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<p class="MsoNormal">Hey all,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Check out our webinar on accessible science given by a blind scientist! Great for middle and high school students.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Title: Accessible Science<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Date: May 14, 10 am EST<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Register here: <a href="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/fa5372200687aeef7c24e00bf0acd2b8">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Description: Learn how science can be accessible in public classrooms for blind and low vision students to open the world of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to them, from simple modifications and work arounds to more advanced
technology your students can use and engage with. This is a webinar you will not want to miss!
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<p class="MsoNormal">Cary Supalo is a blind scientist with many years of experience in the world of science. Cary Supalo is an Assistant Professor in Chemical Education at Illinois State University. He earned his undergraduate degree from Purdue University
and his Master’s and PhD in Chemistry from Pennsylvania State University. He is the founder and CEO of a company called Independence Science. Dr. Supalo has developed and field tested devices and methods for making Chemistry accessible for all students with
disabilities including those who are blind. His research interests include modification of science curricula and teaching methodologies, along with further development of assistive technologies, with the goal of continuing to improve access to laboratory science
education for students with blindness and low vision.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Maria Hernandez Legorreta<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(Conchita)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Statewide Low Incidence Specialist (Blind and Low Vision)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cell: 530.908.3547<o:p></o:p></p>
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