[blindkid] NOPBC & PIBE Conference Changes

Carol Castellano carol_castellano at verizon.net
Fri Jun 28 00:23:55 UTC 2013


Hi Everyone,

Here's an update on changes to our conference agenda:

Monday, July 1
The 2 pm session of the National Reading Media 
Assessment will take place in Hospitality Suite 244, Level 2

Monday, July 1--the following session has been added:
2:00-3:15
Salon 19, Level 2
Braille Rocks!: Yes, Even in Math
Braille means literacy for the blind. That 
statement applies not only to literary subject 
matter, but STEM content also. This workshop will 
explore how tools such as the abacus, geoboards, 
and other tactile graphing materials can propel 
your students to success in the classroom and on 
the job. Presenter: Michael Harvey.  Sponsored by PIBE

Thursday, July 4--the following session has been added:
7:00 – 8:15 pm    NOPBC ACTIVITY FOR YOUTH (ages 11 - 18)
Salon 14, Level 2
Tips for Independent Travel on Public Transportation
Steve Hastalis, former Chicago Transit Authority; ADA Committee
Expert tips for independent travel on trains & other mass transportation.

Thursday, July 4--the time of the following session has been changed to:
8:30 – 9:45 pm
Salon 14, Level 2
Homeschooling
Informal get-together and discussion for interested homeschoolers.

Carol

Carol Castellano
Parents of Blind Children-NJ
Director of Programs
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
973-377-0976
carol_castellano at verizon.net
www.blindchildren.org
www.nfb.org/parents-and-teachers  


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