Fall 2024

Please note that after you register you will not get a confirmation email. Rest assured that we got you! Details, agenda and zoom link will be sent a week or two prior to start.
September 18-20, 2024
October 2-4, 2024
Location: Missouri School for the Blind
3815 Magnolia Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110

Registration deadline: September 2. ADA accommodations must be requested by this date.


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* 1. Name (First & Last): 

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* 2. Email address:

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* 3. Phone:

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* 4. Agency/Program/School District:

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* 5. Your role, position, or job title:

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* 6. Are you currently serving a learner with dual sensory (hearing and visual) impairments?

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* 7. Are you a caregiver/parent/grandparent for a child with both visual and hearing differences? If so, we can provide financial support for your travel and lodging. Please email Rob at robert.blachowicz@msb.dese.mo.gov for the Family Involvement Fund application.

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* 8. I understand that Hand in Hand is in person at Missouri School for the Blind. We work very hard to make this training comprehensive, essential, and put as much information as possible in the six days. Each day builds upon the previous days learning. Therefore, I understand that both sessions are essential for supporting a student who has dual sensory losses.

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* 9. What is most important for you to learn from participating in Hand in Hand?

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* 10. Are you interested in receiving ACVREP CEUs or College Credit for this training?

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* 11. We will be providing lunch to all each full day of the event.

We know we can't accommodate everyone's tastes and diets, so we ask that if you have any strict allergies or restrictions that you plan to bring your own packed lunch. Refrigeration space and microwaves are available upon arrival.
Questions? Contact Robert Blachowicz robert.blachowicz@msb.dese.mo.gov

ADA Related Accommodations
To request accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA/ADAA) please email the training coordinator, Rob Blachowicz robert.blachowicz@msb.dese.mo.gov with the subject line "Hand in Hand ADA Request". In order for accommodations to be in place for the first day of training, requests should be received by the registration deadline. After this date, reasonable attempts will be made, but can not be guaranteed.

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