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Resources for Parents of Blind Children. This is the recordings of the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children nopbc.org

  1. 11/21/2020

    NOPBC Holiday Toys and Games for Blind Kids & Teens

    Do you want advice from other parents about what toys your blind child will enjoy playing with. Are you wondering how to make games and toys purchased off the shelf accessible? We discuss all aspects of holiday gift giving for blind and low vision babies, children, teens and even adults! Nopbc.org National Organization of Parents of Blind Children

    1h 54m

  2. 11/09/2020

    2020 NOPBC Annual Meeting

    NOPBC ANNUAL MEETING: Information and Inspiration WELCOME  Carlton Anne Cook Walker, President, NOPBC OPTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES      Anil Lewis, Executive Director, Blindness Initiatives, NFB NOPBC: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE—WHO WE WERE, WHO WE ARE, AND WHO WE WILL BECOMECastellano, Past President, NOPBC; Secretary, NOPBC; Founder, Parents of Blind Children-NJ THE NFB & PEARSON PARTNERSHIPPearson Representatives KID POWER: Living the Life They Want!  Salome Cummins, 4th Grade Student, Missouri; Ian Oliver, 7th Grade Student, AL; Clara Scelsi, 5th Grade Student, AL PARENT POWER: Making It Happen Jeanette Jones, President, CA Parents of Blind Children  Linda Coccovizzo, President, MO Parents of Blind Children KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Virtual Reality vs. Reality Graciela Olivo, 2020 NFB Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Proprietor, St. Lucia Eyesessible Services, Brownsville, TX COMMITTEE REPORTS   ELECTIONS  NOPBC BRAINSTORMING Blind kid  National Organization of Parents of Blind Children

    3h 4m

  3. 11/09/2020

    Singing for My Supper: Blind Adults Share Stories about Their First Jobs

    Singing for My Supper: Blind Adults Share Stories about Their First Jobs Join successful blind adults as they talk about their first adventures into employment. Ask questions to better understand how you can encourage and help your blind teen land a job of her own. Moderator: Melissa Riccobono, Board Member, NOPBC

    46 min

  4. 11/09/2020

    Let’s Socialize: Accessible, Virtual Ways to Retain Friendships from a Distance

    Let’s Socialize: Accessible, Virtual Ways to Retain Friendships from a Distance Learn tips for organizing virtual playdates which will engage your blind child and his or her playmate. Also discuss different online game platforms and apps your blind children can play with sighted friends and family. Instructors: Michelle Murrey, Board Member, NOPBC; Georgie Sydnor, Teacher Candidate in Teacher of Blind Students with Orientation and Mobility add-on, Louisiana Tech; NCUEB

    58 min

  5. 11/09/2020

    Tech Talk: Choosing a Braille Embosser

    Tech Talk: Choosing a Braille Embosser Particularly during these uncertain times, when a great deal of schooling might be done at home, a braille embosser is an incredibly valuable tool. Learn about different types of embossers which are well suited for home use and how having an embosser at home can benefit your child. Instructor: Matt Hackert, Access Technology Specialist, NFB

    46 min

  6. 11/09/2020

    Tech Talk: Harnessing the Power of the Google Suite of Products

    Tech Talk: Harnessing the Power of the Google Suite of Products Can a blind student truly use Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Forms, and other Google products independently? Get the real info here. Instructor: Nate Kile, Program Director, Alaska Center for the Blind

    39 min

  7. 11/08/2020

    I Like to Move It: the True Advantages of the Long White Cane

    I Like to Move It: the True Advantages of the Long White Cane Does the material the cane is made of really make that big a difference? How about the length of the cane? Isn’t a folding cane just easier than a straight cane? Find answers to all of these questions and more! Instructor: Ben Schuler, NOMC

    51 min

  8. 11/08/2020

    Counting Sheep: Ways to Help Your Child Get a Good Night’s Sleep

    Counting Sheep: Ways to Help Your Child Get a Good Night’s Sleep Some parents of blind children have reported that their children seem to have a great deal of difficulty sleeping. Hear from a doctor who is beginning to conduct the research needed to try to get to the bottom of why this might be. Find out on how to combat sleep difficulties in blind children. Instructor: Dr. David Ingram, Sleep Physician, Children’s Mercy, Kansas City

    58 min
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Resources for Parents of Blind Children. This is the recordings of the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children nopbc.org

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