Puttin on the R.I.T.z: Reading, Independence, and Technology 2015 KAER Kentucky Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired Annual State Conference
KAER State Conference 2015 Presents Puttin' on the R.I.T.z (Reading, Independence, and Technology) March 11-13, 2015 Clarion Hotel Conference Center - South Address: 5532 Athens Boonesboro Rd, Lexington, KY 40509 Phone: (859) 263-5241 Wednesday Pre-Conference Sessions Free (Lunch on your own) 8:00 AM 3:30 PM Orientation and Mobility: Canes and Canines Lisa MacPherson, Orientation & Mobility Specialist Jefferson County Public Schools (Limited to 12 people; canes and shades required) To register, send email to: lisa.macpherson@jefferson.kyschools.us 8:30 AM 11:30 AM CVI: What Works and What s New Susan Sullivan, CVI Project Leader American Printing House for the Blind 10:30 AM 11:30 AM Bubbles and Beyond: Creating Access to Supportive Environments for Children with Deaf-Blindness Peggy Sinclair-Morris, Outreach Director Kentucky School for the Blind 1:30 PM 3:30 PM Teaching Students to Create Tactile Illustrations: A Strategy to Develop Concepts and Decoding Skills Dawn Wilkinson, Early Childhood Project Leader and Susan Spicknall, Braille Literacy Project Leader American Printing House for the Blind
2015 KAER Annual State Conference Puttin on the R.I.T.z: Reading, Independence, and Technology Tentative Agenda Wednesday, March 11, 2015 5:00 PM 6:30 PM Conference Registration Open 6:00 8:00 PM Welcome and Announcements Our Role in the Education for ALL STUDENTS Guest Speaker: Dr. Jeff Hawkins, Director, Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative Where my vision loss has taken me! Special Guest: Student Speaker 8:00 PM 10:00 PM Vendor Exhibits* and KAER Social *Exhibitors may set up any time on Wednesday Thursday, March 12, 2015 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Continental Breakfast 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Conference Registration Open 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Vendor Exhibits 8:00 AM 8:45 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks Agency Updates
8:45 AM 11:30 AM Concurrent Sessions: 8:45-9:45 Mission / Possible: Itinerates and Documentation for Progress Monitoring and Getting Organized Andrea Perkins, Bell Co. Schools Louise Murtaugh, Letcher Co. Schools Teresa Osborne, Floyd Co. Schools Jewel Eldridge, Independent Contractor (KVEC Region) 8:45-10:30 Orientation and Mobility in Kentucky An Open Discussion Among Providers Tim Nelson, Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist 10:00-11:15 Bubbles and Beyond: Creating Access to Supportive Environments for Children with Deaf-Blindness Peggy Sinclair-Morris, Outreach Director Kentucky School for the Blind 8:45-11:30 HumanWare: A Look at Assistive Technologies from Early Literacies to Transitions Brian Goemmer 11:30 AM 12:30 PM Lunch and Exhibits Open 12:30 PM 1:30 PM Concurrent Sessions: 1:30 AM - 1:50 PM Break Box It: Activities to Go! Make It/Take It for Students with Multiple Disabilities Julene Fitch, Elkhart Community Schools (limited to 20 people) Nemeth Made Easy on the BrailleSense Dave Wilkinson, HIMS, Inc. STEM and the Orion TI-84 Talking Graphing Calculator Ken Perry, American Printing House for the Blind
1:50 PM 2:50 PM Concurrent Sessions: 2:50 PM 3:10 PM Break 3:10 PM 4:10 PM Concurrent Sessions 4:10 PM 5:40 PM Free Time UK Students Are Puttin on the RITZ: Showcase of Projects and Experiences Gerald Abner, Moderator, University of Kentucky (UK) Unified English Braille Donna Brostek Lee, University of Kentucky (UK) and Peggy Sinclair-Morris, Outreach Director, KY School f/t Blind Orientation and Mobility Re-Fresh Your Skills Lisa MacPherson, Jefferson Co. Schools AER: Taking a Closer Look Pamela Howard, KAER President Cindy Adair, KAER Director at Large Ginger Barnes, KAER Director Representing Education Out of the Gate: How Early Child Development Impacts VI Services Kathy Mullen, VIPS (Visually Impaired Preschool Services) Working with Persons who have Severe and/or Multiple Disabilities, including those who are BVI Diane Haynes, University of Kentucky New Federal Law: Impacts on Transition Janell Turner, Kentucky Office for the Blind Informational Poster Sessions 5:40 PM 6:00 PM Silent Auction Preview 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Awards Banquet and Silent Auction: Black Tie Event! *Doors will not open until 6:00 PM
