Special Education

TVI Tidbits - Volume 2, No. 17

May 11, 2010

  1. Assistive Technology for Teachers of Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: An Opportunity for Hands-On Training
  2. AFB Announces New Webcast on College Preparation – earn CEUs!
  3. May issue of AccessWorld
  4. WinZoom USB
  5. A New Understanding of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

The following information is for your information and not an endorsement of any product or service:

  1. Assistive Technology for Teachers of Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: An Opportunity for Hands-On Training
    Monday July 12 – Thursday July 15, 2010 at
    Location: Dominican College
    Information and registration form

    2. 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.

  2. AFB Announces New Webcast on College Preparation – earn CEUs!

    3. The American Foundation for the Blind's CareerConnect program and AT&T are pleased to present two new, free online seminars that provide a great opportunity to receive continuing education units that are approved by ACVREP or CRCC .

    You may watch one or two webcasts and complete a short evaluation. Everything can be accessed through your work or home computers.  The two 90-minute sessions will be available through AFB CareerConnect.

    Session 1: What's Next...Postsecondary Training Preparation for Students with Visual Impairments will be released on June 15, 2010.

    Session 2: Technology and Visual Impairment in Higher Education will be released on June 16, 2010.

    The sessions will be available in video or as audio-only, which will be beneficial for people with slower Internet connections.  Special bonus: register today for the opportunity to win an AFB Press book!

    American Foundation for the Blind http://www.afb.org/ external link

    AFB Career Connect presents two NEW free online seminars for professionals working with children and adults with visual impairments.

    Session 1: What's Next... Postsecondary Training Preparation for Students with Visual Impairments.

    Release Date: June 15, 2010.  Length: 90-minutes.

    Dr. Karen Wolffe, Career Counseling & Consultation, will discuss the available resources and critical skills that young adults with visual impairments need to acquire before graduation from high school to be successful in postsecondary training programs. A panel of young adults (and service providers) will join her for a discussion of self advocacy techniques.

    Session 2: Technology and Visual Impairment in Higher Education

    Release Date: June 16, 2010.  Length: 90 minutes

    Ike Presley, Project Manager, Professional Development, will discuss current trends in technology and implications for both high school and postsecondary training. Tips for the transition into postsecondary education will highlight technological solutions for everything from lectures to labs. Current students will join Ike to share their personal experiences and advice.

    Both seminars will be available live on your computer. For more information, and to register for one or both webcasts today, visit www.afb.org/careerconnect/webcasts, external link  or contact 1-800-232-5463 or careerconnect@afb.net.

    Joe Strechay, CareerConnect Project Associate, American Foundation for the Blind

    1000 Fifth Avenue, Suite 350, Huntington, WV 25701

    Phone: 304-710-3029.  Fax: 646-478-9260.  e-mail: jstrechay@afb.netjstrechay@afb.net.  Website: www.afb.org external link

    CareerConnect Website: www.afb.org/cc external link

  3. The May issue of AccessWorld external link is now available on AFB’s website.
    This issue features:
  4. WinZoom USB is truly portable and will run on any Windows compatible computer with no software installation required. Simply plug WinZoom USB in and the autoplay function will launch the application immediately and let you use it without having to download any software or drivers. There is no administrative privileges required which is key when using a public computer, such as ones at a hotel, library, school or even at a friends house. When you are done, just unplug WinZoom and there is no trace left on the computer.  Only $399!  

    Other Features:

    • XP, Vista and Windows 7 compatible (including 64 bit)
    • 100% portable (USB Version) w Magnifier and Reader for one low price
    • Provides magnification between 1.5x-36x
    • Font smoothing for clear text w Zoom scroll bars
    • Reduces glare

    For additional information or a FREE TRIAL, go to www.getwinzoom.com  external link
    or call(800) 575-1456 x204 or Email: ivu@clarityusa.com

  5. A New Understanding of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

    6. Although ADD/ADHD has been recognized for over 100 years, it has usually been seen as essentially a behavior problem. Yet many with ADD/ADHD suffer not from behavior problems so much as from chronic problems with focusing their attention, organizing their work, sustaining their effort, and utilizing short-term memory.   It's time for a new understanding of Attention Deficit Disorder!  This website offers a new perspective on this disorder, one based on current clinical and neuroscience research. It presents a model of ADD/ADHD as essentially a problem with executive functions, the management system of the brain. It describes how a child or adult with ADD/ADHD can focus very well on a few activities that intensely interest them, yet be unable to focus adequately on most other tasks of daily life. It explains how ADD/ADHD often looks like a weakness in willpower, but isn't.  http://www.drthomasebrown.com/index.html external link

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Last Updated: June 30, 2010