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Hands-on practice with Assistive Technology for STEM for Students with Visual Impairments

Complete Attendance not available before workshop starts.

**This session is for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, Orientation & Mobility Specialists, and any Special or General Education teachers who have students with visual impairments in their classrooms who are interested in innovative ways to incorporate STEM accessibility into the classroom for this low incidence population.

Prepare for an interstellar adventure with the Mars Escape Room, where participants use APH STEM products to solve problems and complete a mission critical to their crew's survival. This workshop focuses on teamwork, communication, and the practical application of STEM principles in a collaborative scenario designed to simulate the challenges faced on Mars.
Objectives:
1. Discover innovative ways to incorporate APH products into the Expanded Core Curriculum, enhancing the educational experiences of students with visual impairments.
2. Identify and discuss the application of UDL principles in classroom activities to enhance accessibility and engagement for all students, particularly those with visual impairments.
3. Develop strategies to guide students using logical reasoning and deduction to solve complex problems, fostering higher-order thinking skills.

This interactive, hands-on session is presented by Stephanie Walker who is the American Printing House for the Blind's Outreach Specialist for the Southcentral Region serving Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. Stephanie’s professional career in the field of visual impairments extends over 20 years. She has served as a TVI and COMS in Colorado and Texas, where she was the Texas Sensory Support Network State Lead for Visual Impairment.

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Consultant
Mathematics
Other
Science
Special Education
STEM
Teacher
Teacher (Special Education)

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Dates, Times and Locations

Room Name Workshop Date Begin Time End Time
Education Service Center
ESC Region 2, Room 3-23 (100)
9/20/2024 12:30 PM 3:30 PM

Workshop Contacts

Name Type E-Mail Phone
JANIEL BRANNEN Presenter janiel.brannen@esc2.us
JANIEL BRANNEN Contact janiel.brannen@esc2.us
Jacinta Kile Billing Contact jacinta.kile@esc2.us

Special Accommodations
For requests for special accommodations for this workshop, please contact one of the individuals listed above at least ten(10) business days prior to the workshop date.