Do you want advice from other parents about what toys your blind child will enjoy playing with. Are you wondering how to make games and toys purchased off the shelf accessible? We discuss all aspects of holiday gift giving for blind and low vis

2020 NOPBC Annual Meeting

Nov 9th, 2020 3h 4m

NOPBC ANNUAL MEETING: Information and InspirationWELCOME Carlton Anne Cook Walker, President, NOPBCOPTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES Anil Lewis, Executive Director, Blindness Initiatives, NFBNOPBC: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE—WHO WE WERE, WHO WE A

Singing for My Supper: Blind Adults Share Stories about Their First Jobs

Nov 9th, 2020 45m 40s

Singing for My Supper: Blind Adults Share Stories about Their First JobsJoin successful blind adults as they talk about their first adventures into employment. Ask questions to better understand how you can encourage and help your blind teen l

Let’s Socialize: Accessible, Virtual Ways to Retain Friendships from a Distance

Nov 9th, 2020 57m 32s

Let’s Socialize: Accessible, Virtual Ways to Retain Friendships from a DistanceLearn tips for organizing virtual playdates which will engage your blind child and his or her playmate. Also discuss different online game platforms and apps your b

Tech Talk: Choosing a Braille Embosser

Nov 9th, 2020 45m 50s

Tech Talk: Choosing a Braille EmbosserParticularly during these uncertain times, when a great deal of schooling might be done at home, a braille embosser is an incredibly valuable tool. Learn about different types of embossers which are well s

Tech Talk: Harnessing the Power of the Google Suite of Products

Nov 9th, 2020 38m 34s

Tech Talk: Harnessing the Power of the Google Suite of ProductsCan a blind student truly use Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Forms, and other Google products independently? Get the real info here. Instructor: Nate Kile, Program Director,

I Like to Move It: the True Advantages of the Long White Cane

Nov 8th, 2020 51m 24s

I Like to Move It: the True Advantages of the Long White CaneDoes the material the cane is made of really make that big a difference? How about the length of the cane? Isn’t a folding cane just easier than a straight cane? Find answers to all

Counting Sheep: Ways to Help Your Child Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Nov 8th, 2020 57m 53s

Counting Sheep: Ways to Help Your Child Get a Good Night’s SleepSome parents of blind children have reported that their children seem to have a great deal of difficulty sleeping. Hear from a doctor who is beginning to conduct the research need

Let’s Socialize: The Importance of and Techniques for Teaching Your Child Common Physical Movements such as Gestures and Dances

Nov 8th, 2020 46m 23s

Let’s Socialize: The Importance of and Techniques for Teaching Your Child Common Physical Movements such as Gestures and DancesInstructor: Melissa Riccobono, Board Member, NOPBC

I Like to Move It: Practical and Fun Ways to Include Cane Travel Skills in Everyday Life—Even if You’re Stuck at Home

Nov 8th, 2020 44m 35s

I Like to Move It: Practical and Fun Ways to Include Cane Travel Skills in Everyday Life—Even if You’re Stuck at HomeBlind Kid Blind Students

Fourteen: It’s a Magical Age

Nov 8th, 2020 47m 51s

Fourteen: It’s a Magical AgeLearn about all of the transition services your child gains access to when he or she reaches the age of 14. Instructor: Maurice Peret, NOMC; Coordinator for Career Mentoring Programs, NFB

Let’s Socialize: Audio-Described Content for Your Blind Child

Nov 8th, 2020 44m 1s

Let’s Socialize: Audio-Described Content for Your Blind ChildFind out what audio description is, how it can help in the enjoyment of movies and TV shows, and how to help your child gain independent access to this content. Instructor: Raul Gal

Tech Talk: Typing, an Essential Skill

Nov 8th, 2020 41m 6s

Tech Talk: Typing, an Essential SkillDiscuss different apps and other methods for teaching and strengthening typing skills for blind children as young as preschool Instructor: Treva Olivero, TBS; President, North Central Chapter, NFB of LA

I Like to Move It: Encouraging All Types of Movement for Young Blind Children

Nov 8th, 2020 56m 32s

I Like to Move It: Encouraging All Types of Movement for Young Blind Children

Let’s Socialize: Helping Your Child Learn the “Soft Skills” of Socialization

Nov 8th, 2020 45m 15s

Let’s Socialize: Helping Your Child Learn the “Soft Skills” of SocializationGet some tips on teaching your child skills that will help him/her in all kinds of situations—from the lunch room to the board room. Instructor: Carol Castellano, Sec

It’s All About that Braille: Ways to Make Braille Fun for Early Learners and Reluctant Reader

Nov 8th, 2020 48m 6s

It’s All About that Braille: Ways to Make Braille Fun for Early Learners and Reluctant Reader

It’s All about That Braille: Cracking the Code

Nov 8th, 2020 52m 53s

It’s All about That Braille: Cracking the CodeLearn about and create a Braille cell. Discover the basic pattern of the letters of the Braille alphabet. Learn how to indicate Braille numbers and punctuation. Instructor: Jackie Anderson, TBS;

Oh Yes, I Made Mistakes—And Lived to Tell the Tale

Nov 8th, 2020 39m 59s

Oh Yes, I Made Mistakes—And Lived to Tell the TaleNo one has everything together all of the time. Here stories from a successful blind adult who, like so many of us, had to recover and learn from her failures before she could succeed. Instruc

It’s All About that Braille: Embracing the Slate and Stylus

Nov 8th, 2020 48m 6s

It’s All About that Braille: Embracing the Slate and StylusAn extremely versatile and low-tech tool, the slate and stylus is often overlooked when teaching blind children Braille. Learn all about this valuable writing implement, how you use i

More About the IEP for Blind Students

Nov 8th, 2020 1h 54m

More About the IEPBest practices for accommodations, assessments, and service time and negotiation strategies for blind students. Instructors: Penny Duffy, 1st VP, NOPBC; Melissa Riccobono, Board Member, NOPBC

NOPBC IEP WORKSHOP SESSION I IEP 101

Nov 8th, 2020 1h 24m

NOPBC IEP WORKSHOP SESSION I IEP 101Basics of the IEP with an emphasis on specific issues you should pay close attention to when creating an IEP for a blind child. Instructors: Casey West Robertson, TBS; VP, NBPCB; Board Member, NOPBC; Car

2020 NOPBC GENERAL SESSION RECONVENES

Sep 13th, 2020 1h 48m

NOPBC PRESIDENTIAL REPORT: The Best Reality Show Ever—Real Families of the NOPBC Carlton Anne Cook Walker, President, NOPBCTHE STUDENTS SPEAK: Building & Using Your Blindness NetworkTrisha Kulkarni, Computer Science, Stanford University; B

I Like to Move It: the True Advantages of the Long White Cane

Sep 13th, 2020 51m 24s

Does the material the cane is made of really make that big a difference? How about the length of the cane? Isn’t a folding cane just easier than a straight cane? Find answers to all of these questions and more!Instructor: Ben Schuler, NOMC

2020 National Organization of Parents of Blind Children SEMINAR OPENING SESSION

Aug 24th, 2020 44m 21s

WELCOME Carlton Anne Cook Walker, President, National Organization of Parents of Blind ChildrenKID TALK Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind Children can join President Riccobono for an informal chatAWARDS Carlton Anne

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