Webcast Presentations

The American Foundation for the Blind and AT&T are pleased to be providing a great opportunity to receive continuing education units approved by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) by watching webinars that can be accessed through your work or home computers. Due to popular demand, we have archived these streaming webcasts and they are still available for viewing and for continuing education units.

Register today for the NEW free webcasts!

To receive continuing education credits, please note the code words available at the beginning and end of each session and complete the online evaluation form.

Now Available! New Free Online Seminars

Session 1: What's Next...Postsecondary Training Preparation for Students with Visual Impairments

Now Available!

Length: 90 minutes

Dr. Karen Wolffe, Career Counseling & Consultation, will discuss the available resources and critical skills that young adults with visual impairments need to acquire before graduation from high school to be successful in postsecondary training programs. Karen Wolffe is joined in the final segment by Scott Truax (CareerConnect Program Manager) for a discussion of self-advocacy and experiences during college preparation programs.

Choose one of the following links:

• Watch the "What's Next" Webinar (high-speed connection recommended)
• Listen to the "What's Next" Webinar (audio only) and read the transcript

Complete the online evaluation after watching to receive continuing education units.

Session 2: Technology and Visual Impairment in Higher Education

Release Date: Now available!

Length: 90 minutes

Ike Presley, Project Manager, Professional Development, will discuss current trends in technology and implications for both high school and postsecondary training. Tips for the transition into postsecondary education will highlight technological solutions for everything from lectures to labs. Joe Strechay (AFB CareerConnect Associate) will join Ike to share their personal experiences and advice from college and graduate school.

Choose one of the following links:

• Watch the "Technology and Visual Impairment in Higher Education" Webinar (high-speed connection recommended)
• Listen to the "Technology and Visual Impairment in Higher Education" Webinar (audio only) and read the transcript

Complete the online evaluation after listening to receive continuing education units.

For more information, and to register for one or both webcasts today, visit www.afb.org/careerconnect/webcasts, or contact 1-800-232-5463 or careerconnect@afb.net.

Archived Sessions From 2009

Session 1: Lifelong Learning in Career Education

Dr. Karen Wolffe, Director, Professional Development and CareerConnect, will discuss the career education model, how to help move children and adults through the appropriate stages of the model, the activities and resources available to instruct children and adults with visual impairments in career education, and more.

Choose one of the following links:

• Watch Lifelong Learning presentation (requires high-speed connection)
• Listen to the Lifelong Learning presentation (audio only) and read the transcript
• View accessible version of the PowerPoint Lifelong Learning presentation

Session 2: Determining Current and Future AT Needs

Ike Presley, Project Manager, Professional Development, will show attendees how to create a "toolbox" for success by presenting the tools needed to access and create printed and electronic information. This session will also feature professionals with visual disabilities discussing the career planning techniques and assistive technologies that have helped them compete in the workplace and advance their careers.

Choose one of the following links:

• Watch the Determining Current and Future AT Needs presentation (requires high-speed connection)
• Listen to the Determining Current and Future AT Needs presentation (audio only) and read the transcript
• View accessible version of the PowerPoint Determining Current and Future AT Needs presentation

Please complete the online evaluation form for each of the webcasts

If you have any questions please contact Scott Truax at struax@afb.net.

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