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25.01.2022 Secondary Mathematics workshop: Supporting Access & Inclusion for students with vision impairments Together we will workshop strategies that cater to the calculator and editing challenges facing secondary Maths students with VI and their teachers. Large print, screen reader and braille options will be discussed. Resources for optimising accessibility shall be explored for student and teacher use, including the screen reader accessible Math editing software: Equation editor, E...quatIO & MathType. This event is offered in 2 parts: 1 online workshop in November and a hands-on workshop in 2021. Click here for more information: https://bit.ly/34iDhro

25.01.2022 Miss out on one of our courses or conferences? Check out the Digital Access Archive to see if it's available! As soon as you register, the recordings, handouts and resources are available for you to access in your own time. Check out our Archive now! https://shortcourses.ridbc.org.au/archive-digital-access/

23.01.2022 We have posted a new set of free access articles for you on our Resources page. New articles are available on the Blind/Low Vision, Deaf/Hard of Hearing and DeafBlindness pages. Happy reading! We will update a new set of readings in February 2021.

22.01.2022 Your free readings and resources have been updated for November 2020. Happy Reading!

21.01.2022 The Masterclass Series is back! The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Masterclass Series features 2 fantastic presenters this year! The program is below and can be accessed live online and as a recording. All sessions and recordings will be live captioned. The live online sessions will run 12-1pm Sydney time. All sessions except #2 are provided by Michael Douglas. All sessions will be available to view until 21 December, 2021. The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Masterclass Series 2021 star...ts this FRIDAY! We are so fortunate to have Michael Douglas and Elizabeth Rosenzweig as part of this series. Coming to you this Friday, Michael talks about Dual Language Assessment. This workshop is intended for professionals who work with children who have hearing loss and come from families that are bilingual or do not speak the majority language. Topics covered will include a review of the literature as well as considerations that need to be made when selecting assessment, administering assessment, analyzing as well as interpreting assessment for this special population. Register now, and don't miss out! https://bit.ly/3jMDfya

21.01.2022 Should I update my software? How do you create an accessible PowerPoint? How can I start a blind preschooler on an iPad? Is there an accessible app that . . . ? This 2 hour session introduces participants to Paths to Technology, a teacher-friendly resource that answers these tech questions and more! Paths to Technology is a Perkins eLearning website created to assist educators, families and students to learn about and stay current on ever-changing technology for students wit...h visual impairments and blindness. Read posts, watch videos, use lesson plans, follow curriculums; Paths to Technology has a wide variety of posts covering all types of technology for students with visual impairments of all ages and abilities. With the recent increase in need for accessible digital materials for remote instruction, Paths to Technology now has a Resource Library with available teacher-created educational materials, non-visual digital maps and lessons! This session will provide an overview about the website, how to find desired topics on the website and how YOU and/or your students can share information with the Paths to Technology community! Click here for more information: https://bit.ly/30SAR0s

13.01.2022 The ITOD 2020 Program is out now! This online conference is available to you live or watch in your own time! This NESA accredited conference will feature key note presenter Diana Harbour, and is open for registration now! Don't miss out, spots are limited! Click the following link for more information: https://bit.ly/2CTXLM6

12.01.2022 This week, we speak with Nate Quinell about this career as a chef, and his passion for food. Available on iTunes and Podbean: https://bit.ly/2RmATsa

10.01.2022 Registrations Closing Soon! Take a listen to this fantastic podcast (https://bit.ly/329UEtv) with Andrea Salins who provides a teaser to the content she will be presenting at ITOD! Andrea is just one of the great presenters we have on the program (https://bit.ly/3h5blul) this year! Registrations close at 12pm on the 10th September. Digital Access (recordings) are also available if you cant join us in person.... This research oriented online event will provide inspiration, innovation and interactivity! We hope you can join us!

