Continuing Education - The Dynamics of Healthy Integration

A Workshop Sponsored by the Foundation for Blind Children
We can bring this class to your district with a minimum of 10 participants.  Contact us for more information.
Fall Dates to be Announced soon!
Foundation for Blind Children
1235 E. Harmont
Phoenix, AZ 85020

On-Site Workshop Request Form  

The Foundation for Blind Children is pleased to offer this training workshop based on expressed needs of classroom teachers and parents across the Valley. "The Dynamics of Healthy Integration" is a workshop specifically designed for those with no prior knowledge of visual impairments and who will or do have such a child in their classroom.

Target Audience:
This workshop is open to personnel who have or will work with a student who has any visual impairment. This includes classroom teachers, special area teachers (art, music, P.E., etc.), paraprofessionals, administrative personnel, etc. Parents, caregivers, and others with an interest in better understanding a child with a visual impairment are also welcome.

Workshop Purpose:
To better understand the needs of students with visual impairment in the classroom and to create an environment that will encourage healthy integration into the academic and social areas of the curriculum.

Program Content: 

• Overview of Common Visual Conditions
• Blind and Low Vision Simulation Activities
• Basics of O & M and Concept Development
• Tools and Materials used by the CTVI
• The Role of the Classroom Teacher
• The Role of the Paraprofessional and when to step back
• Common Problems and Solutions
• Social Skills and Behavior Issues

Presenters:
Jacki Daniels, M.Ed, Certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairment
Jacki has been working in the field of Blindness for 25 years in the public, private and residential school settings and as an itinerant teacher.
Sandra Stirnweis, MA, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Certified Low Vision Therapist
Sandra has been working in the field for more than 20 years with an emphasis on low vision and multiple disabilities.

Materials:
Each participant receives a binder of materials to take back and share with staff and the publication When You Have a Visually Impaired Student in Your Classroom (published by the American Foundation for the Blind) specifically written for your needs.

Cost:
$40.00 includes all materials and snacks (lunch is on your own)

Questions or More Information:
Contact us at 602-678-5800 (ext. 165 or 184)