Humanware Braille Literacy Scholarship Program
Every parent wants the best for their child and braille literacy is fundamental to a blind child's success. Starting blind children on the road to literacy as early as they are able and choosing the right tools is key to their success.
By using modern and appropriate tools:
* Very young children can start scribbling with dots, having fun and beginning to learn through experimentation and play.
* Parents can become actively involved in their child's literacy development.
* Appropriate expectations for children can result from giving them independence to learn and explore.
HumanWare US is proud to launch the 2009 Braille Literacy Scholarship Program.
The Mountbatten Learning System Award
A Mountbatten Learning System and all associated software and accessories will be awarded to one child in the United States. Applications on behalf of children between the ages of 3 and 8 years, who are learning braille or are assessed as a future braille learner will be accepted. In one thousand words or less, tell us why you feel braille literacy will be key to your child's success and describe the role you think the Mountbatten Learning System will play in their future.
The winner will receive a Mountbatten Learning System Educational pack containing: MB Learning System, Mimic Display, keyboard and MBcomm PC to MB communication software.
Applications must be submitted with the signature of an Early Childhood or early intervention professional and/or parent. Parents/professionals are welcome to provide any supporting material to their application. All applicants must reside in the United States or its Territories. Winners must be willing to participate in promotional events and to attend a public award ceremony.
Entries should be mailed to:
HumanWare
Braille Literacy Scholarship Program
175 Mason Circle, Concord, CA 94520
Postmarked no later than September 30, 2009
Attention parents, teachers, and VI Instructors:
The Ference Center for Vision Rehabilitation is now offering year-round Vision Therapy services for your child or student. Therapy sessions are the perfect supplement for vision services at school, and can bridge the gap in the school year during the summer months.
The following services are available:
- Visual Stimulation Exercises
- Amblyopic Visual Enhancing Therapies
- Visual Acuity Exercises
- Field Identification & Localization
- Hand-Eye Coordination Exercises, based on Visual Field
- Tracking & Scanning Exercises
- Full Range of Motion Exercises
All therapy sessions are performed under the supervision of Dr. MaryJo Ference, Board Certified Low Vision Specialist.
Therapy sessions can be scheduled by calling (248)231-6010 and we are located at 27211 Lahser Road, Suite 101, in Southfield, Michigan, 48034.
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July 12 - July 15, 2010; 9:00-4:00
Assistive Technology for Teachers of Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired:
An Opportunity for Hands-On Training
Dominican College; 470 Western Hwy
Orangeburg, NY, 10962
For further information see: www.dc.edu
October 22 - 24, 2010
12 State Vision Midwest Conference
Madison, Wisconsin
Target Audience:
Blind and visually impaired individuals and professionals serving the blind and low vision population initially focused on the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, but also including the other Midwestern states of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and South Dakota.
For further information see: http://www.12state.org/
