AFB CareerConnect® Webcast Presentations

Sign up for CareerConnect webcast presentations. Registration enters you in a drawing to win one of AFB Press's great publications. Session 1: Released June 15, 2010 What's Next...Postsecondary Training Preparation for Students with Visual Impairments Dr. Karen Wolffe Attendees will: Learn the critical skills that young adults with visual impairments will need to acquire before graduation from high school to be successful in postsecondary training programs such as: Self-advocacy techniques, including an understanding of legislated rights and responsibilities. Study skills, including note-taking, effective listening, time management, material & tool organization, research techniques, etc. Positive and assertive communication skills and an understanding of the levels of relationships one develops in a postsecondary training environment. Problem solving strategies and resources to cope with housing, transportation, mobility, financial assistance, independent living, and related responsibilities. Research approaches to investigate training programs and determine if they will lead to outcomes of choice. Learn the resources available to youths exiting the public school system or home schooling and moving into postsecondary training environments. Learn how to reach out to adults with visual impairments to enlist their help with youngsters who are unsure what they want to do beyond high school and how to seek out training that matches their career goals. Session 2: Released June 16, 2010 Technology and Visual Impairment in Higher Education Mr. Ike Presley Attendees will learn about: Current trends in technology—what's new and what works. Technology commonly found in high school Technology commonly found in postsecondary institutions Technological solutions to problems found in lectures, labs, etc Tips for preparing for the transition into postsecondary institutions Brought to you free-of-charge through the generous support of AT&T. Please provide the following information to sign up for the webcast presentations. First Name: Last Name: E-mail: [Required] Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Please indicate all sessions you plan to attend. What's Next...Postsecondary Training Preparation for Students with Visual Impairments Technology and Visual Impairment in Higher Education Current Position: Current Employer: Please tell us about any future topics you would like to see us present via webcast. Your e-mail address will be added to our CareerConnect newsletter and announcement list. If you are not interested, please indicate below that you would like to opt out. Opt out of newsletter? Yes Thank you for registering! When you hit the "Submit" button, you will be entered into a drawing to win one of AFB Press's great publications. If you have any questions, contact CareerConnect staff at (888) 824-2184 or careerconnect@afb.net.