Understanding Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment: Recent Advances In Research and the 16 Visual Behaviors
This full-day, in-person training will be presented by Sylvia Mangan from the CVI Center at Perkins School for the Blind. The session will briefly review the definition of CVI and spend time covering the most recent advances in research regarding diagnosis, assessment, and intervention. Additionally, participants will learn about the research-based 16 Visual Behaviors that describe CVI, which form the foundation of the Perkins Protocol—a new assessment being released in mid-September. The Protocol itself will be reviewed in-depth in February!
Registration
Registrations for Fall Conference are due by Thursday, October 10, 2024. The conference registration fee is $50, which includes a light breakfast and lunch. ACVREP CEU’s will be available for O&M Instructors. Lodging will be available at NCECBVI for those traveling in from a distance (for a $50 fee), just make sure to complete the lodging section on the registration form.
Sylvia & The CVI Center
From the CVI Center at Perkins School for the Blind: At Perkins, we are on a mission to boldly address the CVI crisis through education, innovation, and collaboration. Our approach is research-based and whole-child-focused. We are confronting the CVI crisis through groundbreaking tools, online learning, current and accurate resources, and collaboration with medical professionals, educators, families, and people with CVI.
Sylvia is a Speech-Language Pathologist with a special interest in CVI and supporting learners with multiple disabilities. She has completed the CVI Certificate and is currently enrolled in the TVI program at UMass Boston. As a CVI Coordinator at The CVI Center, Sylvia conducts CVI Educational Assessments and works closely with educational teams to create accessible learning environments for each individual student.
AER Auction
We’re excited to see the AER auction return for the Fall Conference! It's so fun to see the variety of items that people donate for the auction, and we hope you will consider bringing an item(s), basket, or gift card to support the Nebraska Chapter of AER, which in turn supports students and members statewide. Anything appropriate for school is welcome! If you have any questions about the AER Auction or information about what you plan to donate, please contact Audrey Graves, agraves@esu4.net.
