Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 AIS Academy: Back to the Basics with Screen Readers
Provider
 Allied Instructional Services
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Location
 Available Online - https://sites.google.com/view/aisacademy/home
Date(s)
 February 16, 2026 - February 16, 2026 - 10:15-11:15
CE Hours
 1
Contact Information
 professionaldevelopment@ais-llc.com
Registration Information
 https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/85b62924-9dbf-4247-b918-011a56448bd1@74c64d85-755b-474e-b16c-5f7158c1e8c8
Fees
 $15.00
Description of CE Program/Activity
 Join Mike Fish, Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist at AIS, and learn when and how to begin instruction in using a screen reader. This session is designed for those who are new to using screen readers or who are unsure how to implement screen readers into their day-to-day tasks.Participants will gain a practical understanding of what screen readers are, when/where they can be used, and how to introduce them effectively without overwhelming students or themselves.Objectives: After attending this training, participants will be able to:Identify the five most commonly used screen readers and the operating systems with which they are compatibleDifferentiate between operating system keystrokes and screen reader specific commandsApply effective strategies for introducing and implementing screen readers in the classroom and beyond