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Conferences for Illinois Parents of Children with Vision Loss

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Parents of children ages birth through twenty-one are encouraged to attend one or the other of the two conferences for in-depth discussions of useful topics. Learn from experts in the field as well as from fellow parents.
The Conference Program
 Transition
We will discuss the process of transition planning for children with vision from school to adulthood beginning with the educational/IEP process, age 14 to high school graduation. Parents will begin to explore what their child might have available to them when they leave high school. Parents are encouraged to reflect on their dreams for their child’s future and how they can begin planning for that through the transition process.
 O&M / Guide Dogs
How do guide dogs support individuals with vision loss? How does an individual obtain a guide dog? At what age is guide dog appropriate? How can I begin preparing my infant, toddler or school age child for independent travel and possibly a guide dog? How early should I begin the process of acquiring a guide dog? We hope to answer all of these questions.
 Technology
Explore assistive technology options and a variety of accommodations that parents may find useful in supporting the independence of children of all ages, for both home and school.
 Success after school is done
Parents of infants and toddlers with vision loss often struggle to imagine their child’s future. By hearing directly from someone who experiences vision loss first hand, parents will be inspired to imagine all possibilities for their children.

 

Two Locations, Two Dates but Same Conference

Southern Illinois Vision Conference
Saturday, February 23 2013
Mt. Vernon Primary Center
401 N 30th
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

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Northern Illinois Vision Conference
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Center for Sight and Hearing
8038 MacIntosh Lane
Rockford, IL 61107

 
Time: 8:45 Check-in, 9:15 – 3:45 Conference Program
Planning committee: Center for Sight & Hearing; Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments; Hearing and Vision Early Intervention Outreach; Franklin-Jefferson Special Education; Illinois School for the Visually Impaired; Northwestern Illinois Association; Rockford Public Schools; Illinois Machine Sublending Agency (Illinois Heartland Library System); StarNET Regions I & III; StarNET Region IV; TransVision; Sheila Walker, EI DTV, EI DTO&M, CTVI, COMS; and Voices of Vision Talking Book Center (Reaching Across Illinois Library System) and Parents of children with vision impairment.

 

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For further information and to register, fill out the form below:

 

Registration Form
Conferences for Illinois Parents of Children with Vision Loss

 
Please mark which conference you wish to attend:
_____ Southern Illinois Vision Conference _____ Northern Illinois Vision Conference
Saturday, February 23, 2013                                               Saturday, March 16, 2013
Mt. Vernon Primary Center                                                 Center for Sight and Hearing
401 N 30th                                                                               8038 MacIntosh Lane
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864                                                           Rockford, IL 61107

 
List all who will be attending and their relationship to the child with vision loss. If the attendee is a child, please list their age. Notice: Children must be at least 12 years old to attend.
Name____________________________________________Relationship________________
Name____________________________________________Relationship________________
Name____________________________________________Relationship________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________
Street
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City                                                                      State                                   Zip                                     County
Phone___________________________________ Email____________________________
_______Check here if you would like registration information via US mail rather than Email.
Name of child you are representing_______________________Age of child______________
Child’s diagnosis______________________________________________________________
Please explain any translation or ADA accommodation needs__________________________
Choose appropriate format for handouts: Regular  print          Large print                        Braille

 
I give permission for photos of all people in my party to be taken at the conference for future educational use.
Sign___________________________________________________ Date _____________

 
Register: Online: http://www.morgan.k12.il.us/isd/hveio
Email: andrea.marwah@illinois.gov
Phone: Gail Olson 217-479-4320
Fax: 217-479-4328
Mail: Gail Olson, 125 S. Webster, Jacksonville IL 62650



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