2016 Illinois AER Conference
February 18 – 19, 2016
HYATT REGENCY
Schaumburg • Chicago
1800 E. Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
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2016 IAER Conference Schedule Overview________________
February 18 & 19, 2016 • Hyatt Regency, Schaumburg, IL
7:30 – 8:30 ………………… Registration
8:30 – 9:45 ……………..….. General Session
Thursday
February 18th
9:45 – 10:15 ……………….. IAER Board Meeting
9:45 – 5:00 ………………… Focus on Exhibits
10:45 – 11:45 ……………… Concurrent Session I
12:00 – 1:30 ………….……. Luncheon and Awards
1:45 – 2:45 ………..….……. Concurrent Session II
3:00 – 4:00 ………………… Concurrent Sessions III
4:15 – 5:15 ………………… Concurrent Session IV
8:30 – 9:45 ……………….. General Session
Friday
February 19th
8:30 – 12:00 ……...…….… Exhibits
10:00 – 11:00 …………….. Concurrent Session V
11:15 – 12:00 …………….. Networking and Lunch
12:00 – 1:00 …………...…. Concurrent Sessions VI
1:15 – 2:15 …………..…… Concurrent Session VII
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Table of Contents_____________________________________
General Conference Information ………………………...……………… 8, 10
Handouts Information
Dog relief Area Information
Transportation Information
Nursing Mothers
Lost and Found
Conference Badges
Continuing Education Information
Conference-At-A-Glance Charts ……………………………………….
IAER Business Meeting Information ……………………………………… 11
Thursday Keynote and Session Details …………………..……………… 13
Friday Keynote and Session Details ……………………………………… 23
Exhibitor Contact Information ……………………………………………… 29
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Welcome to the 2016 Illinois AER Conference_____________
We are delighted that you have joined us this year. The conference committee and board worked
tirelessly to make your conference experience wonderful. We reviewed feedback from past
conference evaluations and made adjustments accordingly. We think you will be pleased with the
diversity of the program this year.
It is refreshing to hear from all of our presenters, and this year is no exception. We have several
people presenting at our conference for the first time. It is also reassuring when noted experts come
back to share current information with us. We expect that you will find the keynote sessions
interesting. Thursday’s Keynote speaker will be Amanda Hall Lueck, Ph.D. She will be speaking on
“Low Vision Education: Learning from the Past, Looking Toward the Future”. This should be a very
inspiring opening to our conference. Friday we benefit from a Panel presentation on Current Topics
in the Field of Vision, including the roll out of UEB, training and technical assistance; the Cogswell
Macy Act; and an update on the Workforce Investment Act. Our panel includes Stacey Kelly,
Michelle Clyne and Ingrid Halverson. This Keynote Panel should bring us all up to date, whether we
serve infants or the elderly. You will not want to miss this information session.
Once again, a wonderful array of vendors have come to show you what they have to offer. They
measure a conference success based on the traffic they receive at their tables. Please express your
interest by spending time visiting with exhibitors.
I want to remind you that a conference is only successful if the planners receive constructive
feedback and quality presentation proposals.
Please take a few minutes to complete the conference evaluation in your packet and leave it at the
registration desk. Please also plan to submit a proposal, or convince a colleague to submit one.
This is a great way to build your professional experience, and remember you are among friends!
This conference is pulled together with the help of nearly sixty people, volunteering their valuable
time and talents. I extend my sincerest thanks to the Illinois AER board of directors, conference
committee, subcommittee members, presenters, exhibitors, and everyone who had a hand in
making this event possible.
We are always considering our fiscal responsibilities to the Illinois AER chapter. You can help keep
conference expenses down by returning your name tag holder to the registration desk when you
depart. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please stop by the registration table.
Someone will be able to help.
We hope you enjoy reconnecting with old friends, making new acquaintances, expanding your
professional knowledge and finding inspiration to try something new this year.
Sincerely,
Leah Gerlach, M.S.
Illinois AER Conference Chair
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2016 IAER Conference Planning Committee_______________
Conference Chair
Leah Gerlach, M.S.
