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Friday, October 11
 

9:05am HST

Laying the CVI Foundation: Brain Basics
Friday October 11, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST
This session will explore the foundational concepts of Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI), focusing on how visual processing in the brain impacts a learner’s ability to access information. Through interactive exercises, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the complexity of visual behavior, the anatomy of the brain related to vision, and how these elements shape the experiences of individuals with CVI. Using engaging metaphors and real-life examples, we will examine the development of vision, the brain’s visual pathways, and the common causes and characteristics of CVI. Educators and professionals will leave with practical strategies to assess and support learners, ensuring visually accessible environments tailored to individual needs.
Objective(s):
  • Understand what cortical/cerebral visual impairment is, including the key factors associated with each visual behavior and their impact on a learner’s ability to access information.
Presenters
avatar for Saaron Putnam-Almaguer

Saaron Putnam-Almaguer

Saaron Putnam-Almaguer is a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) and a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) at Northwest Regional Education Service District in Hillsboro, Oregon. Holding teaching licenses in both visual impairments and early childhood special education... Read More →
avatar for Stephanie Steffer

Stephanie Steffer

Business Director, CViConnect
Stephanie Steffer is the Business Director at CViConnect and a founding educator for the platform. As a certified teacher of children with visual impairments, specializing in early childhood education, and a Perkins-Roman CVI Range Endorsed professional, Stephanie has dedicated her... Read More →
avatar for Dawn Anderson

Dawn Anderson

Dawn Anderson is the Chair of the Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies at Western Michigan University.  She has coordinated the Teacher of Children with Visual Impaired and Orientation and Mobility with Children graduate programs. She holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Health... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST
F 101

10:45am HST

Laying the CVI Foundation: Identifying CVI; The Characteristics and Manifestation Areas, Ensuring Meaningful Access for learners with CVI
Friday October 11, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm HST
This workshop will guide participants through the fundamental characteristics of Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI), a leading cause of pediatric visual impairment. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of CVI's impact on visual processing and how to identify the characteristics/visual manifestations associated with CVI. Through this session, attendees will explore visual behaviors like color preference, difficulty with visual complexity, and the need for light, gaining practical insights into supporting individuals with CVI. By the end, participants will be equipped to recognize and respond to these characteristics in learners with CVI. Additionally, participants will explore how to use baseline data to analyze pre-made CVI activities, review student profiles, and determine which activities best meet learners’ needs, and learn how to modify or create new activities when pre-made options are unavailable, equipping them with practical tools to support individuals with CVI.
Objective(s):
  • Participants will be able to identify the characteristics of CVI.
  • When given an activity, participants will identify what CVI Phase it is most appropriate for. 
  • When given an activity within each CVI phase and a student profile, participants will identify which activities are most appropriate for a warm-up and for access to the curriculum.
  • When given an IEP goal, with a visual learning modality, participants identify factors to consider when creating visual targets.
Presenters
avatar for Saaron Putnam-Almaguer

Saaron Putnam-Almaguer

Saaron Putnam-Almaguer is a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) and a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) at Northwest Regional Education Service District in Hillsboro, Oregon. Holding teaching licenses in both visual impairments and early childhood special education... Read More →
avatar for Stephanie Steffer

Stephanie Steffer

Business Director, CViConnect
Stephanie Steffer is the Business Director at CViConnect and a founding educator for the platform. As a certified teacher of children with visual impairments, specializing in early childhood education, and a Perkins-Roman CVI Range Endorsed professional, Stephanie has dedicated her... Read More →
avatar for Dawn Anderson

Dawn Anderson

Dawn Anderson is the Chair of the Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies at Western Michigan University.  She has coordinated the Teacher of Children with Visual Impaired and Orientation and Mobility with Children graduate programs. She holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Health... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm HST
F 101

1:00pm HST

Babies with CVI, CVI Deaf Blind and Concept Building
Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm HST
This session will explore approaches and research in supporting babies with Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI), focusing on early diagnosis, intervention strategies, and collaboration with medical professionals. Presenters will discuss the NAVEG Project, a European initiative used to screen premature infants for potential neurological visual impairments, and how it is being applied in the U.S. by programs like the Anchor Center. Participants will gain insights into the importance of early visual development, practical strategies for working with families, and the emotional challenges parents may face. Tools and resources will be shared, including CVI strategies, early intervention ideas, and ways to foster parent-baby connections. This session offers valuable information for educators and providers working with infants with CVI, highlighting actionable takeaways and resources that may not be widely known.
Objective(s):
  • Share information about ways babies with CVI are being served and information from resources you may not be aware of.
Presenters
avatar for Saaron Putnam-Almaguer

Saaron Putnam-Almaguer

Saaron Putnam-Almaguer is a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) and a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) at Northwest Regional Education Service District in Hillsboro, Oregon. Holding teaching licenses in both visual impairments and early childhood special education... Read More →
avatar for Stephanie Steffer

Stephanie Steffer

Business Director, CViConnect
Stephanie Steffer is the Business Director at CViConnect and a founding educator for the platform. As a certified teacher of children with visual impairments, specializing in early childhood education, and a Perkins-Roman CVI Range Endorsed professional, Stephanie has dedicated her... Read More →
avatar for Dawn Anderson

Dawn Anderson

Dawn Anderson is the Chair of the Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies at Western Michigan University.  She has coordinated the Teacher of Children with Visual Impaired and Orientation and Mobility with Children graduate programs. She holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Health... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm HST
F 101
 
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