Mark Your Calendars! March 8-9th
Join Us for this Information-Packed 2-Day
Georgia AER 2018 Conference co-hosted by AMAC Accessibility at Georgia Tech
March 8th and 9th
(Register Before Jan. 31st and Save $35.00)
12 CEU’s Available to CRC’s, COMS, CLVT, CVRT and CATIS
(Includes Lunch and Beverages Both Days, and Free Parking)
For more information, and to register, visit: www.gaaer.org
(if you require assistance completing the registration, please reach out to Georgia AER at: technicalsupport@gaaer.org
Where: AMAC Accessibility 512 Means St NW Atlanta, GA 30318
When: Thursday and Friday, March 8th and 9th from 9am to 4pm
For hotel accommodations near conference, visit: Hotel Accommodations
Topics for Both Days Include:
Day 1 (Thursday, March 8th)
- Interactive Panel Presentation by More Than a Dozen Organizations Across Georgia
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- addressing all stages of development and transition: babies, children, adults and seniors
- Panel Presentation from Consumers and Trainers on Head-Borne Solutions including Aira, NUEyes and OrCam
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- presenters providing first-hand experience and training solutions
- Strategies and Tips for Selecting the Right AT Solutions for Your Students and Clients
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- includes identifying the problem, considering current skill level, understanding unique visual and learning needs, awareness of AT solutions and considerations, and building a toolkit
- Optional: Networking Event for Conference Attendees Thursday Night: Dinner & Drinks at RiRa Irish Pub
Day 2 (Friday, March 9th)
- Flexing O&M Skills: Modified Methods for Teaching O&M Skills to Low Functioning and Young Students
- Strategies & Tips for Conducting a Functional Vision Evaluation and Learning/Reading Media Assessment (FELRM)
- GVRA Presentation on Transitional Services and Changes within the Workforce Innovations & Opportunities Act
- The Latest in the iPhone 10, Apple Watch and Other AT Solutions & Services (includes AMAC tour highlighting audio description services and advancements, accessible document creation and AT demonstrations)
- Recreation & Leisure Opportunities Across the State and Why It’s Important
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- presenters will be including additional services and resources