Folder Prep Chair
Diane Finn
Program Chair & Committee
Doug Anzlavor
Diane Finn
Trudy Diepholz
Michelle Clyde
Jennifer Duncan
Susan Dalton
Mindy Ely
Evaluation Committee Chair
Stacy Kelly
Raffle Committee Chair
Alicia Harpst
Pre-Conference Chairs
Gail Olson
Michelle Cline
Stacey Kelly
Program Design
Leah Gerlach, M.S.
Registration Chair
Darla Chambers
Moderator Chair
Katherine King
Exhibits Chair
Karen Windy
CE Credits Chairs
Olaya Landa-Vialard
Naomi Hershman
Carol Otten
Finance Chair
Cindy Miller
AV Team Chairs
Elijah Eiler
Maura Guimon Warren
Sean Tikkun
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IAER Board 2014-2016_____________________ (updated 09/2015)
Officers:
Members-at-large:
President: Amy Lund
alund@sps186.org
Elizabeth Abelson
Past President: Leah Gerlach
lag324@spectrios.org
Kathryn King
abelsone@d62.org
kkin2458@gmail.com
Laura Gaynor
President Elect: Doug
Anzlovar
doug@hadley.edu
Laura.gaynor@va.gov
Olaya Landa-Vialard
oalanda@ilstu.edu
Treasurer: Cindy Miller
cindy.a.miller@illinois.gov
Molly Pasley
mollyclesen@gmail.com
Secretary: Stacy Kelly
skelly@niu.edu
Kristi Probst
Kprobst.@ilstu.edu
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General Conference Information_________________________
Online Handouts
The Hadley School for the Blind is hosting a web page containing the 2016
IAER Conference session handouts. Conference attendees are invited to
visit www.hadley.edu/IAER2016 to download and print handouts. This
web page will be active from January 31, 2016 through March 15, 2016.
Please note only those sessions for which electronic handouts were
received by the submission deadline are posted.
Dog Relief Area
For your convenience, a Dog Relief Area has been reserved on the east
side of the building. Exit the building using the doors from the Ballroom.
Transportation Information
The Pace Bus Route 205 from the Davis Purple Line stop in Evanston and
the Pace Bus Route 606 from the Rosemont Blue Line terminal go to the
Hyatt Regency Woodfield. Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line trains stop
at the Arlington Heights station, but you will need a taxi from there to the
hotel. For more information call RTA at 312-836-7000 or visit
www.pacebus.com.
Nursing Mothers
Suite 1322, near the Mahogany Ballroom, is available for use by nursing
mothers. This space will be available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Lost and Found Articles
Lost and found items will be housed at the registration desk.
Conference Badges
Admittance to all conference functions, including lunches and the exhibit
hall, will be by name badge. Persons without badges will not be admitted.
We ask that you help us reduce waste by recycling your badge holder –
please drop your badge off at the Registration Area before leaving the
conference.
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General Conference Information_________________________
Continuing Education Information
The 2016 AER Conference-At-A-Glance has been granted approval from
the following organizations for various conference credits: Illinois State
Board of Education (ISBE), Academy for Certification of Vision and
Education Professionals (ACVREP) and Illinois Early Intervention.
All of the above organizations will use the format below and will require the
following paperwork when obtaining the various credits.
Attendees will receive a “Record of Continuing Education Credit” form
in their registration folder. Each attendee will be responsible for the
following to complete this process:
1. Sign in at each session. There will be one sign in sheet for ISBE and
ACVREP which is the same form. There is a separate green sign in
sheet required for EI credit. Please sign each form for which you are
seeking credit.
2. At the end of each session, record the session code read by the
Moderator on your Record of Continuing Education Credit form in the
“Session Code” column to verify attendance.
3. At the end of each day, turn in the daily ISBE Conference Evaluation
form and the IAER Conference evaluation form which are in your
registration folder AND present your “Record of Continuing Education
Credit” form at the CE/registration desk. You will then receive the
“ISBE Evidence of Completion” form and/or the ACVREP Certificate
of Completion.
4. Keep the “Record of Continuing Education Credit” form and each
daily copy of the “ISBE Evidence of Completion” form and/or
ACVREP Certification or Completion to turn in for desired credits.
