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Thursday, March 20
 

8:00am MDT

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Thursday March 20, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm MDT
Omni Corpus Christi
Thursday March 20, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm MDT
Omni Corpus Christi 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

9:00am MDT

Eye Anatomy Lessons with Your Students: A Make-&-Take Session
Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am MDT
Corpus Ballroom B - Breakout
Do your students say, “I hate when somebody asks me about my eyes”? Attendees will participate in hands-on activities while discovering how eye anatomy lessons can lead to empowerment. This topic is relevant across our student population and includes make-and-take materials that can be used in your next lesson!
Speakers
avatar for Kathi Garza

Kathi Garza

TSVI, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)
Kathi Garza is a certified teacher of students with visual impairments and works as an Early Childhood Educational Consultant in the Outreach Department at Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI). Before joining the Outreach team in 2019, Kathi taught in Comprehensive... Read More →
CB
Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am MDT
Corpus Ballroom B - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

9:00am MDT

 It’s Alive!!! How to Create Books and Stories That Have Meaning
Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am MDT
Nueces A - Breakout
When children do not have full access to one or more of their distal senses (vision, hearing) it can have serious implications on concept and literacy development. Books and stories must come alive in order to have meaning! Creating hands-on materials helps to solidify the words on a page as well as actions performed. Research tells us that when activities are tied to movement and personal experiences, we are better able to commit those activities to memory. Please join us as we engage in interactive literacy experiences to create and take back materials that you will be able to use immediately with your students.
Speakers
avatar for Emily Leeper

Emily Leeper

TSVInConsultant, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)
avatar for Rachel Collins

Rachel Collins

TSVI/TDHH/TDB, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)
Deafblind Education Consultant, Texas Deafblind Project
Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am MDT
Nueces A - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

9:00am MDT

O&M + Play = Purposeful Movement
Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am MDT
Aransas - Breakout
Have you ever heard, thought, or said that a student does not qualify for orientation and mobility because they are not moving? What is your role as an O&M when the student is not moving? How does a child begin to move? If you are unsure what to do, then this session is for you!
This session will highlight the importance of movement through play to develop the fundamental skills necessary for future development. From evaluation to services, play and movement are essential to the student’s development. The targeted population is students with visual impairments from birth to 48 months, or students functioning at this developmental level. All participants will make a device for their student as well as a jumpstart to ideas for your caseload.
Speakers
avatar for Shannah Blankenship

Shannah Blankenship

TSVInCOMS, Region 11 ESC
My name is Shannah Blankenship. I have been a TVI for 10 years and a COMS for 3 years. I am currently the Special Education Specialist for ESC Region 11. I have a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Midwestern State University and completed my TVI at Stephen F Austin and... Read More →
CS

Cheryl Schulik

Texas Tech University (TTU)
avatar for Shay Utley

Shay Utley

COMS, Mansfield ISD
Shay Utley has been a COMS for 27 years. She began her career at the Lighthouse for the Blind in Fort Worth, Texas for 6 years and she has been serving students in the Mansfield ISD for the last 21 years. Shay has served students ages 0-22 years of age with diverse visual and cognitive... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am MDT
Aransas - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  COMS

9:00am MDT

Bringing Literacy to Life
Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am MDT
Corpus Ballroom A - Breakout
Students who are blind or have low vision face unique challenges when learning how to read. In addition to providing braille instruction, the TSVI plays a unique role in supporting students and providing collaborative consultation to general education teachers and families. This make-and-take session will provide hands-on examples and practical tips and strategies for adapting materials, instruction, and assessment.
Speakers
DB
DB
Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am MDT
Corpus Ballroom A - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  Literacy

9:00am MDT

 New Technology - AI, 3D, VR
Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am MDT
Aransas - Breakout
Illuminating Possibilities with AI, 3D Printing, and VR in Education - Donna Clemens
Description: Join us for an exploration of how advanced technologies—Artificial Intelligence (AI), 3D printing, and Virtual Reality (VR)—are reshaping education and enhancing student engagement, accessibility, and creativity. This session will dive into cutting-edge applications across diverse learning environments, from using AI to personalize learning pathways, to 3D printing for hands-on STEM experiences, to VR for immersive, real-world simulations. We will discuss successful case studies, including VR environments for students with visual impairments, and examine how these tools can be applied to meet varied learning needs. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on how to integrate these technologies into their own educational settings, unlocking new possibilities for innovation and inclusion.
Speakers
avatar for Donna Clemens

Donna Clemens

Outreach - Assistive Technology, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)
Donna Clemens has 26 years of experience in education. She received her certification as a teacher of students with visual impairments from Florida State University and earned her M.Ed. in dual sensory impairments at Texas Tech. She served as a TSVI in various locations and is an... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am MDT
Aransas - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  Technology

11:00am MDT

Lunch On your Own
Thursday March 20, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm MDT
Omni Corpus Christi
Thursday March 20, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm MDT
Omni Corpus Christi 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

12:00pm MDT

Exhibits open
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Corpus C - Exhibit and Auction Hall
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Corpus C - Exhibit and Auction Hall 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

12:00pm MDT

Auction Open
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm MDT
Corpus C - Exhibit and Auction Hall
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm MDT
Corpus C - Exhibit and Auction Hall 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

1:00pm MDT

Welcome and Keynote Address
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
Corpus A/B - General Sessions
Speakers
avatar for Stacey Chambers

