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kestrellAccess Academy (formerly #AtHomeWithAPH)
https://www.aph.org/educational-resources/training/access-academy/
is hosting a number of education-related webinars
Access Academy Archives
Missed a chance to attend one of our webinars or just looking for more resources? Many of our past Access Academy webinars are available on our Access Academy YouTube playlist.
Watch Access Academy Webinars
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUj6DcM1nN3ETBrf17n6IKIxSihSU-gx0
Are you new to Google Classroom? Do you want to learn more about using screen reader software to navigate and complete classwork within Google Classroom? Join this webinar to preview the Google Classroom interface, navigate using keyboard commands, and explore other various components using JAWS.
Time
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020 11:30 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register here
https://aph.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1WF5vBG4RKCt-QsVx5XbUw
Promoting Social Connections for Individuals (all ages) with Visual Impairments during Physical Distancing
November 12, 2020, 6:00 – 7:30 PM EST
As widespread social lockdown and physical distancing remain the new norm due to the Coronavirus pandemic, individuals who are blind and visually impaired face more social challenges than ever. This session aims to explore strategies for preventing isolation, boredom, loneliness, and disengagement during these uncertain times. Activities and other opportunities to create and maintain social connections will be explored for people with visual impairments of all ages.
AVCREP Credits will be available only for the live session.
Do you need access to RealTime text interpreting or Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) as an accommodation under the Americans With Disabilities Act? *
Tips and Techniques to Develop Pre-Braille Skills in Toddlers
Monday, November 16, 2020, 2:00 - 3:30 PM EST
It is never too early to start incorporating activities that promote the development of pre-braille skills. Sara and Julia will share a variety of strategies that can be implemented within the home to support future braille readers and writers. Join us to learn more about how household materials or very inexpensive items can be put together to create educational materials that promote growth in different developmental areas with an emphasis on pre-braille skills. Many of the activities shared in the webinar can be adapted to meet learners of all ages needs and interests.
AVCREP Credits will be available only for the live session.
Register Here
https://aph.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QCp2_Gn9Sgq2tUgOXLyjdA
Kes: If you're searching for more materials and resources for promoting braille skills in children, take a look at the many books and resources available through the National Braille Press
https://www.nbp.org/
https://www.aph.org/educational-resources/training/access-academy/
is hosting a number of education-related webinars
Access Academy Archives
Missed a chance to attend one of our webinars or just looking for more resources? Many of our past Access Academy webinars are available on our Access Academy YouTube playlist.
Watch Access Academy Webinars
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUj6DcM1nN3ETBrf17n6IKIxSihSU-gx0
Are you new to Google Classroom? Do you want to learn more about using screen reader software to navigate and complete classwork within Google Classroom? Join this webinar to preview the Google Classroom interface, navigate using keyboard commands, and explore other various components using JAWS.
Time
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020 11:30 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register here
https://aph.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1WF5vBG4RKCt-QsVx5XbUw
Promoting Social Connections for Individuals (all ages) with Visual Impairments during Physical Distancing
November 12, 2020, 6:00 – 7:30 PM EST
As widespread social lockdown and physical distancing remain the new norm due to the Coronavirus pandemic, individuals who are blind and visually impaired face more social challenges than ever. This session aims to explore strategies for preventing isolation, boredom, loneliness, and disengagement during these uncertain times. Activities and other opportunities to create and maintain social connections will be explored for people with visual impairments of all ages.
AVCREP Credits will be available only for the live session.
Do you need access to RealTime text interpreting or Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) as an accommodation under the Americans With Disabilities Act? *
Tips and Techniques to Develop Pre-Braille Skills in Toddlers
Monday, November 16, 2020, 2:00 - 3:30 PM EST
It is never too early to start incorporating activities that promote the development of pre-braille skills. Sara and Julia will share a variety of strategies that can be implemented within the home to support future braille readers and writers. Join us to learn more about how household materials or very inexpensive items can be put together to create educational materials that promote growth in different developmental areas with an emphasis on pre-braille skills. Many of the activities shared in the webinar can be adapted to meet learners of all ages needs and interests.
AVCREP Credits will be available only for the live session.
Register Here
https://aph.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QCp2_Gn9Sgq2tUgOXLyjdA
Kes: If you're searching for more materials and resources for promoting braille skills in children, take a look at the many books and resources available through the National Braille Press
https://www.nbp.org/
