9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Julianna Clark, Nicole Johnson, Lisha Yochimowitz Preconf: "Literacy Materials for Students with CVI" |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Penny Rosenblum Preconf: "A Fly on the Wall" Fly on the Wall |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Johanna Brutvan, Amanda English Preconf: "Left Without Literacy" Left Without Literacy V1.0A Instructional Planning Process V1.3A Presentation Notes |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Teresa Martinkovich Preconf: "Beyond Being in the Room Where it Happens" PowerPoint Slide Deck |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Donna McNear Preconf: "Mining for Professional Gold" Presentation Handout |
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
Simon Fischer-Baum Keynote: "What We Know When We Know the Spelling of a Word" |
8:30 am - 9:30 am Showcase Session I |
Fabian Winter Individualized Instruction for Dual-Media Learners Presentation Handout 1 Presentation Handout 2 |
10:00 am - 11:00 am Concurrent Sessions I |
Cheri Hart Braille for Emergent Readers - Books Everywhere! Handout Donna McNear Curriculum Based LMA Evaluation Tools Focused on Braille and Print Literacy Presentation Handout Holly Lawson, Mayra Gonzalez Inclusive Literacy: Partnerships with School and Community Libraries Rosemary Nave Stawasz Comparing the Use of Large Print, an iPad, and an Electronic Magnifer on Oral Reading Outcomes for Students with Low Vision Inger Lee Hustuft, Silje Benonisen, Anette Holdhus How Can Children with Proressive Eye Diseases Learn Braille Through Teaching that Inspires and Motivates Presentation PowerPoint Mary Anderson, Gail Gilchrist Dots and Dots of Fun: Weaving Braille into the Fabric of the Family Dots and Dots of Fun Presentation Dots and Dots Soundscape Writing Activity Dots and Dots Game Instructions and Materials List Dots and Dots Family Braille Game Jennifer Jesso Achievement Unlocked: Using Virtual Games to Level Up Julie Unatin Back to the Basics: My Top Ten Strategies to Enhance Work with Students with Visual Impairment, Deafblindness, or Additional Impairments Karen Poppe ArtSmart: Adding Tactile Experience to Literacy |
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Concurrent Sessions II |
Samuel Foulkes, Tamara O'Callaghan, Tina Seger Designing a Literacy Initiative for Global Populations Michelle Horseman, Karen Frank Building a Social Emotional Foundation Through Literacy, Ages Birth to Three Gloria Gardiner Teaching Functional Literacy Skills Through Work Based Learning Carol Green, Christine Muise Indigenous Braille Codes: Navajo and Mi'kmaw Translating Navajo Braille Navajo Braille Code .dxb File Loana Mason, Daren Aranda, Elizabeth Bolander, Michelle Chacon, Ann Cunningham, Kara Halley A Critical Analysis of Inclusivity in Fictional Picture Books Featuring Characters with Visual Impairment Casey Robertson, Karen Anderson Braille Enrichment Literacy and Learning In-Home Edition: Distance Learning in an Effective Format Pamela Howard, Miranda Opell-Brown, Amanda Greene, Cindy Queen Creating Multi-Sensory Literacy Experiences John Ravenscroft An International Study on Playful Learning and Literacy with LEGO Braille Bricks for Learners with Significant Visual Impairment |
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm Poster Sessions |
Genie Valesquez, Mikel Kersey The Dot Spot: Connecting the Dots Across Braille Curricula Presentation Handout Tina Herzberg Nuts and Bolts of Nemeth Code within UEB contexts Presentation Handout Tina Herzberg Hear All About it Presentation Handout |
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Concurrent Sessions III |
Marguerite Tibaudo Promising Practices: Considerations for the Accessibility of Sign Language for Individuals with CVI Kevin Hollinger, Jennifer Coy Missouri's "Blind Student's Right to Independence, Training, and Education (BRITE) Act": A Review of Successful Collaboration Amoung Constituents Conference Materials Karen Borg, Kate Borg Cozying Up to Literacy: Getting Started with Interaction, Bonding, and Experiential Learning Presentation Materials Sharon Niemczky, Christi Dixon Literacy and O&M Presentation Materials Danna Conn, Donna Carpenter, Robert Hill DeafBlind Projects Connecting with Information, Strategies, and Stories Cheryl Kamei-Hannan, Holly Lawson, Michael Tuttle, Adam Wilton Braille, Print, and Digital Media Literacy Inventory Emily White, Frances Mary D'Andrea Towards a Definition of the Construct of Braille Literacy: Historical and Theoretical Perspectives Accessible Slide Content Braille Construction PowerPoint Ann Adkins, Scott Baltisberger, Sara Kitchen, Debra Sewell Early Tactile Learning Profile Presentation Handout Damian Pickering, Jennifer Gibble New Tools for Learning and Reading Braille |