Early Invention Special Instructions:
Attendees seeking EI hours for certification should sign in on the
green EI form at each session that has been approved for EI credit.
Please make sure you check in with your hours at the end of each day
at the CE/registration table. Keep your “Record of Continuing
Education Credit” form. Your certificate with EI hours will be mailed to
you after the conference.
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IAER Business Meeting_______________________________
9:45 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. – Mahogany Ballroom
Thursday February 18th
IAER Annual Business Meeting
Members and non-members are invited to attend the annual business
meeting. The meeting will be held in the Mahogany Ballroom immediately
following the General Session.
All AER members please plan to attend this brief meeting. Our by-laws
stipulate that we need 80% of registered AER members in attendance at
the meeting for it to be official.
IAER Business Meeting Agenda
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III.
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V.
VI.
Introductions and Welcome
Approval of January Minutes
Treasurer’s Report – Cindy
Committee Reports
a. Awards
b. Mini-Grants/Stipends
c. Membership
d. Nominations
e. Scholarships
f. Workshops
New Business
Adjourn
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2016 Illinois AER Vision Conference Program_____________________
Thursday, February 18, 2016
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Registration
9:45 AM – 5:00 PM Focus on Exhibits; Copper, Maize, Sage and
Hallway
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM General Session, Mahogany Ballroom
Low Vision Education: Learning from the Past, Looking Toward the
Future
Amanda Hall Lueck, Ph.D.
This presentation will examine past and present trends in key areas related
to the education of children with low vision. Current practices will be placed
into historical and research-based perspectives. Critical areas for
intervention in the future will be discussed including research and training
needs.
IAER Business Meeting – Mahogany Ballroom
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
Concurrent Sessions I
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Thursday, February 18
Have Beacon Will Travel
Ralph Samek, Leah Gerlach, Anne Porter
Mahogany I
Traveling inside public spaces is in the midst of a revolution! Learn about
Beacon Technology with wayfinding apps for your smart phone. Gets the
latest information on Beacon technologies, indoor mapping strategies, and
wayfinding/route finding apps. Learn the steps in tactile map production
using a 3D printer. Share your user personal wayfinding experience with
the group.
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All Children Can Read! A Tour of the Literacy Website from the
National Center on Deaf-Blindness
Carla Beck, Michelle Clyne
Mahogany II
All children, including infants and toddlers, are acquiring literacy skills. This
site is for individuals interested in beginning or enhancing infant/toddler
pre- literacy and emergent literacy instruction for children with deafblindness, multiple disabilities, and other complex learning challenges. The
instructional techniques and tips are evidence based practices for
increasing literacy skills.
Making Evaluation Matter-Vision Rubrics and SLO's for Classroom
and Itinerant Teachers
Terra Knowles, Sumer Bellinder
Sienna I
This workshop will walk participants through the process that two Special
Education Cooperatives (CASE & NTDSE) went through to develop a plan
for incorporating Student Learning Objectives into VI teacher evaluations.
Samples of SLOs that are being piloted this year will be shared.
Tips and Techniques to Live Well with Low Vision
Doug Anzlovar
Sienna II
Are you interested in having access to free resources and tools to share
with your consumers with low vision to enhance their independent
lifestyles? Perhaps you don’t have enough time with your clients to cover
everything you’d hoped to cover. Looking for relevant content to facilitate
support group discussions? This session will provide an overview of the
Low Vision Focus @ Hadley.
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Legislative Advocacy and Initiatives to Benefit the Blind and Visually
Impaired
Sean Tikkun, Olaya Landa-Vialard
Sienna III
AFB continues to advocate for legislative reform to benefit individuals who
are blind and visually impaired. Individuals can have a part to play and
stories to tell to influence these initiatives. This session will outline
initiatives that are in progress now and introduce participants to how they
can be involved.
The Apple Notetaking Device
David Flament
Sienna IV
This presentation looks at how an Apple iPhone or iPad can accomplish
many of the same tasks as more costly notetaking devices. Areas of focus
include notetaking and basic word processing; dictionary and thesaurus;
document and e-book reading; scientific calculator; contacts and calendar.
The apps used to demonstrate these functions include Talking Sci
Calculator, Voice Dream Writer and Reader, NLS BARD and the onboard
calendar and contacts.
