[NFBNJ] June 2021 NOPBC Third Thursday Webinar

[Linda Melendez]

Have you ever wondered what books to read to your blind child? Have you
ever wondered about blind characters in books that will positively impact
your child as they grow into their greater more confident self? Come join
the NOPBC as Barbara Cheadle, Briley O’Connor, and Carol Castellano speak
about selecting children’s books that positively portray blind characters
and others in the disability community, and how to incorporate such books
in the classroom and/or home. This Thursday, June 17th at 7:00 p.m.
Eastern. There will be great door prizes given away as well.



June 2021 NOPBC Third Thursday Webinar

Time: Jun 17, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/97849269508?pwd=d090TFZoUDNpUENkOW9OSDVnSFJKQT09

Meeting ID: 978 4926 9508

Passcode: 124737

One tap mobile: +16468769923,,97849269508#,,,,*124737#





Tentative Agenda:


7:00pm Casey and Donna introduces webinar, gives overview of NOPBC, and
introduces speakers
7:02pm Barbara explains the characteristics of books that positively
portray blind characters, how to know if a book is a good selection, and
discusses her top 3-5 picks for children’s books that positively portray
blind characters
7:45 Donna spins wheel for door prize 1
7:47 Briley discusses books with inclusive characters & shares her top 3-5
book picks
8:32: Donna spins wheel for door prize 2
8:35: Carol discusses ways to incorporate such books into the classroom
and/or home, including how to use positive language, and some kid questions
to anticipate & how to address those appropriately
8:59: Donna spins wheel for door prize 3 & 4 & Donna and Casey wraps up
meeting



Casey Robertson Ed.S; NCUEB
Teacher of Blind and Visually Impaired
Faculty Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness
318-257-4554 Office

662-871-8834 Cell
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Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
732-421-7063
Email: president at nfbnj.org
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