Upcoming Events
Registration is free, however, attendees must register in advance. The following events have a limited number of participants. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. No 'walk in' entry is available.
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All Upcoming Events
Large Print Templates and Macros for Microsoft Word – Part 1: Overview Session
November 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Register: November 05 Session Details:
This webinar provides an overview of the VistaType Large Print Templates and Macros for Microsoft Word. Participants will learn about the tool’s key features, the installation process, and how to apply a large print template to an existing Word document. The session will also include examples of completed large print materials to demonstrate the end results.
Learning Through Play with LEGO Braille Bricks
November 06, 09:00am - 11:30am
Register: November 06 Session Details:
A hands-on session designed for educators who support students with visual impairments. LEGO® Braille Bricks is a playful tool to teach braille to visually impaired students ages 4 and up. The kit comprises of colorful LEGO® bricks that have both print and braille letters or symbols on them, allowing the sighted and visually impaired students to interact and play on equal terms. This session will demonstrate the use of the bricks and provide resources on how to implement them in an educational setting.
Make and Take - Tactile Graphics for Students with Visual Impairments
November 06, 01:00pm - 03:00pm
Register: November 06 Session Details:
A hands-on session designed for educators who support students with visual impairments. Participants will explore the purpose and principles of tactile graphics, gain familiarity with a range of tools and materials and create ready-to-use tactile learning aids. Attendees will leave with the skills to create more tactile graphics in their own settings.
Large Print Templates and Macros for Microsoft Word – Part 2: Applying Tools and Styles
November 12, 01:00pm - 02:00pm
Register: November 12 Session Details:
In this follow-up to Part 1, participants will gain a general understanding of how to work with VistaType Large Print Templates and Macros in a real-world editing environment. This session focuses on using macros and styles to streamline the formatting process and ensure documents meet large print standards. Participants will learn how to clean up common formatting issues, apply the appropriate styles using the Styles pane, and utilize macros designed to tag and format reference page numbers correctly.
AT Consideration Series: Beyond the Checkbox Series
Deep Dive: AT Assessment Essentials
December 10, 03:30pm - 04:15pm
Register: December 10 About the Series:
The AT Consideration Series: Beyond the Checkbox, a FREE virtual professional development series, which takes a deep dive into the AT consideration process framed around the six steps of the AT Decision-Making Tool (ATDMT).
AT Consideration Series: Beyond the Checkbox Series
Unpacking Accessible Educational Materials
January 14, 03:30pm - 03:30pm
Register: January 14 About the Series:
The AT Consideration Series: Beyond the Checkbox, a FREE virtual professional development series, which takes a deep dive into the AT consideration process framed around the six steps of the AT Decision-Making Tool (ATDMT).
AT Consideration Series: Beyond the Checkbox Series
Deep Dive: Identifying Accessible Formats
February 18, 03:30pm - 03:30pm
Register: February 18 About the Series:
The AT Consideration Series: Beyond the Checkbox, a FREE virtual professional development series, which takes a deep dive into the AT consideration process framed around the six steps of the AT Decision-Making Tool (ATDMT).
AT Consideration Series: Beyond the Checkbox Series
Making it Count: Documenting in the IEP
March 11, 03:30pm - 03:30pm
Register: March 11 About the Series:
The AT Consideration Series: Beyond the Checkbox, a FREE virtual professional development series, which takes a deep dive into the AT consideration process framed around the six steps of the AT Decision-Making Tool (ATDMT).