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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20180421
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URL:https://dev.dscc.uic.edu/events/northern-conference-for-illinois-paren
 ts-of-children-with-vision-loss/
SUMMARY:Northern Conference for Illinois Parents of Children with Vision Lo
 ss
DESCRIPTION:Participate in in-depth discussions and learn from experts in t
 he field and fellow parents.\n\nThe Northern Illinois Vision Conference wi
 ll take place April 21 at the SASED Administrative Center in Lisle. The
  event is for parents of children ages birth through 21 to join in-depth d
 iscussions of use topics and learn from experts in the field as well as fr
 om fellow parents. Children must be at least 12 years old to attend.\n\nTh
 e conference program will include the following topics and sessions:\n\n 	
 Technology: Technology is forever changing as is Assistive Technology. Le
 arn more about low tech and high tech supports for visual impairment.\n 	S
 ocial/Emotional: This session will discuss social/emotional issues specifi
 c to families and children with vision loss. It may include issues such as
  bullying\, making friends\, impact on families\, acceptance of adaptive e
 quipment\, etc.\n 	Special Needs Planning: Come learn and discuss some iss
 ues that you might have questions on. What is Guardianship? Is it right fo
 r my child? What other issues might I need to think about as my child turn
 s 18. (Parents of children of all ages should benefit from this discussion
 .)\n 	Panel of Parents: Several parents of children with visual impairment
 s will be led by a moderator to discuss topics such as family dynamics\, a
 dvocacy\, social/emotional issues and/or things that work for their family
  and things that have not worked.\n\nService providers are also welcome to
  attend and will be able to earn professional credits.\n\nThe registration
  deadline is April 16. For more details\, including how to register and fu
 nding opportunities available\, click here.\n\nIf you have questions\, con
 tact Jason Crotchett\, Office Coordinator\, Illinois School for the Visual
 ly Impaired\, at (217) 479-4436 or Jason.Crotchett@illinois.gov.
CATEGORIES:Conference
LOCATION:SASED Administrative Center\, 2900 Ogden Ave.\, Lisle\, IL\, Unite
 d States
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