2008 Seminar Calendar
National Training Team
Phone
TTY
June 16 – 20, 2008
Professional Development for Employment Training Specialists
“Employment
July 21 – 25, 2008
Interpreting Techniques for the Deaf-Blind Population
September 22 – 26, 2008
Person-Centered Approach to Habilitation
“Transformation”
November 17 – 21, 2008
Adaptive Technology Training for Teaching Deaf-Blind
Individuals
“The Magic of Technology”
DESCRIPTIONS OF SEMINARS
June 16 – 20, 2008
“EMPLOYMENT: THE
ULTIMATE GOAL”
Professional Development
for Employment Training Specialists
Registration Deadline – Friday, May, 16,
2008
The ultimate goal of
the Vocational Rehabilitation Process is successful employment for the
client. The elements of success include
longevity at a productive, self-fulfilling career/job resulting from a “good
match” of person and work site. During
this seminar, the participants will utilize the Personal Futures Plan Mapping
System to discover individual preferences in order to explore the most appropriate
employment categories. This combined
with the best practices in marketing and accommodations for the person who is
deaf-blind will provide the tools to achieve the desired outcomes. CEU credits are available.
July 21 – 25, 2008
Interpreting Techniques for the Deaf-Blind
Population
Registration Deadline Friday, June20, 2008
Interpreting with
individuals who are deaf-blind can be a challenging and rewarding experience
due to the unique diversity within the population. The interpreter is required to possess a
multitude of skills to meet the individual needs of each consumer. This weeklong seminar is intensive and highly
participatory. It is designed to build a strong working knowledge in the
following areas
September 22 – 26, 2008
Person-centered Approach to Habilitation
Registration Deadline - Friday, August 22, 2008
There are
individuals who benefit from a functional approach to learning by participating
in real opportunities of choice.
Utilizing the PFP Mapping Process, a functional program based on
preferences is designed. This seminar
will provide the tools to step into the person’s life by understanding that
their behavior is their communication system. Creating a positive learning
environment promotes student participation and self-expression. Alternative communication strategies
establish relationships and replaces inappropriate behaviors. Each seminar participant is encouraged to
have in mind a focus person for whom they can develop a functional program CEU
credits are available
November 17 – 21, 2008
Adaptive Technology Training for
Teaching Deaf-Blind Individuals
Registration Deadline –
Friday, October
24,2008
The
information explosion created by ever advancing technology has affected
everyone. It has impacted the deaf-blind
population on every level from living independently and safely in their home to
better jobs and careers at the work site to increased socialization and access
to information. This seminar
demonstrates the technology, the software and the methodology for teaching a
wide variety of adaptive equipment to consumers who are beginners and/or
advanced students in the world of technology. Vendors will demonstrate the
latest state of the art technology and participants will have access to
availability and funding resources. CEU
credits are available.
All
seminars are held at the Helen Keller National Center, Sands Point, NY
Cost
of week-long seminars - $500 (All inclusive
Cost of 6-day Orientation & Mobility Seminar - $550
For Further Information please contact
National
Training Team -
Phone
TTY
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