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February 2021 MSB Outreach Note</h1>
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How time flies! Check out all of these great events coming up! <br>
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2021 Maryland Regional Braille Challenge</h1>
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<span style="font-size:24px">Braille Readers Are Going to Be Running On Their ECC Skills This Saturday! So Grab Your Dunkin' and Cheer on This Year's 2021 Braille Challenge Participants! <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=061618c169&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline">Register
for Braille Challenge Testing Day!</a> so you can be a part of the opening ceremonies from the comfort of your home from 9-9:30! Hope to see you there! <br>
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The 2021 Maryland Regional Braille Challenge will also be hosting a variety of webinars open to everyone! Please visit our
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Calendar of Events</a> page to learn about what we are offering and what is open for registration at this time. Thank you! <br>
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Calendar of events:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:24px">February 4th - <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=fa6883860a&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline">
Career Education Skills Webinar </a>by Dareen Barrios, Assistant Principal, MSB</span>
</li><li><span style="font-size:24px">February 6<sup>th</sup> – Maryland Regional Braille Challenge</span>
</li><li><span style="font-size:24px">February 11<sup>th</sup> – <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=2a7398b795&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline">
Screen Reader Trouble Shooting</a>, Cody LaPlante, eye.t Assistive Technology for Vision Professionals</span>
</li><li><span style="font-size:24px">February 18<sup>th</sup> – <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=0e848b2816&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline">
Braillenote Touch Trouble Shooting</a>, Cody LaPlante, eye.t Assistive Technology for Vision Professionals</span>
</li><li><span style="font-size:24px">February 22nd @ 7 pm - <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=8a69a8ffd3&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline">
Picturing the World: Tactile Literacy for Learning and Creativity</a></span> </li><li><span style="font-size:24px">February 25<sup>th</sup> – <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=acdc54c94a&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline">
Braille Displays: Two Truth and a Lie,</a> Cody LaPlante, eye.t Assistive Technology for Vision Professionals</span>
</li><li><span style="font-size:24px">February 27<sup>th</sup> – Maryland Regional Braille Challenge Award Ceremony</span>
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Nominate a teacher for the Braille Institute Teacher of the year award</h1>
Nominate an amazing educator in Maryland for the Braille Institute's "Teacher of the Year for Excellence in Braille Instruction" award.<a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=50b0164d84&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline">
Go to the Maryland Regional Braille Challenge Awards page</a> to nominate a deserving colleague. Nominations are due by Wednesday, February 22 so we can recognize them at the virtual Braille Challenge Awards Ceremony on February 27th.
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Make and Take: Accessible Slide Presentations—Secrets Revealed!</h1>
<span style="font-size:24px">February 23, 3pm EST<br>
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Description: Conducted in collaboration with the Maryland Bridges Help Desk.<br>
In this workshop, you will learn how to make your slide presentations (both PowerPoint and Google Slides) accessible from the start as well as how to identify and remediate accessibility barriers.<br>
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Objectives:<br>
1. Participants will learn how to make slide presentations accessible as they are created.<br>
2. Participants will learn how to identify and remediate inaccessibility issues in existing slide presentations.<br>
3. Participants will gain confidence in their competence to create and use slide presentations accessible slide presentations for in-person, hybrid, or distance instruction.<br>
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<a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=1c69bc6285&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline">Register her for Make and Take Accessible Slide Presentations</a></span>
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Learning about Space for Blind and Low Vision Students<br>
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Session 1: The Space Next Door (Outlining the solar system)</h2>
March 26. 3:30 pm EST<br>
The Solar System is an exciting place for everyone. Jump aboard this class to learn more about our cosmic neighborhood. Created specifically for blind and low vision students<br>
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<strong>Educational Objectives: </strong>In this session, students will learn:
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<li>Basic characteristics of the Solar System </li><li>The scale and distances involved </li><li>Introduction to the Astronomical Unit (AU) </li><li>Basic solar concepts (example: why stars shine) </li><li>Laying groundwork for more advanced topics presented in future sessions </li></ul>
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<a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=10703a909c&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline"><em>Register for Session 1 here</em></a><br>
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Session 2: Voyage into The Deep (Introducing the rest of space)</h2>
April 23. 3:30 pm EST<br>
We'll talk about stars, black holes, galaxies, and other fascinating topics. Join instructor Josh Urban on a trip across the light years to learn about the incredible Universe we live in. <br>
