Events

Connections 2017 Conference by LA Deafblind Project for Children and Youth (New Orleans)

date:
August 25, 2017
time:
8:00 AM
location:
LSU Health New Orleans, Human Development Center
411 South Prieur Street
New Orleans, LA
description:
LA Deafblind Project for Children and Youth and Collaborative for Students with Unique Communication Needs

Registration: $75, includes parking and meals
http;//fhfjefferson.org/whats-going-on/special-events

Speakers:
Barbara Purvis: Identifying and supporting infants and toddlers with multiple disabilities including combined vision and hearing loss
Dr. Shanna Mortensen-Dewsnup: Keynote Speaker- The Parent Journey
Shelly Chesney: Auditory Verbal Therapy Intervention for students with cochlear impants
Dr. Meher Banajee: vocabulary selection and classroom strategies for children using AAC devices
ASL Interpreter Continuing Education: Denise Crochet and Jo Brown
Genetics of Hearing Loss: Dr. Danielle Mercer
Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired: Dr. Rose Angelocci, Scott Crawford, Anne M. Dardis, and Kenneth Lacho
Acoustical Modifications for the Classroom: Dr. Angela Kronlage and Dr. Kristyn W. Tramel
LADOE Tools for Developing Communication Plans for Students with Unique Communication Needs: Rana Ottallah