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Events in June 2022
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Reaching Beyond Their Borders: International Programs of US Schools for the Blind – Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
Reaching Beyond Their Borders: International Programs of US Schools for the Blind – Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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June 23, 2022Did you know that some US schools for the blind have thriving international programs? Come learn about what they do, who they serve, and hear about some of their successes. Presenters: Mark Richert, International Program Coordinator, Overbrook School for the Blind, Arlington, VA; Katherine (Katie) Holland, Executive Director, Perkins International, Watertown, MA.
GDUI: School Updates – Heard on ACB Media 2GDUI: School Updates – Heard on ACB Media 2
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June 23, 2022Double session of this ever-popular update.
Seeing Eye Woofs and Wags – Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)Seeing Eye Woofs and Wags – Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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June 23, 2022Have you ever thought about partnering with a guide dog? Wondering what we’ve been up to this last year? Come and hang out with us and get your questions answered. Learn about The Seeing Eye’s program and what we’ve been up to this last year. If you have a question you want to make sure we answer, send it to [email protected] before June 22 and we will make sure we answer it during our session.
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Residential Adjustment to Blindness – Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
Residential Adjustment to Blindness – Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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June 24, 2022Training Center Panel Join ACB Students for a panel featuring representatives from three blindness training centers: The Hellen Keller Center, The Carroll Center for the Blind, and one of the National Federation of The Blind centers. These three centers are located across the country, and their representatives will join us to speak about the programs offered within them. Learn how their programs can help you gain your independence in travel, cooking, reading, writing, using technology, doing recreational activities, and more. Come learn about the importance of having a positive attitude on blindness. There will be a Q&A at the end of the session.
Science for Superheroes: Video presentation and discussion of Cryopreservation – Heard on ACB Media 4Science for Superheroes: Video presentation and discussion of Cryopreservation – Heard on ACB Media 4
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June 24, 2022Demonstrate how guide dog sperm samples from male breeders are frozen and stored. Other topics touched on are genetic diversity, dual careers for dogs and superheroes for years to come. Speaker: Zuhey Medina-Gonzalez, Director, Genetics, Reproduction, & Puppy Care, Southeastern Guide Dogs