Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 Haptic Communication in the Rehabilitation Teaching Process for Deaf-Blind Individuals
Provider
 New York State Commission for the Blind
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Location
 Available Online
Date(s)
 April 28, 2022 - April 28, 2022 - 9-10:30 AM
CE Hours
 1.5
Contact Information
 Zachary Hessney, NYSCB Training Coordinator zachary.hessney@ocfs.ny.gov
Registration Information
 This is a zoom session for employees of NYS Commission for the Blind. Access is given through the Training Coordinator, Zach Hessney.
Fees
Description of CE Program/Activity
 This presentation will discuss the unique communication and accessibility needs of individuals who are Deaf-Blind. The presentation will specifically describe the use of Haptic signals (the use of touch to provide visual and environmental information and social feedback) during rehabilitation teaching including braille, and independent living skills, and technology training. Techniques will be demonstrated, video of training sessions will be included in the presentation, as well as a description of a research project associated with haptics for braille instruction.