Luncheon & Awards Presentation
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Mahogany Ballroom
Concurrent Sessions II
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM Thursday, February 18
Using the Communication Matrix to Access Communication Needs of
Students with Multiple Disabilities/Deafblindness
Olaya Landa-Vialard, Sammi Zauner
Mahogany I
Participants will learn about the Communication Matrix as well as how to
use and score it. This assessment instrument is designed for individuals of
all ages who function at the earliest stages of communication and who use
any form of communication. It is perfect for use with children with multiple
disabilities and/or deafblindness.
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Blending Electronic Low Vision Technology and Android Apps to
Attain Positive Classroom Outcomes
Jim Sullivan
Mahogany II
Prodigi Connect 12 provides students with near and distance viewing
options, with OCR for sustained reading activities and access to thousands
of Android apps. During this session participants will identify how students
with low vision can utilize this device to manage assignments and complete
academic tasks in the classroom.
What I Wish I Knew My First Year as an Orientation and Mobility
Specialist for Children
Chelsie Seplowin
Sienna I
It is a big transition from learning the head knowledge of Orientation and
Mobility services in a University Program to going into schools and working
with children with various abilities. This is a presentation to hear about what
I wish I knew more about, and the differences from learning how to be an
Orientation and Mobility Specialist to becoming one for children.
A Life of Its Own: Starting and Maintaining Vision Loss Support
Groups
Polly Abbott
Sienna II
Students, adults, and families of children with vision loss need to feel
support and connection with their peers to successfully adjust and
transition into a life that now includes vision loss. As professionals we start
groups or support new leaders as we strive to support our clients on all
fronts. Come take an in-depth look at the many aspects that must be
considered for the development of long-term effective vision loss support
groups. Discuss your experiences with many different kinds of support
groups and inspire your colleagues!
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Self-Efficacy of Teachers of the Blind & Visually Impaired and
Evidence-Based Practices from the Field of Autism
Kristi Probst
Sienna III
A dual diagnosis of VI and an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) impacts a
student's ability to learn. Teachers of the Visually Impaired were surveyed
to determine their familiarity and use of evidence-based practices from the
field of ASD. TVI’s are often unfamiliar with many of the evidence based
practices for this population. The purpose of this presentation is to provide
findings from this survey and to present potential interventions and/or
required modifications of EBPs from the area of ASD to be used with
students with visual impairments.
VoiceOver: Back to Basics
Brian Moles, Gianna Guskey, Melissa Colella
Sienna IV
Often at presentations the offerings extend to only higher order tasks with
VoiceOver (VO) for iOS devices. What about taking it back to the basics?
Learn/refresh on the basics, what VO is, how our students can use it, some
essential apps, and accessories.
Concurrent Sessions III
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Thursday, February 18
O&M for the Little Ones: Who, What, Where and When?
Carol Otten
Mahogany I
This session will focus on Early Intervention Orientation and Mobility. Learn
about the EI referral process, assessment procedures, collaboration with
Developmental Therapists/Vision and strategies that you can share with
your families and students.
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AFB’s Got Your Back!
George Abbott
Mahogany II
Need to know more about CVI? Have questions about teaching students
birth to five with visual impairments and additional disabilities? Looking for
strategies to incorporate the ECC and prepare students for transition to
work or college? Want to better understand issues related to aging and
vision loss? Need ACVREP credits? Learn how AFB can help.
Tandem Sport: Guides Lead the Way for Blind / Visually Impaired
Athletes
Ashley Eisenmenger
Sienna I
This session will discuss athletics within the visually impaired community.
Emphasis will be placed on swimming biking, and running with a guide
safely. Participants can expect lecture as well as hands on activities.
Come ready to move!
Making Smooth Transitions Using Technology as Vision Changes
David Flament
Sienna II
This panel of individuals who have experienced decreasing vision discuss
how they adjusted to these changes and the technology that has helped
them at each stage of vision loss. Our panelists address how they
implemented and transitioned through technologies including video
magnifiers, OCR, touch typing and iPhones and iPads.
