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Coffee Hour Archive
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Christine Roman CVI Q&A
Open forum Q&A. Ask any questions or initiate a short discussion about topics related to CVI and literacy, O&M, CVI Range procedures, current research projects or….whatever has been on your mind regarding CVI.
Genetic Testing and Emerging Gene Therapies for People with Inherited Retinal Diseases with Foundation Fighting Blindness
This video is closed captioned. The Foundation Fighting Blindness will discuss what to expect from genetic testing, its potential benefits, and the process for using its no-cost genetic testing program. The discussion will include an overview of gene and genetic therapies and time for Q&A.
Early Intervention Face to Face and Virtual
This presentation will highlight how PIPBVI & NMSBVI are providing EI services to children who are B/VI during the pandemic.
Collaborative Evaluations
Evaluation of the student with VI or deafblindness requires a collaborative approach between professionals. This session describes specific information that both evaluation staff and the TVI bring to this process. Published resources supporting this evaluation process for these students will also be discussed.
Exploring ChromeVox on your Chromebook
Learn to use ChromeVox to locate information in Drive and create documents in Docs. Use keystroke commands to review information, navigate Tabs and access other features such as the User Interface. The latest updates, including using a Chromebook with the APH Mantis Q40, will be addressed.
The Importance of Early Numeracy
Early numeracy is not just about numbers! Early numeracy and early literacy are tied together. Both numeracy and literacy skills draw on concept, spatial and language development to support each other and are vital tools for children to be successful readers and writers. Join us for a coffee chat on the importance of early numeracy for all children, especially for those with visual impairments.
Through Native Eyes: Serving Native American Families and Tribal Communities
One of our most popular sessions! This presentation will focus on providing culturally responsive services to Native American families and supporting their journey as they support their children. By learning about the depth and history of Native culture, we better understand the role it plays in the early development of Native children. We can be present with a family to lead/coach in a way that they can follow.
An Update on the Progression of Tactile Learning Developmental Checklist
During a Coffee Hour session on 10/19/20, we introduced the Progression of Tactile Learning, a checklist designed to help teachers create a “Tactile Profile” for students with visual impairment who are struggling with the acquisition of tactile skills and/or have not made expected progress toward attaining tactile literacy. The information gathered with this evaluation tool will assist in developing instruction that targets specific individual needs. Using input from our colleagues, this checklist has been updated, modified, and reorganized. We would like to share the new checklist, discuss the additional resources, and show how it is currently organized.
CVI Scotland, Optimizing Support for Children with CVI, Part 2 CVI Clusters
In Part 1, the visual processes and some of the CVIs children are commonly affected by were introduced. In this talk we will look at some combinations of CVIs commonly found in children, and what they look like in terms of the child's behaviours and difficulties. We call these combinations CVI Clusters. CVI Clusters can affect a child's social skills, behaviour, learning and all aspects of development. A difficulty a child may have, like recognising someone, can have many different causes, and we will show this, and suggest some strategies for targeted support. We will also provide an update from recently published research looking at how many children have CVI, particularly where it is not diagnosed. Pre-study is not required, but reading the few short pages in the section called The CVI Puzzle will enhance the understanding of the session. See below: https://cviscotland.org/mem_portal.php?cat_id=74
Literacy for Little Ones
Literacy for LIttle Ones is a training series for families and professionals that focuses on early literacy skill development for children who are blind or visually impaired, with a focus on tactile learners. This training series focuses on the importance of motor skills, concept development, and language in developing literacy.