Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 Community Programs Technology Series
Provider
 Perkins School for the Blind
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Location
 Watertown, MA
Date(s)
 November 9, 2018 - June 5, 2019
CE Hours
 10
Contact Information
 Betsy Bixler Betsy.Bixler@perkins.orgTeri Turgeon Teri.Turgeon@perkins.org
Registration Information
 N/A Series is included in the Perkins Community Programs Professional Development Plan for 2018-2019
Fees
 N/A
Description of CE Program/Activity
 I.Technology Series: Session 1: Orientation and Mobility Technology ResourcesParticipants: Community Programs StaffLearner Outcomes: Increase understanding of appropriate Orientation & Mobility resources and services for children 0-22 including technology resourcesBrief Description: Chris Tabb will share his live binder resources around O&M for all populations. These technology resources will include iOS & Android apps that are useful for students in O&M.Trainer(s): Chris Tabb, TSBVI Date: 11/9/18Session 2: a)Technology for the Students on an Academic Track (School Age) Learner Outcomes: participants will increase their familiarity and skills with 3 pieces of AT.Trainer(s): Michelle Perkins, New England Low Vision and BlindnessDate: October 18, 2018ORb)Best Practices on Home Visits & Salesforce Integration (Infant/Toddler) Learner Outcomes: participants will increase their knowledge of strategies for home visit interventions and accountability procedures with the integration of Salesforce into service deliveryTrainer(s): Teri Turgeon, Brenda AllairDate: October 18, 2018Session 3:CVI and AT/Communication Brief Description of the session: Instructions will present a PowerPoint presentation that aligns appropriate technology and communication for each Phase of CVI. The presentation will include how each Phase impacts the student s technology and communication, as well as tips for AAC devices and types of apps to recommend.Trainers: Lacey Smith, Amy Pybus, & Samantha Eyley Date: June 5, 2019