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*From:* APH <communications at aph.org>
*Date:* July 27, 2021 at 12:30:13 PM EDT
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*Subject:* *APH Webinars: Wrapping Up July!*
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Access Academy is the education professional’s one-stop resource for the
training webinars you need to get the most out of APH products and
services. The majority of Access Academy webinars also provide Academy for
Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals
<https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=7ae1d37cad&e=55c3c23403>
(ACVREP)
credit.

*July 28, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC): An
Educational and Legal Requirement *
Educators have a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure that students
with Visual Impairment, Including Blindness have opportunities to gain
skills in the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC). The ECC refers to nine
specialized areas of instruction that form a framework for conducting
assessments and planning educational programs for this unique and complex
group of students. Attend this webinar to acquire a better understanding of
the ECC and how it reflects a key educational requirement of the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
*Register Here
<https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=bed583db04&e=55c3c23403>*

*July 30, 2021, 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST The Road Ahead: Career Readiness for
Students with Multiple Impairments *
The employment rate for individuals with visual impairments is
approximately 37% and remains relatively unchanged for decades. *The Road
Ahead* webinar series guides educators to move beyond triaged transition
planning with the goal of changing the trajectory for all students. Attend
this webinar to better understand what is meant by career readiness
skills for students with multiple impairments, identify ways to embed
skills into everyday routines, and investigate local and statewide
resources available to meet student needs.
*Register Here
<https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=1f0c37e2b7&e=55c3c23403>*

*August 4, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST Getting Started with Mantis:
Connecting to iOS & Chrome *
You have your Mantis Q40, now what? Attend this webinar to learn how to
connect your Mantis to your device(s) using one of the available free
screen access solutions: VoiceOver (iOS/Apple) or ChromeVox (Chrome OS).
*Register Here
<https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=f5662ca1fe&e=55c3c23403>*

*August 5, 2021, 12:00 – 1:30 PM EST  Step-By-Step: An Interactive Guide to
Mobility Techniques   *
Updated digital instruction is now available for both future O&M
Specialists and those currently providing direct services to individuals
with visual impairments. Attend this webinar and explore APH’s newly
revised product, *Step-by-Step: A Guide to Mobility Techniques*. This
interactive computer curriculum provides demonstrations of how mobility
skills are performed, visual observation skills used by professionals
to spot common performance errors made by new learners who are blind, and
methods for correcting errors most efficiently.
*Register Here
<https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=7dc823d9c2&e=55c3c23403>*

*August 10, 2021, 4:00 – 5:30 PM EST Flipped Classroom – Building
Accessible Word documents and PowerPoints   *
Let’s flip the webinar and use our time wisely! Register and watch two
courses, *Building Accessible PowerPoints* and *Building Accessible Word
Documents*, in the APH Hive (www.aphhive.org
<https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=83c7a1a2dc&e=55c3c23403>)
and then
join us in this meeting to practice working through accessibility
assignments together.
*Register Here
<https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=f76b7518ac&e=55c3c23403>*

*Teaching Screen Readers the Fun Way with Cody Laplante: Part 3 of 4
August 10, 2021, 4:00 – 5:30 PM EST *
It’s time to practice those screen reader skills! In part 3 of this 4-part
series, join Cody Laplante, founder of eye.t, to learn about creating
practice activities for your screen reader lessons. Learn multiple ways to
incorporate fun into your practice activities and explore activities that
take the intimidation out of learning JAWS, NVDA or Chromevox.
*Register Here
<https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=ddaa62aefa&e=55c3c23403>*

For more information about Access Academy and upcoming Access Academy
webinars, please visit the About Access Academy webpage
<https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=3db7ead67e&e=55c3c23403>.

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The APH ConnectCenter includes FamilyConnect, CareerConnect, and
VisionAware – a hub of websites that offer curated advice and resources to
assist children, parents, adults, job seekers who are blind or visually
impaired, and their associated professionals, leading to greater
independence and success in their lives.

   - *Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 7:30 - 8:30 PM EST**
   ParentConnect: A family support Group offered in partnership with the
   Virtual Parent Support Group Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind
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   APH FamilyConnect and the Chicago Lighthouse are pleased to offer this
   virtual support group for parents and families of children who are blind or
   visually impaired. These monthly sessions are for families to to connect
   with and learn from each other about the joys, challenges, and adventures
   of raising children with visual impairments and blindness.  These sessions
   are open to families. No ACVREP or professional development credits will
   not be available.
   *This Family Support Group will meet on the first Wednesday of each
   month

For more information about the APH ConnectCenter, including upcoming and
previously recorded webinars, visit the APH ConnectCenter webpage
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Looking for more educational opportunities? Head over to the APH Hive, our
FREE eLearning platform for educators and families that you can access at
any time to earn ACVREP credits from the comfort of your home and office.
With a growing course catalog covering categories like Early Childhood,
Expanded Core Curriculum and more, we’re compiling the resources you need
to serve students. Learn more and sign up today!
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