Coffee Hour Archive
View past recordings of our weekly webinar series, Coffee Hour. This free, award-winning webinar series supports educators, service providers, and families of students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision. Join us on Mondays from 3:00–4:00 PM CT for strategies you can use right away! TSBVI Outreach Coffee Hour recordings are not eligible for delayed viewing credits. To earn CEUs for participating in upcoming sessions, please visit the current events page.
ECC Personal Hygiene: Bathroom Skills and Complex Learners
Open captioned. A session on personal hygiene skills, specifically (continence training or toilet training). Ideas will be presented to consider when planning for adulthood and the importance of independence during (private/sensitive/personal) situations. Strategies primarily targeting learners with complex needs will be discussed.
Boosting Transition with ECC
Open captioned and ASL. Join us for an informative session on how the ECC is the critical element on the path to a successful transition for your students. We will explore resources, strategies and examples of how the ECC supports transition.
Perkins CVI Updates
Open captioned. This session will discuss the Perkins CVI Protocol, the new Perkins interventions library, and CVI Now Educator Hub community, events, and resources.
Braille is Literacy
Open captioned. This round-table discussion features panelists with professional expertise and lived experiences in literacy in braille. The goal of this presentation is to ensure that every student receives the instruction and tools necessary for optimal literacy development. Topics covered in this discussion include: Why Braille is a game changer The specific benefits of literacy in braille Getting students and families excited about braille Literacy-rich environments Bridging the gap between research and practice.
Braille Access, Coordination, and Logistics
Open captioned. Join us for a collaborative coffee hour focused on streamlining Braille access for students. Learn tips and tricks for planning, managing materials, and more. Discover strategies for accessing digital platforms, adapting assignments, and leveraging tools for timely accommodations. Explore creative solutions and effective collaboration with teachers and administrators. Gain actionable insights to establish timelines, maintain organized resources, and enhance student access to high-quality Braille materials.
Understanding the Unique Needs of a Child with Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Open captioned. Following a brief overview of Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, a sampling of assessment and interventions aligned with the House of Human Development (Bolick 2004) will be reviewed.
Magnifying Your Knowledge on Albinism
Open captioned. Grab those low vision devices and sunglasses and join us as we take a closer look at students with albinism. We'll discuss educational implications, strategies to increase access to instruction, social implications, and identify resources to support the entire team.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): A Discussion on Supporting Students with CMV
Open captioned. Join us for an open discussion about serving and supporting students with Cytomegalovirus (CMV).
Meeting Families Where They Are – Culturally Responsive Engagement
Open captioned. Family members, who also serve as family engagement professionals, will share insights from their diverse cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds on fostering meaningful engagement. This session explores strategies for honoring unique family journeys, promoting equitable access to resources, and building respectful, authentic relationships. Attendees will gain practical tools for engaging with families in ways that respect their cultural and socio-economic contexts, empowering them to meet families where they are and support their growth.
Supporting Families of Children with Complex Health Care Needs in Grief Across the Lifespan
Open captioned. In this session, participants will learn about the definition of grief, types of grief, and the physical & emotional manifestations of grief. Grief resources will be shared as well as information about the Sensing Connections Peer-to-Peer Support that is available to bereaved families in the deafblind network.