a booth to share your resources, services and information (free)

Please register here for the Transition Fair <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=b1722733bc&e=f570d81d7e> free of charge no later than Friday, October 29, 2021 by 5:00 PM EDT.

Cordially,
Maurice Peret mperet at nfb.org<mailto:mperet at nfb.org>
On behalf of the Maryland Transition Coalition
(National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, DORS, Maryland School for the Blind, Bridges Transition Help Desk, Colombia Lighthouse for the Blind, Connections Beyond Sight and Sound, and Blind Industries and Services of Maryland)

[Colorfull full Braille cell. Words on the logo " Maryland Regional Braille Challenge and the Braille Insitute"]
2022 Maryland Regional Braille Challenge

Save the date: February 5, 2022

  *   We are unsure if the event will be in person or virtual at this time so stay tuned!

  *   Check out the website for updates: Maryland Regional Braille Challenge<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=7ca1f9bb7b&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   Complete the 2022 Maryland Regional Braille Challenge Volunteer Form<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=141258ad9b&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   This year’s theme will be “Just Add Braille to Your Recipe for Success!” Parents and students will focus on ECC skills in the kitchen!

  *   Feel free to start spreading the word!

Contact Jackie Otwell: jacquelineo at mdschblind.org<mailto:jacquelineo at mdschblind.org>

Questions or comments: email conchita.hernandez @ maryland.gov<http://maryland.gov>

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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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