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Completing Math Assignments with the BrailleNote Apex: Working
with Nemeth Code, Scientific Calculator, and Much More
Peter Tucic, Elizabeth McAnally
Sienna III
In this hands-on session participants will use the BrailleNote Apex and
resources such as the Nemeth Tutorial to explore the Nemeth Code. They
will use the scientific calculator to solve math equations. Finally
participants will learn how students can input Nemeth code into a KeyWord
document.
Groundbreaking Research in Visual Impairments: The Use of Implicit
Association Testing (IAT) and Tinder About Misconceptions Related
to Visual Impairment
Stacy Kelly, Gaylen Kapperman, Kylie Kilmer, Cody Laplante
Sienna IV
This session will feature a presentation of groundbreaking research in
visual impairments! The results of the first ever study using Implicit
Association Testing (IAT) to learn about misperceptions related to visual
impairments will be shared. In addition, we have news about how people
with visual impairments experience Tinder (the popular online social
networking app) as a result of a related research study.
Concurrent Sessions IV
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM Thursday, February 18
Amazon Echo: An Adaptive Technology Solution?
Joseph Jorgenson, Sean Johnson
Mahogany I
Amazon Echo is a standalone, hands-free device which retrieves various
types of media, including news, weather and music, in addition to
controlling home automation devices. Is this device a viable adaptive
technology solution or just a novelty? Session includes device information
and demonstration.
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EdTPA, Tips, Tricks, and How to Be Successful
Olaya Landa-Vialard, Amy Lund, Kelli Appel
Mahogany II
This session will cover how the edTPA relates to licensure of teachers of
the visually impaired, will offer organizational and supporting documents,
advice on how a cooperating teacher can help support teacher candidates,
opportunities to brainstorm what units of instructions can be included, and
how to write for the EdTPA.
Enhancing Community Access Lessons
Ginger Irwin
Sienna I
Panel discussion of Community Access lessons for Orientation & Mobility.
Creating a whole experience lesson for students of all levels; elementary
through transition and multi-handicapped and dual sensory impairment.
Helpful Tips for Helping Hands
Jennifer Ottowitz
Sienna II
It has been said that your hands are the most important tools you have.
Yet many people experience difficulty using their hands due to arthritis,
weakness, tremors or limited range of motion. Come explore practical
adaptations to help perform daily activities with limited hand movement in
addition to vision loss.
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Family-Centered Practices: A Paradigm Shift
Mindy Ely
Sienna III
The central focus of early intervention is on family-centered practices. This
requires a shift in the way we think about services. This workshop will help
practitioners self-reflect on their alignment to recommended practices.
Teachers of preschoolers we be challenged to consider the change that
parents experience as they transition into school-aged services. Strategies
for easing family anxiety will be explored.
Navigating the VI System
Diane Finn, Pam Duda
Sienna IV
The Co-Chairs for the IVLC (Illinois Vision Leadership Council) will facilitate
a group discussion on current issues facing teachers of students receiving
vision services. Topics may include PARCC, student growth measures,
documentation of services, leadership and support in the field, state issues,
guidelines manual, UEB, etc. Participants are asked to bring questions
along with information to share.
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Friday, February 19, 2016
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Registration
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Focus on Exhibits
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM General Session, Mahogany Ballroom
Panel Discussion on Current Topics in the Field of Vision
 UEB (Unified English Braille). UEB has been adopted in many
countries, including the US, to replace Standard Braille. Illinois is
currently coordinating a roll out of UEB including training of all
stakeholders.
 The Cogswell Macy Act. This act puts into place a national center for
vision training and technical assistance that would be a consortium of
several national agencies. The purpose is to promote and ensure
delivery of high quality special education and related services to
children with visual disabilities through instructional methodologies
meeting their unique learning needs, to enhance accountability for the
provision of services.
 Legislative Update, The Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act
(WIOA), will provide a brief summary of the Act and the impact on
transition services available for youth and adults who are visually
impaired and DeafBlind. , presented by Ingrid Halverson from the
Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services.
Concurrent Session V
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Friday, February 19
The Effects of Blue and Ultraviolet Light on People with Low Vision.
