Assistive Technology and the Student Who is Blind/Visually Impaired: Finding the Right Match - Immersion Weekend Workshop

Assistive Technology and the Student Who is Blind/Visually Impaired: Finding the Right Match - September 29-30, 2012 offered by the Perkins Training Center and hosted by Dominican College.
 
Assistive Technology and the Student Who is Blind/Visually Impaired: Finding the Right Match will be presented by Mr. Ike Presley, National Project Manager, American Foundation for the Blind, September 29-30, 2012 - Sat: 10:00am - 4:00pm; Sun: 9:00am -12:00pm
 
This weekend workshop will review the components of and information needed to conduct an Assistive Technology (AT) assessment of a student who is blind or visually impaired, address how to determine which technology tools are best for accomplishing specific tasks and how to present the appropriate rationale and justification when recommending specific AT for students.
 
Sponsored by:                    Perkins Training Center
 
Presenters:                         Mr. Ike Presley, M.Ed.
                                         National Project Manager, American Foundation for the Blind
 
Hosted By:                           Dominican College 
                                           470 Western Highway   
                                           Orangeburg, NY 10962   

Cost:                                    $75.00
 
At the completion of this workshop, participants will have increased knowledge of:
 
•         the procedural components necessary to conduct an AT assessment of a student who is blind or visually impaired
•         the three broad areas in which technology provides tools that can assist students who are blind or visually impaired
•         at least three types of technology for accessing printed & electronic information
•         at least three types of technology that can assist students who are blind or visually impaired in written communication
•         at least three types of technology that can assist teachers in producing materials in alternate formats 
•         which technology tools are best for accomplishing specific educational tasks
•         rationale and justification that can be used when recommending specific AT for students who are blind or visually impaired

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE! 

 
Completed Registration form and fee is due no later than Monday, September 17, 2012 to: 
Perkins Training Center, 175 N Beacon Street, Watertown, MA  02472
perkinstrainingcenter@perkins.org or Fax: (619) 972-7209
 
 
Questions, please contact:  Rona Shaw, rona.shaw@dc.edu; (845) 848-7613
 
Dominican College Weekend Workshops for Personnel who Work with Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired
 
Weekend workshops at Dominican College will continue and offer professional development opportunities for Teachers of the Visually Impaired and other vision educators. Located in Rockland County, NY; the workshop sessions will be scheduled on Saturday from 10:00am-4:00pm and Sunday from 9:00am-12:00pm. The cost per weekend workshop is $75.00. Accommodations are available at a Holiday Inn, within walking distance of campus.
 
Please check http://www.perkins.org/trainingschedule for more information on registering.