September 21-25, 2026
VIRTUAL (Wed & Fri only) &
IN PERSON (Mon, Tues, Thurs only). No hybrid
All PD is no cost! Lunch provided!
Choose one, two, three or ALL the sessions!
(Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are in-person only/no virtual)
Wed and Friday are virtual only (no in-person).
Monday September 21- In PERSON ONLY (no virtual)
Interpreting For Students with Hearing Differences and Visual Impairment/DeafBlind. What Now?
Interpreters, parents, paraprofessionals, interveners, and educators will increase their knowledge about deafblindness and how deafblindness affects learning. Educational interpreters working with these students need to gain skills and knowledge on the student's access to visual sign and/or tactile sign in order to make the necessary modifications for each student. Having this knowledge will facilitate clear communication interactions in the classroom, support the development of interpersonal peer relationships,encourage self-determination, and promote equal access to the general education
curriculum.
Interpreting For Students with Hearing Differences and Visual Impairment/DeafBlind. What Now?
Interpreters, parents, paraprofessionals, interveners, and educators will increase their knowledge about deafblindness and how deafblindness affects learning. Educational interpreters working with these students need to gain skills and knowledge on the student's access to visual sign and/or tactile sign in order to make the necessary modifications for each student. Having this knowledge will facilitate clear communication interactions in the classroom, support the development of interpersonal peer relationships,encourage self-determination, and promote equal access to the general education
curriculum.
Tuesday September 22 -IN PERSON ONLY (no virtual)
Orientation and Mobility for the Student With DeafBlindness/Multiple Disabilities.
O&Mers, parents, paraprofessionals, and interveners will increase their knowledge about deafblindness and interpreting for students with deafblindness.
Do you use haptics, and touch signals with your students during O&M travel? Come learn how to utilize non-verbal instruction to your students while keeping them focused on their travel. ACVREP credit.
Orientation and Mobility for the Student With DeafBlindness/Multiple Disabilities.
O&Mers, parents, paraprofessionals, and interveners will increase their knowledge about deafblindness and interpreting for students with deafblindness.
Do you use haptics, and touch signals with your students during O&M travel? Come learn how to utilize non-verbal instruction to your students while keeping them focused on their travel. ACVREP credit.
WEDNESDAY SEPT 23 (virtual only)
Working with the Whole Child with Sensory Disabilities
Do you work with a student who has hearing differences and vision differences, perhaps multiple disabilities? This day covers the impact of sensory impairments on communication and instruction. You will walk away with effective, simple, and profound strategies that will make a big difference to your students.
Thursday September 24. (In person/no virtual)
Hands On with the Monarch, Polly, and Helios!
Center for Assistive Technology and Teaching (CATT) is a collaboration between the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB). Our mission is to provide access technology training to teachers of the visually impaired and educational professionals utilizing a “train the trainer” model, while also providing training and support for students and families. Devices will be provided through APH and Outreach, yet if you have a Monarch, Polly or Helios device, bring it!
Working with the Whole Child with Sensory Disabilities
Do you work with a student who has hearing differences and vision differences, perhaps multiple disabilities? This day covers the impact of sensory impairments on communication and instruction. You will walk away with effective, simple, and profound strategies that will make a big difference to your students.
Thursday September 24. (In person/no virtual)
Hands On with the Monarch, Polly, and Helios!
Center for Assistive Technology and Teaching (CATT) is a collaboration between the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB). Our mission is to provide access technology training to teachers of the visually impaired and educational professionals utilizing a “train the trainer” model, while also providing training and support for students and families. Devices will be provided through APH and Outreach, yet if you have a Monarch, Polly or Helios device, bring it!
Friday September 25 (VIRTUAL ONLY)
Welcoming Students who are Visually Impaired/Blind to your School!
Everything you need to know from Abacus to Zoom! This day supports all educators working with a new student to your school who has a visual impairment. How to procure equipment, where to get braille materials, how to empower your student, how to support the staff-everything you need to know, we cover it on this day!
Welcoming Students who are Visually Impaired/Blind to your School!
Everything you need to know from Abacus to Zoom! This day supports all educators working with a new student to your school who has a visual impairment. How to procure equipment, where to get braille materials, how to empower your student, how to support the staff-everything you need to know, we cover it on this day!