[SC-CSTD] FW: APH Webinars: Back to Learning!

Tue Sep 5 18:13:19 UTC 2023

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Subject: APH Webinars: Back to Learning!

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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  <https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=c5a37f4495&e=7e83bcca07> Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) credit. APH Partner Showcase is part of Access Academy, but does not offer ACVREP credits. The Showcase is strictly informational/promotional, and highlights some of APH’s partner vendors in field, and their product(s). 

Thursday, September 7, 2023. 3:00 -4:30 PM EST
Power Up Braille Literacy with Polly 
This webinar will give an overview of your amazing new Polly. It will include how to set up the device, create the teacher and student portals, and basic tips and tricks. The Polly will allow your student to become more independent, practice braille skills in a variety of settings, and allow the teacher to monitor progress and collect invaluable data. Let’s get your student’s hands moving and embark on this braille literacy journey to proficiency.   
 <https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=da10853a04&e=7e83bcca07> Register Here for Power Up Braille Literacy with Polly 

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The APH ConnectCenter website offers curated advice and resources to assist children, parents, adults, job seekers who are blind or low vision, and associated professionals.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 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 
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 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 be available. 
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Thursday, September 7, 2023, 6:00 – 7:00 PM EST
Career Conversations: Interview with an Executive Vice President 
Join the team at APH CareerConnect for our very popular Career Conversations Series. APH ConnectCenter staff will welcome back, Russell Shaffer, Executive Vice President of Strategy & Programs at Disability:In. Russell will share his employment journey and discuss what he is currently working on at Disability:In. 
 <https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=b08c61ab1c&e=7e83bcca07> Register Here for Career Conversations: Interview with an Executive Vice President 

Thursday, September 14, 2023, 6:00 – 7:00 PM EST
Employment Connections Resume Writing Tips and Tricks  
Join the team at APH CareerConnect for our very popular Employment Connections where we will be discussing resume writing tips and tricks. Our guest will be Barbara McCleave, Human Resources Recruiter and Career Counselor. We will be discussing the visual aspects of resume writing in an accessible, non-visual manner.  
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 7:00 – 7:30 EST
Let's Learn, APH Braille Display  
Are you wondering what the future of braille technology is for your child? Join us as we learn the basic features and options, when your child may be ready for these products and the benefits of the Chameleon and Mantis with Technology Product Manager, William Freeman. 
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Thursday, September 21, 2023, 6:00 – 7:00 PM EST
College Conversations presents: Navigating Disability resources and critical campus supports
During this one-hour webinar, College Conversations will dialog with practitioners and college students to learn when preparing to attend college, how disability resources work. From enrollment to test taking accommodations, hear how activating disability resources can be a game changer and of value to entering college students. The webinar will also discuss how additional campus and neighboring community supports can aid in successful acclimation to campus and community life. Bring your college curiosity and questions. 
 <https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=efbc3c8c30&e=7e83bcca07> Register Here for College Conversations presents: Navigating Disability resources and critical campus supports

For more information about the APH ConnectCenter, including upcoming and previously recorded webinars,  <https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=bf382905e2&e=7e83bcca07> visit the APH ConnectCenter webpage. The  <https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=0f64abe99d&e=7e83bcca07> ConnectCalendar is where people or organizations can share and find information about events taking place across the country. Have an event related to blindness that you want people to know about?  <https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=ea748e8bb1&e=7e83bcca07> Add it here! 

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Attention:  All Users of APH Products in Education and Rehabilitation Settings 

If you have purchased APH products and services, we want to hear from you!  By responding to this 11-question survey, you are making an impact by helping APH improve our products and our product development.

Survey Response Deadline is Friday, September 29, 2023.

This brief annual performance survey is designed to accomplish several key goals:

*	Measure our performance to improve our products and our product development processes
*	Gather input for our strategic planning and product development priorities
*	Collect APH performance data as required by the federal Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) 

We encourage everyone who has used our products in an education or rehabilitation setting within the last year to take a few minutes to reflect on your experience with our products. All individual responses will remain confidential. Your honest feedback about our performance and product effectiveness DOES make a difference.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts!
 <https://aph.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f36877787e431c3edc0020ff5&id=740fb649a6&e=7e83bcca07> Start the 2023 GPRA Survey.

Thursday, September 7, 2023, 3:00 pm EST
Leveraging Your Disability to Find a Job: How to Make Your Blindness or Low Vision a Strength When Job Seeking, with the National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision at Mississippi State University.
Individuals who are blind or have low vision often face many employment-related barriers. In recent years, several organizations that provide services to job seekers and employers have formed that not only work to address barriers to employment but provide an employment advantage for blind and low-vision individuals. Hear from Jonathan Lucus with NSITE, Ross Barchacky with inclusively, and Kristin Smedley, author of Thriving Blind: Stories Real People Succeeding Without Sight. Jonathan and Ross will share information about their organizations’ services. Kristin will talk about emphasizing strengths, such as problem-solving skills and adaptability, that you gained from living with a visual impairment. Learn how to leverage your disability and market yourself to potential employers to obtain employment.
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