Starting February 1st – February 4th

Assessing Executive Functioning Skills in Students with Visual Impairments Presenters: Dr. Kim Zebehazy & Rachel Weber Assistive Technology for Visual Impairments: Training for a Lifetime of Teaching Presenters: Belinda Rudinger & Shannon Darst Literary Braille Instruction in University Programs: A 2020 Replication Study Presenters: Dr. Kathleen Farrand, Dr. Karen Koehler, and Anani Vasquez New Workload Analysis Tool for Itinerant Vision Professionals: Meet the VISSPA Presenters: Dr. Rona Pogrund & Dr. Shannon Darst Supporting Family-Centered Expanded Core Curriculum Instruction for Students with Visual Impairments Presenters: Susan Yarbrough & Allison Nannemann Systematic Review of Studies Addressing Computer-Assisted Instruction for Students with Visual Impairments Presenter: Michael Tuttle Use of Assistive Technology by Students with Visual Impairments Presenter: Michael Tuttle Using the WATI Process to Evaluate AT for Students with Vision Loss Presenters: Dr. Wanda Routier, Cassy Hollenbeck, Ashley Ward Variations in State Policies Related to Visual Impairment and Deafblindness in the US Presenters: Dr. Rachel Schles, Hillary Travers, Callie Brusegaard, Dr. Mackenzie Savaiano, and Dawn Anderson Accessible Virtual Field Trips: Participatory Approaches to Inclusion and Student Leadership Presenters: Dr. Amy Parker, Becky Morton

1:00-2:00: What do I do with a Student who has Low Vision? Presenter: Kindra Rowley

Concurrent Sessions & Multi-Presentations: 8:00-9:00 AM: Shared Reading at Home and in School for Learners who are Deafblind: Materials, Strategies, and Environmental Supports Presenters: Dr. Christopher Brum and Dr. Susan Bruce 1:00-2:00: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Educational Services and Issues for Learners with Significant Cognitive Visual Impairments Presenters: Dr. Lona Mason & Kara Halley 1:00-2:00: State Deafblind Project Staffs’ Use of Instructional Strategies with Students with Deafblindness Presenters: Chevonne Sutter & MaryAnne Demchack Poster Sessions: 10:30-11:15AM: Exploring the Efficacy of Adapting Read Naturally for Students with Visual Impairments Presenters: Dr. Beth Jones, Dr. Maria Peterson-Ahmad, & Belinda Rudinger 10:30-11:15AM: Providing Services to Students with Visual Impairment During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned and Insights from the Field Presenters: Sylvia Correa-Torres & Anitha Muthukumaran 10:30-11:15: Using Constant Time Delay to Teach Sight Words to Students with Deafblindness Presenters: MaryAnn Demchak & Chevonne Sutter

Concurrent Sessions & Multi-Presentations: DVIDB SHOWCASE 10:30-11:30-A Critical Analysis of Inclusivity in Fictional Children’s Books Featuring Characters with a Visual Impairment Presenters: Dr. Lona Mason, Elizabeth Bolander, & Kara Halley 1:00 – 2:00 : The Motivations of Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments Entering the Field and Reflections on Their Pre-Service Training Presenters: Dr. Rachel Schles & Madeline Chastain Multi Presentation 2:15-3:15 Educating Students with Visual Impairments During Covid-19: Lessons Learned From Three Comprehensive Studies Presenters: Dr Danene Fast & Carlie Roads Lessons Learned from a National Survey on Writing Instruction for Students with Visual Impairments Presenters: Pamela Bazis, Michael Hebert, and Dr. Mackenzie Savaiano Poster Sessions: 8:00-8:45: Assessing Children Who are Deafblind: Evidence-Based Practices, Instruments, and Resources Presenters: Dr. Susan Bruce and Dr. Christopher Brum 8:00-8:45: Perspectives of Working Interveners and Their Impact on Students with Deaf-Blindness Presenters: Ira Padhye, Michelle Hicks, & Rachel Bowman

DVIDB Events

Dyslexia & Visual Impairments

September 14, 2022

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
September 14, 2022	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT		Details

Online Event

Join Kelly Bevis & Amie Davenport on September 14th, 1pm EST/12 pm Central to learn more about Dyslexia & Visual Impairments.

AI Tools for Vision Loss

November 17, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
November 17, 2026	4:30 pm - 5:30 pm EST		Details	Add to Calendar `2026-11-17 16:30:00 2026-11-17 17:30:00 AI Tools for Vision Loss https://dvidb.exceptionalchildren.org/events/ai-tools-vision-loss Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`

Online Event

Join DVIDB to learn more about how AI Tools can be used to support access, independence, and participation for people with vision loss.

Teacher Educators of Children with Behavior Disorders (TECBD) Conference

DEBH

November 19, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
November 19, 2026	8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST	Arizona State University Tempe, AZ 85281	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-11-19 08:00:00 2026-11-19 17:00:00 Teacher Educators of Children with Behavior Disorders (TECBD) Conference https://dvidb.exceptionalchildren.org/events/teacher-educators-children-behavior-disorders-tecbd-conference Council for Exceptional Children America/New_York public`

United States, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281

The annual Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders conference is the premier educational research conference for teacher educators working with children and youth with severe behavioral disorders.

Ontario CEC’s 70th Annual Special Education Conference

Ontario Unit

Ontario Unit

December 04, 2026 - December 05, 2026

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
December 04, 2026 - December 05, 2026		Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre 525 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5G 2L2	Details	Add to Calendar `2026-12-04 00:00:00 2026-12-05 00:00:00 Ontario CEC’s 70th Annual Special Education Conference https://dvidb.exceptionalchildren.org/events/ontario-cecs-70th-annual-special-education-conference Council for Exceptional Children [email protected] America/New_York public`

Toronto, ON

On behalf of the Ontario CEC Board of Directors, I am pleased to extend an invitation for you to join us in celebrating Ontario CEC’s 70th Annual Provincial Special Education Conference, which will be

Special Education Legislative Summit 2027

SELS

SELS

July 11, 2027 - July 14, 2027

Date	Time	Location	Information	Reminder
July 11, 2027 - July 14, 2027		The Westin Alexandria 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA 22314	Details	Add to Calendar `2027-07-11 00:00:00 2027-07-14 00:00:00 Special Education Legislative Summit 2027 https://dvidb.exceptionalchildren.org/events/special-education-legislative-summit-2027 Council for Exceptional Children [email protected] America/New_York public`

Alexandria, VA

It is more important than ever to make your voice heard as a special education professional. Don’t miss the chance to advocate by sharing what’s happening in the field. The Special Education

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Last Updated: 7 November, 2021