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Concurrent Sessions IV |
Marina McCormick From Concrete to Abstract: Developing Symbolism with Students who are Deafblind Presentation Link Nabiha Mujahid, Robin King Developing Early Literacy Skills in Young Children with Low Vision and Blindness Huyentran Vo Experiences of TVIs and Digital Accessible Instructional Materials Annemiek van Leendert, Hilde Havsjømoen, Anders Sennerö Graphs Under Your Fingertips Presentation Materials Amy Campbell Unlocking the Foundations of Literacy for Students with Visual Impairments Judith Dixon, Frances Mary D'Andrea International Council on English Braille: Who We Are, What We Do, and How You Can Help Brandi Trom-Anderson Tales of a Tactile Learner Lynn Wales, Sofeya Devji, Kim Zebehazy Marine Science Literacy from the Real World to the Classroom |
9:45 am - 10:45 am Concurrent Sessions V |
Donna McNear Enhancing Early Literacy Practices Through Scribbling and Pretend Play Power Presentation Handout Greg Stilson, Will Freeman Introducing the Monarch, Braille Dots Serving 21st Century Needs Tina Herzberg Instructional Units to Build 2nd - 5th Grade Braille Readers' Skills with Line Plots, Pictographs, and Bar Graphs Graphic Literacy Paige Hutto Kelley, Marina McCormick Direct Reading Instruction for Students who are DeafBlind: A Case Study Handout 1 Handout 2 Amanda English, Johanna Brutvan Left Without Literacy: Steps to Creating a Plan for Students who Experience Sudden Vision Loss Rebecca Coakley, Lynn Langille A Recipe for Success: The Main Ingredient in Evaluating a Student with Low Vision is LITERACY Mari Okuno Braille Learning in School-Aged Children in Japan: Current Status and Issues Presentation Handout Gwyn McCormack The "ness" of the Object: Building Concepts to Support Literacy Through the Everyday Experience of the Child Ellen Blaydes, Bethanie Mateer An O&M Perspective on How to Build Communication and Literacy Through Family Connections |
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Concurrent Sessions VI |
Morgan Foreman, Maura Guiman-Warren L Is For Literacy: Using Research-Based Reading Strategies to Support Early Exceptional Learning Presentation Materials Michael Tuttle, Cheryl Kamei-Hannan Digital Competencies for Literacy Instruction Casey Robertson The Natural Order of Contractions: Teaching Braille Reading Based on Reading Research Tetsuya Watanabe, Kazunori Minatani Tactile Map Creation Services for the Blind - Twelve Years' Practice and the Recent Trend Conference Materials Kitty Edstrand, Luanne Stordahl The LMA for Birth to Five: A Paradigm Shift Presentation Handout Kyrstin Price Supporting Literacy for EL/VI Students Presentation Notes Maria Ellingsson The Practice of Braille Reading Observations for Students in Sweden Handout 1 Handout 2 Rachel Anne Schles Strategies for Assessing and Supporting Students with Binocular Visual Conditions Referred to Schools Due to Vision Therapy Wiraman Niyomphol, Kanit Pamanee, Ekkamol Phaetthayanan, Rujira Songkhao Strategies in Advancing Braille Literacy for Individuals with Visual Impairment in Thailand |
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Showcase Session II |
Erika Fundelius, Jose Cintron, Jerry kuns, Elaine Mara Literacy and Learning: The Impact on Mental Health Presentation Materials |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Concurrent Sessions VII |
Heather Spence A Deep Dive into the Literacy Resources from APH Press Presentation Materials Cindy Camp Sight Reading Braille for a New Generation Presentation Handout Luanne Stordahl It's A Family Affair: Developing a Love of Literacy in Children Birth to Three Presentation Handout Eileen Bischof, Kim Roberts Shaping Literacy Instruction for Students with Low Vision Through the Florida Low Vision Initiative Carina Soderberg English as a Foreign Language: Braille Reading High School Students' Difficulties and Strategies in an Inclusive Setting Presentation Handout Kim Zebehazy, Maram Alraddadi, Sholeh Livarjani, Ali Sedghi, Sandra Sikanku Planning, Adapting, Remembering: What Can Teachers Do to Support Executive Functioning in the Context of Literacy Development? Penny Rosenblum There's A Lot for PK - 5th Grade Students to Master When It Comes to Tactile Graphics and Learning Tools Presentation Handout Cay Holbrook, Robert Englebretson, Simon Fischer-Baum Exploring the Concept of Braille as a Code or a Writing System: Implications for Instruction Frank Welte, Divina Carlson, Jerry Kuns Reading Tactile Maps for Navigation and Spatial Awareness (Hands-On Introduction Using TMAPs and Tactile Transit Station Maps) PowerPoint Handout 1 Handout 7 |
