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I-M-ABLE InformationBiography:Diane P. Wormsley, Ph. D. has worked with all ages of children and adults with visual impairment including children with additional multiple disabilities. Her work has spanned 40 years in several countries including the US, Australia and Papua New Guinea. Out of these varied experiences she gradually developed the I-M-ABLE. Dr. Wormsley is currently retired from her position as Endowed Professor at North Carolina Central University and is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Instruction and Learning.Objectives:1.To identify the principles upon which I-M-ABLE is based2.To create materials for use with I-M-ABLE3.To adapt the various components of I-M-ABLE into a literacy program I-M-ABLE Agenda Day #18:30 AM Check in9:00 AM Welcome and IntroductionsRationale for I-M-ABLE Differences between braille and print10:15 AM Break10:30 AM Rationale Continued12:00 PMLunch 1:30 PMComponents of I-M-ABLEGetting StartedSelecting Key Vocabulary Words for your student 2:45 PMBreak3:00 PMCreating Word and Phrase CardsIntroducing Key Vocabulary Words to your student Games and Activities4:00 PMMDE Update Kristin Oien, MDE Specialist for the Blind/Visually Impaired4:30 PMMDVI Annual Meeting5:30 PMDinner on your own7:00 PMNetworking |
