[Nfb-hi] FW: AFB CareerConnectR is rebroadcasting two free online seminars

[Milton Ota]

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From: literacy at afb.net [mailto:literacy at afb.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 10:11 AM
To: AFB Subscriber
Subject: AFB CareerConnectR is rebroadcasting two free online seminars 


				
AFB	 American <http://www.afb.org>  Foundation
for the Blind 	
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Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss	 		



AFB CareerConnectR is rebroadcasting two free online seminars for
professionals working with children and adults with visual impairments.



The American Foundation for the Blind and AT&T are pleased to be providing a
great opportunity to receive continuing education units approved by the
Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education
Professionals (ACVREP) or The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor
Certification (CRCC) by watching webinars that can be accessed through your
work or home computers. Due to popular demand, these webcasts will be
rebroadcast on August 25 and August 26. Read the information below and sign
up  <http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?Mode=Survey&SurveyID=113> today!

To receive continuing education credits, please note the code words
available at the beginning and end of each session and complete the online
<http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?Mode=Survey&SurveyID=107> evaluation form.


Session 1: Lifelong Learning in Career Education


Dr. Karen Wolffe, Director, Professional Development and CareerConnect, will
discuss the career education model, how to help move children and adults
through the appropriate stages of the model, the activities and resources
available to instruct children and adults with visual impairments in career
education, and more.

Choose one of the following links:

*	Sign up for
<http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?Mode=Survey&SurveyID=113> the August 25
video broadcast 

*	Listen
<http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=7&TopicID=405&DocumentID=4801> to
the presentation (audio only) and read the transcript 

*	View
<http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=7&TopicID=405&DocumentID=4802>
accessible version of the PowerPoint presentation


Session 2: Determining Current and Future AT Needs


Ike Presley, Project Manager, Professional Development, will show attendees
how to create a "toolbox" for success by presenting the tools needed to
access and create printed and electronic information. This session will also
feature professionals with visual disabilities discussing the career
planning techniques and assistive technologies that have helped them compete
in the workplace and advance their careers.

Choose one of the following links:

*	Sign up for
<http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?Mode=Survey&SurveyID=113> the August 26
video broadcast 

*	Listen
<http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=7&TopicID=405&DocumentID=4803> to
the presentation (audio only) and read the transcript 

*	View
<http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=7&TopicID=405&DocumentID=4804>
accessible version of the PowerPoint presentation

Please  <http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?Mode=Survey&SurveyID=107> complete
the online evaluation form for each of the webcasts

If you have any questions please contact Scott Truax at struax at afb.net.

Brought to you free-of-charge through the generous support of AT&T.

Both seminars will broadcast to your computer. For more information, and to
register for one or both webcasts today, visit www.afb.org/careerconnect, or
contact 888-824-2184 or careerconnect at afb.net.


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