2021-22 BVI Virtual Discussion Series

2021-22 Virtual Discussion Series: Self-Determination/Self-Advocacy for Post-Secondary

Webinar

Session Dates

Wednesday March 30, 2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Webinar

Closed
This event is by invitation only. You must have a registration key in order to register.

This discussion will focus on teaching practices for learners who are visually impaired and working on self-determination and/or self-advocacy skills to prepare students after high school (post-secondary).

Participants will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of self-advocacy/self-determination instruction to prepare students for post-secondary transition.
  • Identify three or more resources that can help support instruction of self-advocacy and self-determination.
  • Describe how self-determination and self-advocacy instruction can empower visually impaired students after they graduate.

Target Audience

Teachers of Students who are Visually Impaired (TVI)
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)
BVI Specialists
Classroom Teachers

Topics Covered: Visual Impairment/Blind

Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Lorraine Byer, at 800-441-3215, or lbyer@pattan.net.

Event Info

Event Type:

Webinar

Credit Type:

Act 48 Clock Hour
ACVREP
No credit

Presenters:

PaTTAN Educational Consultant

Event Contact:

Registration:

Lorraine Byer
lbyer@pattan.net
610-878-7210

Content Contact:

Gregory Gerhart
ggerhart@pattan.net
717-901-2223