Collaborative Vision Conference Agenda
Thursday, May 5th
8:00-8:15 - Introduction (Recorded Video), Silent Auction Opens
8:15-9:30 - Breakout Session One
- Veering in Adults with Visual Impairments, presented by Steve McAuliff
- AT Decision-Making: Using the WATI Process, presented by Wanda Routier, Cassy Hollenbeck, and Ashley Ward
- What is the Deal with Deafblindness? Presented by Jennifer Gettelman
- Birth Control: Methods for Adapting Instruction for Females who are Blind, presented by Gaylen Kapperman, Stacy Kelly, Rebecca Kelley, and Kristina Sutton
- Breaking Down the Changes to the Wisconsin Blind and Visually Impaired Disability Category, presented by Alisha Ragainis and Meghan Fredel
- Access to Print in the Classroom, presented by Luke Scriven and Cory Ballard
12:15-1:15 - Lunch
1:15-2:15 - Keynote Presentation: The Impact of COVID-19 on Individuals with Visual Impairments, presented by Penny Rosenblum
2:30-3:45 - Breakout Session Three
- Wisconsin Teens and Young Adult Travelers Finding Wheels, presented by Penny Rosenblum
- What’s the Complexity? Designing an Accessible School Day for Children with CVI Part One, presented by Matt Tietjen
- Practical Tips about Lighting, Color, Contrast, and Filters, presented by Amy Wurf
- What’s the Complexity? Designing an Accessible School Day for Children with CVI Part Two, presented by Matt Tietjen
8:00-8:15 - Introduction (Recorded Video)
8:15-9:15 - Keynote Presentation: Going the Extra Mile: Exploring the History of Annie Sullivan, presented by Cay Holbrook
9:30-10:45 - Breakout Session One
- Check Your Biases at the Door, presented by Jennifer Ottowitz - CANCELLED
- Birth to 3: Functional Vision Evaluations, presented by Colleen Kickbush
- Level Up: Tips for Increasing Braille Reading Speed and Proficiency, presented by Jennifer Ottowitz - CANCELLED
- Streaming to Success, Tips and Tricks for the Victor Reader Trek and Victor Reader Stream, presented by Jim Denham
12:45-1:15 - WAER Annual Meeting
1:15-2:30 - Breakout Session Three
- Smart Home of the Blind and Fabulous, Marge Lebrick, Bill Adams, and Jason Martin
- Preparing for College and Beyond, presented by Dave Ballmann