Friday, March 13, 2015 8:00 AM 9:00 AM KAER Annual Business Meeting and Breakfast 9:00 AM 9:30 AM Agency Updates Kentucky Office for the Blind, Janell Turner Visually Impaired Preschool Services, Kathy Mullen 9:30 AM 10:00 AM Break/Check Out 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Bioptic Driving: Concept, National Status, and Pre-Driver Readiness Chuck Huss, West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services 12:00 PM Closing Remarks ************************************************************* CONFERENCE DETAILS Lodging KAER will be held at: Clarion Hotel Conference Center South 5532 Athens-Boonesboro Rd., I-75 at Exit 104, Lexington, KY 40509 Room rate is $69.99 plus tax per night. Make your reservations early by calling (859) 263-5241. Tell them you are with KAER to get the conference rate. This rate is only good through February 28, 2015. (If you do not want to be close to the pool please let them know.) Scholarship Assistance There will be up to five $100 scholarships available to assist current members with conference expenses. An application form is included with this registration packet. Applications are due by Feb. 13, 2015.
KAER 2015 Conference Registration Form March 11-13, 2015 Clarion Hotel Conference Center - South 5532 Athens Boonesboro Rd, Lexington, KY 40509 Phone: (859) 263-5241 Attendee Name: Organization/School District: Address: City: State: Zip: Email: T-Shirt Size Work Phone: ( ) Home Phone: ( ) Name for Badge: Please indicate the preferred format for your conference materials: Print Braille Large Print Electronic Registration Due March 5, 2015 Conference Fees (including all meals): On-Time Registration Fee After 3-5-12 Registration Fee Member: $100.00 $150.00 Non Member: $140.00 $190.00 Student: $60.00 $110.00 Please check those you will be attending: Wednesday Pre-conference (3 options): CVI: What Works and What s New Teaching Students to Create Tactile Illustrations Deaf/Blind Project Wednesday Night Opening Session Thursday Breakfast Thursday Lunch Thursday Banquet Friday Breakfast Additional Banquet Meals are $20 each. Please indicate additional tickets needed and include payment with registration form. Number of additional banquet tickets Do you want vegetarian meals? Yes No Total Amount Enclosed $ Make checks payable to KAER Return Registration by March 5, 2015 to: Katrina Berry 145 Swan Lake Rd Nortonville, KY 42442 Katrina.berry@muhlenberg.kyschools.us
KAER CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 13, 2015 Name: Job Title: Agency/ School District: Home Mailing Address: Email: Phone: Work: Other: What specific skills, knowledge, or information do you hope to gain from this program to enable you to perform your job duties more effectively? (Attach another sheet if necessary.) Total Estimated Expenses: (Take into consideration transportation, lodging, registration, etc.) Does your agency/employer support your attending this conference? Yes No Will your agency/employer or any other source be providing assistance for any of your expenses? Yes No Please provide details of what is provided: (i.e., registration only) Are you willing to share information you gain at this conference? Yes No Signature (electronic accepted if emailed) Date Please return to: Pamela Howard, President or Teresa Osborne, President Elect Pamela.howard@ksb.kyschools.us, Teresa.osborne@floyd.kyschools.us