Elaine Kitchel
Mahogany 1
Every day people with low vision and others are subjected to blue and
ultraviolet light. The worlds of commerce and education are lit with these
lamps. The results are not only detrimental, they actually reduce vision.
Learn what to do to help the children and adults you serve to live in a world
of helpful ergonomic lighting.
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Deaf-Blind Difference: Taking What You Know Further for Your
Students with Deaf-Blindness
Michelle Clyne, Carla Beck
Mahogany II
Students with deaf-blindness sometimes experience different needs when
maximizing their vision and hearing. Join us for some tips from the OHOA
Modules to tweak your tried and true strategies for students with visual
impairments. You can make them better for students with deaf-blindness
by adding a little “Deaf-Blind Difference!”
Positive Training Practices at Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.
Charles Farugia
Sienna II
Guide dog schools have increasingly developed and expanded the use of
positive training and management practices in training guide dogs for blind
and legally blind clients. Clients in turn are given a theoretical and practical
education in these methods for use in class training and afterwards with
generally favorable results.
EL VISTA: Addressing a Need for Early Intervention Providers
Mindy Ely
Sienna III
Illinois State University’s EL VISTA program is addressing a shortage of
Vision Specialists qualified to work with infants and toddlers who are
blind/visually impaired and their families. Hear from students and staff
about this free, one year program to see if EL VISTA is for you!
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Accessing Electronic Educational Materials with Refreshable Braille
Peter Tucio, Elizabeth McAnally
Sienna IV
Educational materials that students access in the classroom continue to
migrate to the digital world. In this presentation participants will explore
how devices such as the BrailleNote and Brailliant can be utilized by braille
readers to quickly and efficiently access various types of electronic
educational materials on PC and iOS devices.
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Boxed Lunch Break - Mahogany Ballroom
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM - IAOMS Lunch Meeting – Mahogany 1
Concurrent Sessions VI
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Friday, February 19
Teaching for the ECC - When? How? Woe is Me?
Susan Dalton, Jennifer Ottowitz
Mahogany I
Instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum has been identified as an
important goal for the education of our children with visual impairments, yet
TVIs report that it is difficult to find the time and resources required to
address the plethora of skills contained in the domains of the ECC. Find
out what other teachers do along with some new resources to assist.
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Young Students with CVI: How to Provide Appropriate Lighting and
Determine the Optimal Conditions in Which to Assess
Elaine Kitchel
Mahogany II
Most young children with CVI do not process light or other visual
information in the same way their peers do. Many teachers and Early
Interventionists do not know what to do to prepare children with CVI for
assessment. Learn what you can do not only to provide lighting, but to set
up the home or classroom environment for optimal learning and
assessment performance.
Take Five: A Game to Test Your Vision Rehab Knowledge
Latisha Houston, Jennifer Ottowitz
Sienna II
One size does not fit all nor does one approach to performing a task or
achieving a goal work well for all people. Test your knowledge and creative
problem-solving skills in this friendly competition by identifying at least five
ways to adapt a wide variety of daily living tasks.
Yoga: Body, Mind and Soul
Sue Cox
Sienna III
During this 60 minute yoga practice we will explore some of the basics of
yoga that relieve stress and calm the mind. An emphasis on the
fundamentals of yoga including pranayama (control of breath) and mindful
movement will be presented.
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Accessibyte’s New Adaptive Technology Solutions
Joseph Jorgenson
Sienna IV
Exciting new software from Accessibyte will be presented, including Quick
Cards, an accessible flash card study program; the newly designed Typio,
an accessible typing tutor program; and Accessibyte Arcade, a suite of 6
accessible computer games. Products will be discussed and demonstrated.
Concurrent Sessions VII
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM Friday, February 19
YouDescribe-Making YouTube Videos Accessible
Olaya Landa-Vialard
Mahogany I
YouDescribe is a free accessibility tool for audio description to YouTube
videos. In this session participants will experience what it is like to watch a
video without audio description and then with audio description. They will
then learn how to add audio description to a YouTube video of their choice.
Can You Hear Me Now?
Jane Dwyer
Mahogany II
Do you work with an infant or toddler who wears hearing aids? This
session will help you understand the terminology and equipment that
comes with a child with deafblindness. You will understand the different
levels and types of hearing loss, and how that influences a child’s ability to
learn to communicate.
