Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 Augmentative-Alternative Communication Strategies for Students with Visual Impairments and Additional Disabilities
Provider
 Perkins School for the Blind
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Location
 Available Online
Date(s)
 July 23, 2018 - August 26, 2018
CE Hours
 25
Contact Information
 Contact Perkins eLearning at 617-972-7824 or perkins.elearning@Perkins.org
Registration Information
 http://perkinselearning.org/earn-credits/online-class/augmentative-alternative-communication-strategies
Fees
 $250.00 - early bird$275.00 - regular price
Description of CE Program/Activity
 Starts on July 23 August 26, 2018 and runs for 5 weeks. Early Bird expires on Monday, June 25th.This course will offer practical Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies for educators who work with early communicators with visual impairments and additional disabilities.Discussions, lecture, videos, simulation activities, readings, and case studies will facilitate the participants application of integrating AAC devices into a students existing communication system.The unique needs of a VI learner who is an early communicator will be considered in the context of classroom-based AAC interventions to increase engagement, support meaningful communication routines, and build early and age-appropriate literacy skills.