Fourteen: It’s a Magical Age

Learn about all of the transition services your child gains access to when he or she reaches the age of 14. Instructor: Maurice Peret, NOMC; Coordinator for Career Mentoring Programs, NFB

Let’s Socialize: Audio-Described Content for Your Blind Child

Find out what audio description is, how it can help in the enjoyment of movies and TV shows, and how to help your child gain independent access to this content. Instructor: Raul Gallegos, Assistive Technology Consultant and Trainer, RGA Tech Solutions

Tech Talk: Typing, an Essential Skill

Discuss different apps and other methods for teaching and strengthening typing skills for blind children as young as preschool   Instructor: Treva Olivero, TBS; President, North Central Chapter, NFB of LA

I Like to Move It: Encouraging All Types of Movement for Young Blind Children

Let’s Socialize: Helping Your Child Learn the “Soft Skills” of Socialization

Get some tips on teaching your child skills that will help him/her in all kinds of situations—from the lunch room to the board room. Instructor: Carol Castellano, Secretary, NOPBC

It’s All About that Braille: Ways to Make Braille Fun for Early Learners and Reluctant Reader

It’s All about That Braille: Cracking the Code

Learn about and create a Braille cell. Discover the basic pattern of the letters of the Braille alphabet. Learn how to indicate Braille numbers and punctuation.   Instructor: Jackie Anderson, TBS; Board Member, NOPBC

Oh Yes, I Made Mistakes—And Lived to Tell the Tale

No one has everything together all of the time. Here stories from a successful blind adult who, like so many of us, had to recover and learn from her failures before she could succeed. Instructor: Karen Anderson, Coordinator, Education Programs, NFB

It’s All About that Braille: Embracing the Slate and Stylus

An extremely versatile and low-tech tool, the slate and stylus is often overlooked when teaching blind children Braille. Learn all about this valuable writing implement, how you use it, and ways to encourage your child to take advantage of its power.  Instructor: Jennifer Wenzel, Admissions Coordinator, BLIND, Inc.

Best practices for accommodations, assessments, and service time and  negotiation strategies for blind students. Instructors: Penny Duffy, 1st VP, NOPBC; Melissa Riccobono, Board Member, NOPBC