Online, June 22nd – 26th, 2020, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Free. This event is designed for parents of children with visual impairment birth to 7 years old, their families and the professionals who support them. Stream inspiring ideas, conversation and more from our presenters right to your home.
* Watch a live keynote and view pre-recorded sessions anytime during the week on topics such as:
- Advocacy: Building an Effective Team
- All About Switches
- Expanding Your Child’s Potential for Visual Improvement (CVI)
- Financial Planning for Two Generations
- Let’s Get Moving: Orientation and Mobility in a Child’s First Seven Years
- Technology at your Fingertips
- Transition IFSP to an IEP
Registration is required to www.perkins.org/get-involved/events/early-connections or contact Info@Perkins.org, by phone, 617-924-3434
Workshop Topics for the 2020 Conference:
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Advocacy: Building an Effective Team –Tom Miller, M.S. Masters in Special Education, Educational Consultant
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ECC Starts Early: Expanded Core for Infants and Toddlers
Brenda Allair M.Ed., Teacher of Students with Visual Impairment (TVI), Coordinator of the Infant Toddler Program, Community Programs, Perkins School for the Blind
Amy Pybus, M.Ed., Teacher of Students with Visual Impairment (TVI), Community Programs, Perkins School for the Blind -
Financial Planning for Two Generations
Cynthia Haddad, Certified Financial Planner, Special Needs Financial Planner, Affinia Financial Group, co-author of The Special Needs Planning Guide and sibling to a person with special needs -
Let’s Get Moving: Orientation and Mobility in a Child’s First Seven Years—and Beyond!
Alana Berg, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS), Community Programs, Perkins School for the Blind
Marcy Kammer, M. Ed., Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS), Teacher of Students with Visual impairments (TVI), Newton Public Schools -
Preschool Literacy for Learners with Multiple Sensory Needs
Megan Connaughton, M.Ed., Teacher, Deafblind Program, Perkins School for the Blind
Amanda Lambert, Preschool Teacher, Deafblind Program, Perkins School for the Blind -
Social Skill Development for Early Learners
Megan Schmittel, M.S., School Psychologist, Deafblind Program, Perkins School for the Blind -
Active Learning: Make and Take Your Own Piece of Equipment
Theresa A. Johnson, Occupational Therapy Board Certified and State Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L), Deafblind Program, Perkins School for the Blind -
Expanding Your Child’s Potential for Visual Improvement
Ellen Cadigan Mazel, M.Ed., CTVI, Director of CVI Project, Perkins School for the Blind -
Positioning and Posture: Learn Why Good Habits are so Important
Mindy Benson, Physical Therapist, Thom Charles River Early Intervention Program -
Student Panel – Hear From the Experts!
J. Patrick Ryan, Supervisor of Outreach, Community Programs, Perkins School for the Blind -
Technology at Your Fingertips – Rachel Antonino, M.S., Teacher, Lower School & Early Learning Center, Perkins School for the Blind
Lindsey Lush, Assistive Technology Teacher, Lower School & Early Learning Center, Perkins School for the Blind -
Transition IFSP to an IEP –Brenda Allair, M.Ed., Teacher of Students with Visual Impairment (TVI), Coordinator of the Infant Toddler Program, Community Programs, Perkins School for the Blind
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