Conference for Illinois parents of Children with Vision Loss

Description

Sponsored by the Illinois School for the Deaf in collaboration with Hearing and Vision Early Intervention Outreach, this conference offers different sessions providing information and resources related to various aspects/issues faced when raising a child with a hearing loss.
Session approval is as follows:
Promoting Advocacy Through Basic Knowledge of the Law - 1 hour Working with Families
Parent Introductions / Parking Lot - .5 Working with Families
Aduiology: Audiograms, Hearing Evaluation, and Screenings - 1 Intervention
Alphabet Soup: Acronyms related to EI, Special Education, and Hearing Loss - 1 Intervention
Socialization: More Than Just Making Friends - 1 Working with Families
Growing Up Deaf - 1 Working with Families

Location Mt. Vernon Primary Center
401 N. 30th Street
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Date 3/17/2012 9:15 AM - 3:45 PM
Sponsor Hearing and Vision Early Intervention Outreach and the Illinois School for the Deaf
Contact gail.olson@illinois.gov
Principles 1. Support families
4. Specific IFSP goals
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 0
Status Closed