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NOPBC Audio
by National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
Resources for Parents of Blind Children. This is the recordings of the National Organization of Parents of Blind Childrennopbc.org
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NOPBC Holiday Toys and Games for Blind Kids & Teens
Do you want advice from other parents about what toys your blind child will enjoy playing with. Are you wondering how to make games and toys purchased off the shelf accessible? We discuss all aspects of holiday gift giving for blind and low vision babies, children, teens and even adults!…
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2020 NOPBC Annual Meeting
NOPBC ANNUAL MEETING: Information and Inspiration WELCOME Carlton Anne Cook Walker, President, NOPBC OPTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES Anil Lewis, Executive Director, Blindness Initiatives, NFB NOPBC: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE—WHO WE WERE, WHO WE ARE, AND WHO WE WILL BECOMECastellano, Past President…
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Singing for My Supper: Blind Adults Share Stories about Their First Jobs
Singing for My Supper: Blind Adults Share Stories about Their First Jobs Join successful blind adults as they talk about their first adventures into employment. Ask questions to better understand how you can encourage and help your blind teen land a job of her own. Moderator: Melissa Riccobono,...
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Let’s Socialize: Accessible, Virtual Ways to Retain Friendships from a Distance
Let’s Socialize: Accessible, Virtual Ways to Retain Friendships from a Distance Learn tips for organizing virtual playdates which will engage your blind child and his or her playmate. Also discuss different online game platforms and apps your blind children can play with sighted friends and…
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Tech Talk: Choosing a Braille Embosser
Tech Talk: Choosing a Braille Embosser Particularly during these uncertain times, when a great deal of schooling might be done at home, a braille embosser is an incredibly valuable tool. Learn about different types of embossers which are well suited for home use and how having an embosser at home...
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Tech Talk: Harnessing the Power of the Google Suite of Products
Tech Talk: Harnessing the Power of the Google Suite of Products Can a blind student truly use Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Forms, and other Google products independently? Get the real info here. Instructor: Nate Kile, Program Director, Alaska Center for the Blind
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I Like to Move It: the True Advantages of the Long White Cane
I Like to Move It: the True Advantages of the Long White Cane Does the material the cane is made of really make that big a difference? How about the length of the cane? Isn’t a folding cane just easier than a straight cane? Find answers to all of these questions and more! Instructor: Ben Schuler,...
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Counting Sheep: Ways to Help Your Child Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Counting Sheep: Ways to Help Your Child Get a Good Night’s Sleep Some parents of blind children have reported that their children seem to have a great deal of difficulty sleeping. Hear from a doctor who is beginning to conduct the research needed to try to get to the bottom of why this might be....
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Let’s Socialize: The Importance of and Techniques for Teaching Your Child Common Physical Movements such as Gestures and Dances
Let’s Socialize: The Importance of and Techniques for Teaching Your Child Common Physical Movements such as Gestures and Dances Instructor: Melissa Riccobono, Board Member, NOPBC
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I Like to Move It: Practical and Fun Ways to Include Cane Travel Skills in Everyday Life—Even if You’re Stuck at Home
I Like to Move It: Practical and Fun Ways to Include Cane Travel Skills in Everyday Life—Even if You’re Stuck at Home Blind Kid Blind Students
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Fourteen: It’s a Magical Age
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
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Let’s Socialize: Audio-Described Content for Your Blind Child
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…
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Tech Talk: Typing, an Essential Skill
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
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I Like to Move It: Encouraging All Types of Movement for Young Blind Children
I Like to Move It: Encouraging All Types of Movement for Young Blind Children
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Let’s Socialize: Helping Your Child Learn the “Soft Skills” of Socialization
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
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It’s All About that Braille: Ways to Make Braille Fun for Early Learners and Reluctant Reader
It’s All About that Braille: Ways to Make Braille Fun for Early Learners and Reluctant Reader
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It’s All about That Braille: Cracking the Code
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
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Oh Yes, I Made Mistakes—And Lived to Tell the Tale
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
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It’s All About that Braille: Embracing the Slate and Stylus
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…
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More About the IEP for Blind Students
More About the IEP 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
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NOPBC IEP WORKSHOP SESSION I IEP 101
NOPBC IEP WORKSHOP SESSION I IEP 101 Basics of the IEP with an emphasis on specific issues you should pay close attention to when creating an IEP for a blind child. Instructors: Casey West Robertson, TBS; VP, NBPCB; Board Member, NOPBC; Carlton Anne Cook Walker, TBS; Attorney; President, NOPBC
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2020 NOPBC GENERAL SESSION RECONVENES
NOPBC PRESIDENTIAL REPORT: The Best Reality Show Ever—Real Families of the NOPBC Carlton Anne Cook Walker, President, NOPBC THE STUDENTS SPEAK: Building & Using Your Blindness Network Trisha Kulkarni, Computer Science, Stanford University; Board Member, NABS; Precious Perez, Music Education and...
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I Like to Move It: the True Advantages of the Long White Cane
Does the material the cane is made of really make that big a difference? How about the length of the cane? Isn’t a folding cane just easier than a straight cane? Find answers to all of these questions and more! Instructor: Ben Schuler, NOMC
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2020 National Organization of Parents of Blind Children SEMINAR OPENING SESSION
WELCOME Carlton Anne Cook Walker, President, National Organization of Parents of Blind Children KID TALK Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind Children can join President Riccobono for an informal chat AWARDS Carlton Anne Cook Walker, Presenter KEYNOTE ADDRESS: NAVIGATING…
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