Webinars

Our next webinar entitled, Let’s Get Smart: Accessibility in the Home, will be held on January 17, 2025.

Click here to register for the January Webinar!

In the meantime, don’t forget our webinars are recorded and available.  Check out our previous webinars on our website.

Click here to view webinars from previous months!

Checkout our Course: Braille What it is, and Why it is Important

As we countdown to World Braille Day, January 4, we encourage you to checkout and share our free continuing education course, Braille: What It Is and Why It Is Important.

Have you ever wondered how relevant braille is in today’s world? Does it make a difference for individuals who use it compared to those who do not use it? This course addresses these questions and describes why braille is still important for those who have vision loss. It also provides an overview of how the code works, equipment used for reading and writing braille, and barriers faced by those who want to learn and use braille. Professionals will find valuable information for sharing with consumers and supporting them in learning braille.

This course is available for 1-hour CRC, ACVREP, and NBPCB credit.

Course Objectives:

• Learn the importance of braille throughout the lifespan for individuals with vision loss
• Learn how braille works, including patterns, basic rules, and different codes
• Describe tools and techniques for reading and writing braille
• Understand barriers to learning braille
• Understand how braille can contribute to successful outcomes in education, employment, and independence.

Click here to take our Braille Course!

Announcement from AER Division on Aging

We are thrilled to welcome Jenee Alleman, an Older Adult Specialist from the Helen Keller National Center (HKNC), as our next guest speaker!

Jenee will provide an eye-opening presentation on:

• Key data insights about older adults with deafblindness.
• How HKNC's innovative services are making a difference in their lives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of this unique population and learn about the critical resources available to support their independence and quality of life.

Date: Thursday, January 9th, 2025

Time: 1 PM EST to 2 PM EST

Location: Zoom Meeting Link for AER

Let’s come together to learn and grow with one of the leading experts in the field. Mark your calendar—we can’t wait to see you there!

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