[MDPOBC] September Note 2021

Wed Sep 1 17:07:58 UTC 2021

September Note 2021
"Eyes on Maryland" September 2021 Note

Back to school is an exciting time! Wishing you a great start to your year! Check out great opportunities below to help you prepare for the year ahead

Septemer 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=82583b7664&e=f570d81d7e>. Email conchita.hernandez at maryland.gov<mailto:conchita.hernandez at maryland.gov> to add your events to the Portal
September

  *   1: APH Webinar: Parent Connect: 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=0256131c73&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   6: NFB mentoring program: Job Interview Strategies<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=f3eb6063c0&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   8: MSB Outreach Webinar by Erin Shadwick: Teaching the ECC through STEM for students with visual and Multiple Impairments<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=11f2d4b003&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   10: APH webinar: Babies with CVI: Nurturing Visual Abilities and Development in Early Childhood <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=cce8593aaa&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   10: APH webinar: Triple Threat: JAWS + ZoomText = Fusion <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=9c0fad4d71&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   14: NFB mentoring program Maryland: Exploring Your Interests Through Job Shadowing <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=11977ee8f4&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   14: APH webinar: Teaching Screen Readers the Fun Way with Cody Laplante: Part 4 of 4   <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=2acb8bea81&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   17: APH webinar: Go Back to School with MATT Connect  <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=2b08933026&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   18: NFB Maryland Parent/Student Seminar for Transition Youth<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=c2f0fcb2b5&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   20: NFB mentoring program Maryland: Notetaking Fundamentals <https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=e235cbb573&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   22: MSB Outreach Webinar by Burju Sari: Sensory Balance for kids with visual impairment with additional disabilities<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=c6ebd5e561&e=f570d81d7e>

  *   23: MSB Outreach Webinar by Dr. Lauren Lieberman. Programming and resources in physical education for blind and low vision students<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=b0f71f5a41&e=f570d81d7e>. 3:30 pm EST

The Maryland School for the Blind Outreach Department: ECC Professional Development Webinars

We still have some September sessions. Remember they are 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=928e27eedb&e=f570d81d7e>,

Adaptive Sports and the ECC with Dr. Lauren Lieberman

  *   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=09031fbbe8&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=44f2002ced&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=9df4274225&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=67ca48ebbe&e=f570d81d7e>

ECC skills with Stacy Chambers
Check out Stacy's ECC boxes and information that she has developed around teaching the ECC skills in a fun and engaging manner.

Stacy's strategy to teach the ECC skills:

I choose one ECC area each month.

I share a checklist.

I push out some resources to families.

I look for skill gaps.

I plan and teach some fun, simple lessons for our learners.

Join the ECC Club<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=2fbacbd6dc&e=f570d81d7e> for braille or large print ECC materials on your doorstep each month!

I think you will find MORE learner enjoyment, a GREATER sense of purpose, and see BETTER outcomes for your learners with this approach!

Here's my ECC plan:

  *   Send a version of this intro letter<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=4cb8ef31a8&e=f570d81d7e> to parents!
  *   Play this ECC Trivia game<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=424e7d8e8f&e=f570d81d7e> with my learners to get buy in and excitement!
  *   Create a copy of this ECC digital portfolio<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=6e0e19e45b&e=f570d81d7e> for each of my learners!

Best wishes for a great start to the new school year!

Happy ECC-ing,

Stacey

Join our ECC Club!!!!<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=ab192e3971&e=f570d81d7e>

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=b1470ae00b&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=7b954522a7&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=9e853b43e3&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=545c82da1a&e=f570d81d7e>

Questions:  Maurice Peret,
(410) 659-9314, extension 2350| MPeret at nfb.org<mailto:MPeret at nfb.org>
Mobile (804) 928-4015

Maryland FREE Bridges Help Desk

Upcoming Bridges Helpdesk Transition Tip Tuesdays: SELF-ADVOCACY SEPTEMBER!

  *   This month, the Free Bridges Transition Helpdesk will feature Tuesday Transition Tips designed to prepare our students to develop and utilize a vital life skill: Self-advocacy!
  *   Topics will include:
     *   September 7: Figure Out What You Need—Self-determination
     *   September 14: Making Word documents accessible
     *   September 21: Making PowerPoint documents accessible
     *   September 28: Making PDF documents accessible

Contact us

  *   Accessible web form<https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=1341477ac0&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=e9adde8b11&e=f570d81d7e>
  *   Call (443) 320-4003, leave a voice mail message, and we will return your call

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