Thursday, March 23, 2023

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9:00am-11:00am Pre-Conference
  • Multi-Sensory Art Exploration-John Bramblitt ​
  • Pathways for Students with Visual Impairments to STEM Careers through Assessment, Access, and Activities-Alicia Wolfe & Stephanie Walker
  • JAWS, NVDA, & Chromevox: Changing the Way We Teach-Cody LaPlante
  • Tips on Tips: How to Modify NFB Canes for Use with All Types of Tips -Andrew Bernet, Alison Behringer, Yael Druker, Dustin Meyers, & Ed Mullen
  • Camp Abilities-Lisa Hanson & Gina Pucci

11:00am-1:00pm Lunch Break on Your Own

12:00pm-5:00pm Exhibit Hall & Silent Auction open

1:00pm-2:15pm Welcome and Keynote: John Bramblitt

2:15pm-2:30pm Announcements & Board Nominations

2:45pm-4:00pm Session I

  • TSBVI: Updates and Priorities to Empower Students -Emily Coleman
  • Technology |Transition | Post-Secondary Programs Open Space Discussion -Megan Aragon, Jan Lynch, Brittney Walters
  • The Potential Power of Vision Rehabilitation Services to Transform the Lives of Older People with Vision Loss -Priscilla Rogers, Neva Fairchild
  • Excessive Workload? The New Workload Analysis Tool for Itinerant Vision Professionals, the VISSPA, May Help! -Dr. Rona Pogrund, Dr. Michael Munro, & Laura Cabrera-Garcia
  • Empowering Independence – Portable solutions for students in the classroom and at home -Michael Wood, Jeff Bazer, Ron Miller
  • ​Training Model for Teaching Hand-Under-Hand - Alexa Poynor, Elaine Sveen, & Thomas Swinden

4:00pm-4:15pm Break

4:15pm-5:30pm Session II
  • Let's Talk About Ableism: Examining Disability-Based Oppression on the Students and Clients We Serve -Lee Staub, Jessica Leiman
  • Don't Panic! How to Build a Braille Production Center -Lisa Meija
  • Texas 2 STEPS: Thinking Outside The Box -Gema Nelson, Jill Brown, Debra Sewell, Olga Uriegas, Stephanie Walker, Margie Wood
  • Cricket’s Vision for the FVE/LMA -Cricket Park
  • Making Instruction Meaningful for Students who are MIVI and/or Deafblind -Kaycee Bennett, Rachel Collins
  • Learn Best Practices for Choosing AT for Students Battling Learning Loss -Kimberly Cline

6:00pm-8:00pm President's Reception
  • Hosted by Kate Borg