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What We Wish We Knew our First Year of Teaching: Perspectives
from a Vision Itinerant and Adult Rehabilitation Specialist
Dayna Grismanauskas, Kathryn King
Sienna II
Starting your first year of teaching can be a scary thing! This presentation is
designed to share our first year experiences as a TVI and VRT/O&M. Join
us to learn about our tips and tricks for having a successful first year.
“Grief, Loss, and Finding a New Identity” - Adjusting to a vision loss.
Leah Gerlach, M.S.
Sienna III
How to Make AMDs to Fit Your Students and Their Needs
Jennifer Duncan, Katie White Fodor, Laurel Kramer
Sienna IV
Join us to discuss types and uses of Adaptive Mobility Devices (AMDs) to
help meet the unique needs of your students. Be prepared with a student in
mind and their measurements to be able to make and take your AMD home
with you. There will be materials for approximately 25 devices.
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IAER Conference Exhibitors____________________________________
FOR-PROFIT EXHIBITORS
Accessibyte
442 S. Lombard Ave. #2
Oak Park, IL 60302
(630) 450-3565
Joe.jorgenson@gmail.com
Jewelry in Braille
2713 Avington Court
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(631) 875-3558
Kelly@jewelryinbraille.com
BAUM USA, Inc.
13 Branch Street, Ste 205
Methuen, MA 01844
(855) 620-7985 X407
RSteinberg@BAUMUSA.com
LS & S, LLC
145 River Rock Drive
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 348-3516
TPerry@LSSproducts.com
E.M. Vitu, Inc.
299-B Peterson Road
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 367-4004
evitu@flash.net
Magnified Vision
P.O. Box 5454
Morton, IL 61550
(888) 567-8766
info@magnifiedvision.net
HIMS
4613 W. Howard Lane #960
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 837-2000 X 304
laura@hims-inc.com
Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Ste
300E
Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 734-3469
Joseph.Hull@vandapharma.com
Humanware
1 UPS Way
Champlain, NY 12919
(800) 722-3393 X221
Jim.sullivan@humanware.com
Wolf Products., Inc.
108 Purvis Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 285-5428
WOLFPRODUCTSINC@gmail.com
Innovative Vision
Products/Enhanced Vision
1424 Saranell Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
(888) 504-5300
ivisionpi@aol.com
Woodlake Technologies, Inc.
666 W. Hubbard Street
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 733-9800
ralph@woodlaketechnologies.com
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NOT-FOR-PROFIT EXHIBITORS
Blind Service Association
17 N. State St., Ste 1050
Chicago, IL 60660
(312) 236-0808
bgreen@blindserviceassociation.org
Illinois Association for Parents of
Children with Visual Impairments, Inc.
(IPVI)
21170 Deerpath
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 355-2098
maryzabelsi@hotmail.com
Cooperative Educational Service
Agency, #6
(CESA 6)
2935 Universal Court
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 236-0873
hgrebel@cesa6.org
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
(ISVI)
658 E. State Street
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4404
marsha.schoth@illinois.gov
Foundation for Blind Children
1234 E. Northern Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 337-8217
dzufan@seeitourway.org
Illinois Talking Book Outreach Center
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 734-5210
Kathryn.patrick@railslibraries.info
Foundation Fighting Blindness
977 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 140
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 680-0100
j-corneille@comcaast.net
NOAH
P.O. Box 959 NH
East Hamstean, NH 03826-0959
(800) 473-2310
mmcgowan@albinism,org
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
611 Granite Springs Road
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-4024
Drodman@guidingeyes.org
Second Sense
65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 1010
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 236-8569
Kathy.austin@second-sense.org
Hadley Institute For the Blind & the
Visually Impaired
700 Elm Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-8111
dawn@hadley.edu
Spectrios Institute for Low Vision
at Deicke House
219 East Cole Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 690-7115
info@spectrios.org
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The Chicago Lighthouse
1850 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 997-3677
Tom.Perski@chicagolighthouse.org
The Seeing Eye, Inc.
P.O. Box 375
Morristown, NJ 07963
973-539-4425
whitec@seeingeye.org
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