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Concurrent Sessions VIII |
Bethanie Mateer, Ellen Blaydes Depending on Me, Myself, and I: Using Devices to Access Media and Build Literacy Presentation Handout Sally Hart DIY: Tactile Graphic Image Library, A Hands On Workshop Nabia Mujahid, Robin King Tactile Symbols to Support Communication Julie Unatin, Beth Kennedy The Power of Partnership: Leveling the Playing Field to Assist Professionals Working with Students and Young Adults with DeafBlindness Presentation Notes Ida Sødahl Utne, Lise Beate Estil, Margrethe Sylthe The Role of Literacy for Beginner Training in Second Language Learning for Pupils Who Use Braille: A Theoretical and Empirical Study PowerPoint Gloria Gardiner Incorporating Braille Literacy for the Emerging Braille Student PowerPoint Donna Carpenter, Danna Conn, Suzanne Dinwiddie, Robert Hill, Gwyn McCormack Sparking Through Stories Presentation PowerPoint |
8:15 am - 9:15 am Concurrent Sessions IX |
Roberta Becker, Tamara Black Easy Step-by-Step Curriculum for Teaching Braile Reading and Writing Presentation Handout Maura Guimon-Warren, Morgan Foreman Incorporating Braille Literacy for the Emerging Braille Student Will Freeman, Greg Stilson Navigation and Dynamic Content in a New eBRF Marty Schultz Buddy Books: A National Science Foundation Project Using AI and Bookshare to Improve Fluency and Engagement for Struggling Readers Catherine Smyth Working Together to Support Parent/Child Literacy Interactions During Tele-Intervention Using a Strengths-Based Measure PowerPoint Callie Brusegaard, Tammy Reisman Think Outside the Box for Learning Media Assessments for Students with Complex Needs Susie Thomas, Jill Dunaway Taking the Sting Out: Using a Refreshable Braille Device with the Braille Buzz App Alyssa Richard, Kim Heinrichs, Kari-Ann Pearce Voice and Choice: Promoting Student Voice in Tech Decision Making Conference Handout Tech Trials for SETBC SAT Trial Feedback Form 1 SAT Trial Feedback Form 2 Leslie Weilbacher, Stephanie Walker Creating Early Literacy Opportunities Using Universally Designed APH Products Presentation Handout |
9:45 am - 10:45 pm Concurrent Sessions X |
Adam Wilton, Jennifer Jesso, Melisa Matthews Takpping into Tik-Tok - Using Social Media and Online Resources to Build Home-School Partnerships to Support Literacy Development Presentation Handout Kitty Edstrand, Joan Henriksen Multi-Sensory Strategies for Teaching Handwriting to Young Children with Visual Impairment: Results from an Intervention Study and Practice Presentation Handout Cheryl Kamei-Hannan, Will Freeman Braille Brain: A Training Program for Educators and Family Members Who Want to Learn Braille Nicole Johnson, Olivia Nyce, Kathleen Stanfa Strategies and Engaging Activities to Increase Braille Reading Speed Kazunori Minatani, Tetsuya Watanabe Three Dimensional Models as Augmenters of the Literacy of Visually Impaired People: How to Release Their Potential Sherry Airhart, Ann Adkins Thinking Outside of the Box: How an Innovative Program of Instruction Can Help a Struggling Braille Reader Presentation Handout Luanne Blaylock, Kristen Buhler, Jo Ellen Croft, Kate Dilworth, Anna Swenson, Robin Wingell Sound Sliders and Student Storybooks: Motivating Young Children to Learn Braille Using Creative Phonics Activities and Meaningful Text |
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Concurrent Sessions XI |
Sabine Häßler-Hahm, Sonja Schaper iPads: A Tool to Success? Presentation Handout Cindy Camp Enhancing Literacy Through Accessible Media Presentation Handout Susie Thomas Open Their World with Just a Little Room Margrethe Sylthe, Lise Beate Estil, Ida Sødahl Utne Teaching Braille Literacy to Young School Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired: "Audio Illustrations" as a Method of Bridging Visual and Auditory Materials Presentation PowerPoint Valerie Ciolfi, Megan Foran, Cathy Mills, Erin Moynihan The Versatility of Story Boxes Tina Herzberg, Penny Rosenblum Building Braille Readers'STEM and Graphics Skills Literacy Through Project 11 INSPIRE'S Activities for Students and Professionals INSPIRE Handout Graphics Literacy Elementary Graphics Kathleen Farrand, Karen Koehler Dramatic Inquiry: Designing Interdisciplinary Learning Experiences with Literacy for Summer Camp Presentation Handout Sharon Niemczyk, Jennifer Bishop Using Daily Schedules/Calendar Systems for Literacy and Communication |
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Showcase Session |
Janie Bloome, Cay Holbrook, Kevin O'Connor We're So Glad We Had This Time Together: Using the Past as Encouragement for the Future PowerPoint |