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<strong>Educational Objectives: </strong>In this class, students will learn:
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<li>How far a Light Year is </li><li>The scale and distance of the observable universe </li><li>A variety of astronomical objects: Moons, Planets, Stars, Star Clusters, Nebulae, Galaxies, and Black Holes
</li><li>How astronomers observe, including radio astronomy (listening vs. seeing), and theoretical pursuits
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<a style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline"><em>Register for Session 2 here</em></a>
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APH Webinars</h1>
<strong>February 3, 2021, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST<br>
<a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=5f9f412cfd&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline">Getting the Most Out of Your PageBlaster and PixBlaster
Embossers</a></strong><br>
Get the basics here! Attend this webinar and learn how to set up, operate, and create tactile graphics using the PageBlakster and PixBlaster embossers. Instruction will include learner friendly information on both the Firebird PageBlaster) and Tiger Designer
(PixBlaster) software programs. <br>
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<strong>February 5, 2021, 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST<br>
<a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=5a7ba6df17&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline">Bridging the River “Why”</a></strong><br>
Continuing the “Come back to me, braille!” series, we will discuss the UEB concept of “bridging” as well as principles for making braille contraction decisions. We will explain braille order and grade 1 mode. And we’ll dance! <br>
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<strong>February 9, 2021, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST<br>
<a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=07f11af1c9&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline">JAWS and Citation Styles: Did someone say citation
styles?</a></strong><br>
What citation style are you and your students using to reference research papers? MLA, APA, or something else? No matter the style, Elizabeth Whitaker of Vispero will outline features in JAWS to confirm you know where your periods, quotations, and other formatting
styles are at in those papers. <br>
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<strong>February 10, 2021, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST<br>
<a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=251aea81e7&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline">Creating Collage Tactile Graphics</a></strong><br>
The collage method is considered the most useful and effective method for conveying information when created properly with appropriate textured materials. This presentation covers materials to use, steps to take to make a readable collage graphic, and resources
to help with this process. <br>
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<strong>February 12, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST<br>
<a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=8f77e3621d&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline">MATT Connect: Advantages of Accessories for In-person
and Remote Learning</a></strong><br>
Did you know that the MATT Connect has several accessories that can boost user access and usage in and out of the classroom? This webinar will feature Eric Beauchamp of HumanWare, illustrating how Bluetooth keyboards, stylus, battery packs, and external monitors
can maximize the use of the MATT Connect for in-person and remote learning. <br>
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<strong>February 12, 2021, 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST<br>
<a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=850cc0e610&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline">Jungle Books: UEB Math/Science & UEB with Nemeth</a></strong><br>
We will explore the beautiful and diverse mathematics and science jungles. As usual, we will explain a foundation of symbols and concepts, for BOTH Nemeth Code and UEB, and we will introduce resources for further study and reference. This is part of the five-part
“Come back to me, braille!” series. <br>
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<strong>February 15, 2021, 1:00 – 2:30 PM EST<br>
<a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=10884ee54e&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline">Building Accessible Powerpoints</a></strong><br>
PowerPoints by Microsoft are one of the most popular tools used to organize lessons, meetings and presentations in the educational setting. They are even used to create handouts! This webinar will walk through the steps to make PowerPoint files more accessible
for those participants with low or no vision.<br>
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Feb 17, 2021 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)<br>
Topic: <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=c9055f11e0&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline">
CVI and Communication Adaptations</a> with Chris Russell<br>
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Apr 7, 2021 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)<br>
Topic:<a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=ab3f6e7167&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,124,137); font-weight:normal; text-decoration:underline"> Conducting an Informal CVI Range Assessment
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<span>--Your DC/MD AER Board of Directors:</span><br>
President: Ruth Ann Hynson<br>
Past-President: Josh Irzyk (replacing Michelle Horseman because she no longer lives in Maryland)<br>
President Elect: Dareen Barrios<br>
Secretary: Kaitlin Kernan<br>
Treasurer: Alan Kaufman<br>
Members at Large: Krista Harris-Hermann, Gina Fugate, Rebecca Hommer, Matthew Spencer, Deb Nikila<br>
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<span style="font-size:27px">Webinar: Geometry for Blind and Low Vision Learners (Part 2 of 3)</span></h1>
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