10.01.2022 BVI Masterclass 2021 is here! This series of 6 webinars will investigate and provide advice about specific eye conditions. You will gain a broad understanding of the visual system, the process of seeing, the impact of and the medical management of each condition. By the end of the session you should be able to:... describe which part of the visual system is affected understand the impact that each eye condition may have on vision describe clinical management strategies of each eye condition in simple t erms that are meaningful to families Topics and Dates: 12 March: Strabismus and eye movements disorders 13 May: Nystagmus 14 June: Cataracts and Glaucoma 16 July: Retinal Dystrophy 8 October: Albinism 5 November: Cerebral Vision Impairment Available to register now! https://bit.ly/2Nt271A

10.01.2022 Join Cay Holbrook in November for a three session on Supporting Dual Media Users! Students with low vision may benefit from accessing printed material through a variety of means and may use both print and braille effectively in their education. These students are referred to as Dual Media Learners and many have specific and unique educational needs that have not been adequately researched in the past. This workshop will focus on the needs of students with visual impairment who may benefit from both braille and print reading and writing. Click here for more information: https://bit.ly/3lP3gwv

09.01.2022 Last week, Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children celebrated 160 years. Since 1992, the RIDBC Renwick Centre has led the way in research and education in the fields of hearing and vision loss. Read more about the impact of the Renwick Centre on the RIDBC story. ... https://ridbc.org.au//ridbc-renwick-centre-a-history-of-e/

09.01.2022 BVI Outcomes and Teacher Aide: BVI is back for 2021! BVI Outcomes: Mainstream teachers will benefit from this one-day workshop by gaining a deeper understanding of the characteristics and learning needs of students who are blind or have low vision. They will also gain a heightened awareness of the important role teachers can play in improving the educational outcomes of students who are blind or have low vision. Suggested practical classroom measures will be augmented by e...xploration of wider perspectives that include the issues of literacy development, the use of technology and the opportunities for the students’ social inclusion both in and out of class. This event has been interim accredited by NESA until 31 July 2021 Available to you in person and digital recording: https://bit.ly/2LUQiB8 Teacher Aides BVI: This two day course is delivered through 2 days of in-person learning and 7 online modules. Day 1 is scheduled for 26 March and Day 2 is 28 May. This course is intended to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to assist in supporting learners who are Blind or have Low Vision in the classroom environment. This course involves attendance for two days of learning and engagement in an online course in between. Available to you in person and online: https://bit.ly/3anaBk9

08.01.2022 Maths for students who are Blind or Vision Impaired This event will now be offered in 2 parts. Separate registration is available for the online event or purchase Full Registration to access both sessions. 11 November 1-4pm Session 1: Online workshop reviewing accessible scientific calculators and screen reader compatible Maths editors.... Together we will workshop strategies that cater to the calculator and editing challenges facing secondary Maths students with VI and their teachers. Large print, screen reader and braille options will be discussed Session 2: Date to be advised when we can all meet in-person: Together we will workshop strategies that cater to the challenges facing secondary Maths students with Vision Impairment and their teachers. We will investigate options for inclusion of students who use large print, screen readers and braille. Resources for optimising accessibility shall be explored, including screen reader accessible Math editing software EquatIO & MathType for student and teacher use, Maths tips for Teachers of VI, from ‘Paths to Literacy’ website; and the Blennz Maths supplement to inform the stages at which braille concepts and symbols will need introduction. Scientific calculator options and practices will be addressed: Talking & Large Print calculators, handheld calculators (featuring the Orion TI 30XS talking calculator), software, app options and Braille note taker calculators. Graphing calculator software will be used for demonstrating print and audio graphs, and producing stencils for tactile graphs on the fly. Note: Graphics calculators are not approved for exam use in NSW. Click here to find out more! https://bit.ly/328TZb2

08.01.2022 The DHH Outcomes and Teacher Aide: DHH is back once more! DHH Outcomes: Mainstream teachers will benefit from this one-day workshop by gaining a deeper understanding of the characteristics and learning needs of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. They will also gain a heightened awareness of the important role teachers play in improving the educational outcomes of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.... This event is interim NESA accredited! Available to you in person and online: https://bit.ly/3jWoPvl Teacher Aide: DHH This course is intended to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to assist in supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in the learning environment.This course involves attendance for two days of learning and engagement in an online course in between. (Day 1: 24 March; Day 2: 2 June) Available to you in person and online: https://bit.ly/3deWlM8

06.01.2022 This week Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children celebrated 160 years supporting people with hearing or vision loss. The RIDBC Renwick Centre is a critical part of RIDBC’s history and we’ll advance the RIDBC Renwick Centre experience by uniting under one brand. https://www.facebook.com/ridbc/posts/10158480301651893

02.01.2022 This week on the podcast, we speak to Kristopher Kuek about his experiences as a deaf student in Indonesia, America and New Zealand. Be sure to check out this week and last week's episode to learn more about Kristopher and his mother, Gia! Available through the iTunes Podcast app and Android: https://bit.ly/3qljgJb