Stacey Chambers

TSVI, Coppell ISD
Stacey is a leader, advocate, and passionate educator with over 13 years of experience as a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI). She has dedicated her career to creating effective, meaningful learning experiences for students with visual and multiple impairments, inspiring... Read More →
avatar for Donna Clemens

Donna Clemens

Outreach - Assistive Technology, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)
Donna Clemens has 26 years of experience in education. She received her certification as a teacher of students with visual impairments from Florida State University and earned her M.Ed. in dual sensory impairments at Texas Tech. She served as a TSVI in various locations and is an... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
Corpus A/B - General Sessions 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

2:15pm MDT

Announcements and Board Nomination
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:15pm - 2:30pm MDT
Corpus A/B - General Sessions
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:15pm - 2:30pm MDT
Corpus A/B - General Sessions 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

2:45pm MDT

Creative Solutions without Breaking the Bank
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm MDT
Aransas - Breakout
Join the out of the box thinkers in FUNctional and meaningful creative solutions to aid in purposeful learning and movement. Be ready to share your own hacks or creative solutions so we can learn from each other!
Speakers
AP
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm MDT
Aransas - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  COMS

2:45pm MDT

Job Wars: Exploring Disclosure in the Job Market
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm MDT
Corpus Ballroom A - Breakout
Join us for a fun, role-playing activity designed to help students with visual impairments assess their readiness for the job market. This activity simulates employer-employee interactions, allowing students to gain insight into the conversations employers have when meeting job applicants.
Speakers
AB
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm MDT
Corpus Ballroom A - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  ECC, Independent living

2:45pm MDT

Making it Easier: Abacus Instruction for All
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm MDT
Laguna Madre
Are you tired of math manipulatives falling off your desk? Are you wondering how to introduce the abacus to students with complex needs? Would you like to teach multiplication and division in an accessible and student-focused format? Come learn how to make the abacus work for your students.
Speakers
HB
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm MDT
Laguna Madre 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  ECC, Math

2:45pm MDT

You want me to do what now? Meeting Teachers Where They’re At To Build Capacity For Supporting Students w/VI In The Classroom
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm MDT
Corpus Ballroom B - Breakout
Let’s discuss the importance of meeting teachers where they’re at to build their skills & confidence in supporting students with VI, along with collaboration tips to build effective systems for both the classroom & itinerant staff. Pairing personal vulnerability with adaptable support services builds classroom teachers’ autonomy to elicit greater inclusive practices.
Speakers
CF
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm MDT
Corpus Ballroom B - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  Job Tools, Collaboration

2:45pm MDT

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once vs. Too Cool for School
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm MDT
Nueces A - Breakout
Whether your student wants “everything, everywhere, all at once” or is “too cool for school,” this session will help you think outside the box to meet your students’ needs. Through case studies, options for each style of student will be presented. Also, the benefits of using AI with Assistive Technology.
Speakers
KC
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm MDT
Nueces A - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA
  Technology

4:00pm MDT

Break
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:15pm MDT
Omni Corpus Christi
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:15pm MDT
Omni Corpus Christi 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

4:15pm MDT

Addressing O&M Barriers and Expanding Access to Services
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm MDT
Aransas - Breakout
Numbers of individuals who would benefit from O&M has increased. This session explores the non-traditional approaches for provision of O&M that supports generalizable O&M skills in a variety of environments. A collaborative approach for expanding O&M skills is shared. Strategies for educating support networks for increasing independent travel are explored.
Speakers
BH
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm MDT
Aransas - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  COMS

4:15pm MDT

Math Mayhem
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm MDT
Laguna Madre
Join us for this exciting session where we’ll dive into using concrete objects to bring math concepts to life for students with visual impairments.
Speakers
RB
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm MDT
Laguna Madre 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  ECC, Math

4:15pm MDT

The Why? For ECC; Not Just Now but Future Why?
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm MDT
Corpus Ballroom A - Breakout
The “now” why is important but it is the “future” why that is the real motivation for why the ECC is so crucial for individuals who are blind or visually impaired so they can become self-sufficient, independent, and thrive in life.
Speakers
CA
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm MDT
Corpus Ballroom A - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  ECC

4:15pm MDT

Illuminate learning opportunities, Innovate teaching practices, and Inspire student engagement
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm MDT
Nueces B - Breakout
This training empowers educators to collaborate effectively in supporting students with complex needs. Discover how to use adaptive tools like switch-activated toys, voice output devices, and tactile materials to enhance engagement and learning. Illuminate opportunities, innovate practices, and inspire meaningful connections through hands-on activities and real-world strategies.
Speakers
BL
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm MDT
Nueces B - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA
  Job Tools

4:15pm MDT

Unlocking Literacy: Strategies for MIVI Students
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm MDT
Nueces A - Breakout
Explore adaptive techniques and strategies to enhance literacy for MIVI students. This session offers practical tools and insights to foster literacy development and equitable access to education. Perfect for educators, specialists, and caregivers aiming to empower students on their literacy journey.
Speakers
BP
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm MDT
Nueces A - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA
  Literacy

4:15pm MDT

JupyterVox: A Semantics-Based Screen Reader for Python
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm MDT
Corpus Ballroom B - Breakout
To mitigate the challenges inherent in screen readers within computer programming code, the research team developed and is testing JupyterVox. This presentation describes the qualities of JupyterVox and reports on our experiments to date.
Speakers
KE
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm MDT
Corpus Ballroom B - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  Technology

7:00pm MDT

President's Reception
Thursday March 20, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm MDT
Corpus A/B - General Sessions
Thursday March 20, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm MDT
Corpus A/B - General Sessions 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
 
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