Conferences/Events

2010 Conference on Visual Impairments and Blindness

March 3-5, 2010, in Waynesboro, VA

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General Session Speakers Include:

Dr. Phil Hatlen

An icon in the field, Dr. Hatlen will speak on the National Agenda and the Expanded Core Curriculum. He is the author of

“The Opportunity to be Equal, the Right to be Equal”

George Brummell

A blinded veteran, Mr. Brummell will share his inspirational story of his journey as a black soldier through Vietnam, blindness and back to an independent and fulfilling life. 

Mr. Brummell authored “Shades of Darkness”

Carl Augusto, President & CEO, AFB

A preeminent leader in the field of blindness and visual impairment, Mr. Augusto will address his story of living with blindness and the tools for his success and independence

Concurrent Sessions Include:

Linda Alsop, Director for Deafblind Programs

SKI-Hi Institute, Utah State University

Ms. Alsop will conduct  2 sessions on deaf-blindness and the effective role of the intervener

Lucia Hasty, Chair Tactile Graphics Committee, BANA

Ms. Hasty will conduct 4 sessions on the different components of creating, and teaching readable tactile graphics

Chuck Huss, COMS

Coordinator of the Bioptic Driving Program in West Virginia  will address driving with bioptics and lead a panel discussion

Mary Watkins, Outreach Director, WGBH Media Access Group

Ms. Watkins will present on NCAM and WGBH’s access efforts, programs and resources

Dona Sauerburger, COMS

Ms. Sauerburger will conduct street crossing training where there’s no traffic control for O&M’ers and a session on teaching the cane

Variety of Assistive Technology Sessions

And much more

Contacts

Visit http://virginia.aerbvi.org for continuing updates.

Questions and Further Information

Gail Henrich, Conference Chair

gailbraille@verizon.net

Registration:

Audrey Dannenberg Audrey.Dannenberg@dbvi.virginia.gov