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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">PLEASE NOTE
ANNOUNCEMENT BELOW FOR FOUR DAY WORKSHOP ON ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGY<BR></FONT></FONT><FONT size=2 face=Arial><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman"><BR>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!<BR><BR>Assistive Technology for Teachers of Students Who Are Blind or
Visually Impaired:<BR>An Opportunity for Hands-On Training<BR><BR>When: Monday,
July 12 -Thursday, July 15, 2010; 9:00-4:00<BR><BR>Were: Dominican College; 470
Western Hwy; Orangeburg, NY, 10962; </FONT><A href="http://www.dc.edu/"><FONT
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face="Times New Roman"><BR>LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED EACH DAY BY PERKINS TRAINING
CENTER<BR><BR>Thank you to Perkins Training Center for its generous support of
this training opportunity by providing lunch and contributing to other
costs.<BR>Thank you to Lavelle Fund for its generous support by providing
housing costs.<BR>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.<BR>Thank you to Dr. Sheila Amato for overseeing this
workshop.<BR></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">MONDAY:<BR><BR>9:00-12:00<BR><BR>*David Jackson,
Library/Media Specialist for Children Who<BR>Are Visually Impaired, L.I., NY:
Assistive Technology Evaluation-A Framework for Current Best
Practice<BR></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">1:00-2:30<BR><BR>*Kristen Witucki- Recording for the
Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D)<BR></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"> 2:30-
4:00<BR></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">*Mike Parker,
Visabilities- Clarity; hand-held low vision devices<BR><BR>TUESDAY:<BR><BR>9:00-
12:00; 1:00-4:00<BR><BR>*Bill Kilroy & Charles Madsen-Freedom Scientific:
JAWS,<BR>Pacmate Omni, low vision software and
devices<BR><BR>WEDNESDAY:<BR><BR>9:00-12:00<BR><BR>*Maria Zulli-New York
Institute for Special Education, New York: Duxbury translation software;
embossers<BR><BR>1:00-4:00<BR><BR>*Sandi Baker- American Printing House for the
Blind, KY: what’s<BR>available under federal quota, including the newest
products,<BR>with special attention to Assistive Technology and Electronics and
how these products align with the Expanded Core
Curriculum<BR><BR>Thursday:<BR><BR>9:00-12:00<BR><BR>*Carroll Stone, Humanware-
Mountbatten brailler; eReaders<BR><BR>1:00-4:00<BR><BR>*David Jackson- AT- A
Review to Tie it Together<BR><BR>Workshop Facilitator/Instructor: Dr. Sheila
Amato<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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.<BR>Lunch will
be provided daily.<BR><BR>ACVREP approved CEU credits pending.<BR><BR>Please
contact Dr. Rona Shaw at 845-848-4081 or </FONT><A
href="mailto:rona.shaw@dc.edu"><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">rona.shaw@dc.edu</FONT></A><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman"> for more information. Below is a registration
form.<BR><BR>Registration Form<BR><BR>Name:_________________
phone:______________________<BR><BR>Address:_________________
email:_______________________<BR><BR>Affiliation:________________<BR><BR>*I am
a: TVI___ O&M___ RT____ Parent_____<BR>Other (please
specify)_______________________<BR></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">*I will be
staying at the Dominican College dorm: Yes______ No_______<BR><BR>(A separate
letter will be sent regarding what should be brought to the dorm, as well as
directions to the college/dorm)<BR><BR>*Dietary Needs: Vegetarian_______
Kosher_________<BR><BR>*Check each day that you will attend:<BR><BR>• Monday
_____<BR>• Tuesday_____<BR>• Wednesday________<BR>•
Thursday__________<BR></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"> **Please
register by Wed.,June 25, 2010.**<BR><BR>➢ 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.<BR><BR>➢ If you are registering for personal or professional
development, cost is $40/day. You will receive a certificate of
attendance.<BR><BR>Make checks payable to Dominican College, and mail
to:<BR><BR>Rona Shaw, Ed.D.<BR>Director, Graduate Programs in
Education<BR>Dominican College<BR>470 Western Hwy.<BR>Orangeburg, NY,
10962</FONT><BR></DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>