[Pibe-division] Assistive Technology for Teachers of Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

[Sheila Amato]

PLEASE NOTE ANNOUNCEMENT BELOW FOR FOUR DAY WORKSHOP ON ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Dominican College is 1/2 hr. north of New York City; make a vacation of these few days- take in theater, museums, and all the wonders of NYC......deadline date for registering is approaching... act fast to reserve your spot to improve your skills and have some fun while you're doing it!

Assistive Technology for Teachers of Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired:
An Opportunity for Hands-On Training

When: Monday, July 12 -Thursday, July 15, 2010; 9:00-4:00

Were: Dominican College; 470 Western Hwy; Orangeburg, NY, 10962; www.dc.edu

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED EACH DAY BY PERKINS TRAINING CENTER

Thank you to Perkins Training Center for its generous support of this training opportunity by providing lunch and contributing to other costs.
Thank you to Lavelle Fund for its generous support by providing housing costs.
Thank you to the presenters for their time and energy by providing future teachers of students who are blind or visually impaired with information and hands-on experience that will help them teach their students.
Thank you to Dr. Sheila Amato for overseeing this workshop.

MONDAY:

9:00-12:00

*David Jackson, Library/Media Specialist for Children Who
Are Visually Impaired, L.I., NY: Assistive Technology Evaluation-A Framework for Current Best Practice

1:00-2:30

*Kristen Witucki- Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D)

 2:30- 4:00

*Mike Parker, Visabilities- Clarity; hand-held low vision devices

TUESDAY:

9:00- 12:00; 1:00-4:00

*Bill Kilroy & Charles Madsen-Freedom Scientific: JAWS,
Pacmate Omni, low vision software and devices

WEDNESDAY:

9:00-12:00

*Maria Zulli-New York Institute for Special Education, New York: Duxbury translation software; embossers

1:00-4:00

*Sandi Baker- American Printing House for the Blind, KY: what's
available under federal quota, including the newest products,
with special attention to Assistive Technology and Electronics and how these products align with the Expanded Core Curriculum

Thursday:

9:00-12:00

*Carroll Stone, Humanware- Mountbatten brailler; eReaders

1:00-4:00

*David Jackson- AT- A Review to Tie it Together

Workshop Facilitator/Instructor: Dr. Sheila Amato

This workshop will provide an overview of assistive technology for students K-12 who are blind or visually impaired, and will include 'hands-on' experience with braille, print, and speech technologies. The workshop is designed for students enrolled in Dominican College's program for Teachers of Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, and is open to others in the community, for credit (1 graduate credit) or for personal and professional development.

Cost: For those seeking graduate credit, cost is $670 tuition+ $175 fees. For those who wish to update their knowledge and skills, cost is $40/day. Campus housing is offered at no additional cost.
Lunch will be provided daily.

ACVREP approved CEU credits pending.

Please contact Dr. Rona Shaw at 845-848-4081 or rona.shaw at dc.edu for more information. Below is a registration form.

Registration Form

Name:_________________ phone:______________________

Address:_________________ email:_______________________

Affiliation:________________

*I am a: TVI___ O&M___ RT____ Parent_____
Other (please specify)_______________________

*I will be staying at the Dominican College dorm: Yes______ No_______

(A separate letter will be sent regarding what should be brought to the dorm, as well as directions to the college/dorm)

*Dietary Needs: Vegetarian_______ Kosher_________

*Check each day that you will attend:

. Monday _____
. Tuesday_____
. Wednesday________
. Thursday__________

 **Please register by Wed.,June 25, 2010.**

? If you are registering for graduate credit, you will be attending all sessions; cost is $845 ($670 tuition + $175 fee; the course number is VI 539). You will receive an official transcript from the college.

? If you are registering for personal or professional development, cost is $40/day. You will receive a certificate of attendance.

Make checks payable to Dominican College, and mail to:

Rona Shaw, Ed.D.
Director, Graduate Programs in Education
Dominican College
470 Western Hwy.
Orangeburg, NY, 10962
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