NE Regional CHARGE Syndrome Conference is GOING VIRTUAL!

NE REGIONAL CHARGE SYNDROME VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2020

9/11/20-9/13/20

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

https://bit.ly/NECHARGE2020Conf

AGENDA

Friday, 9/11/20 6:00pm - 9:00pm EST

Saturday, 9/12/20 11:00am - 7:00pm EST (7:30 - 8:30pm Parents ONLY)

Sunday, 9/13/20 11:00am - 3:30pm EST

Keynote Presentations

"What do we know about CHARGE Syndrome today?"

"Tracheal Esophageal Atresia in Children with CHARGE Syndrome"

Track A: Educational Track

Understanding the Needs of Proficient Communicators with CHARGE Syndrome
Interpreter or Intervener? Identifying the Best Role for Communication Support in the Classroom
Recreational Options for Students with CHARGE Syndrome
Curriculum Adaptations for Sensory and Conceptual Access
Autism or CHARGE? Why Autism and CHARGE Syndrome Can Look So Much Alike and Identifying Effective Educational and Behavioral Interventions for These Learners

Track B: Medical Track

Feeding & Swallowing Techniques for New Mouth Eaters
Understanding Colobomas & Vision Loss in CHARGE Syndrome
Cochlear Implants & Hearing Technology in CHARGE Syndrome
Understanding Sleep Patterns in Children with CHARGE Syndrome
Puberty & Development in Adolescents with CHARGE Syndrome

PLUS A PARENTS-ONLY HOUR!!! Saturday, 9/12/20 7:30pm-8:30pm

A Special Hour for Vendors!

Friday, 9/11/20 8:00-9:00pm EST

-National Family Association for Deaf-Blind

-CHARGE Syndrome Foundation

-Sprint/T-Mobile

-National Center on Deaf-Blindness

-I Can Connect

-New York Parent Association for Deaf-Blind

-St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf

and more....!

Need credits for Professional Development?

Since this is a multi-state event, you will need to check in with your respective state deaf-blind project (SDBP) to inquire as to what credits can be received.

For New York State:

CTLE, ACVREP, RID CEUs are available

Join us for a VIRTUAL exhibitor hour!

Accessibility

The following will be made available live from within the conference platform:

Sign Language Interpreting
On-Screen Captioning
Spanish Language Interpreting

Certifications of Attendance provided only upon request and upon completion of the sessions and respective evaluations.

¿Preguntas en español? Correo electrónico nydeafblind@gmail.com

Conference Hosts & Sponsors

This conference is being hosted by the following State Deaf-Blind Projects & supporting organizations:

CHARGE Syndrome Foundation

Connections Beyond Sight & Sound - Maryland & DC Project

Delaware Program for Children with Deaf-Blindness

Helen Keller National Center

National Family Association for Deaf-Blind

New Jersey Center on Deaf-Blindness

New York Deaf-Blind Collaborative

New York Parent Association for Deaf-Blind

Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project

Virginia Project for Children & Young Adults with Deaf-Blindness

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The contents of this event were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, #H326T180025, Project Officer Susan Weigert, Ph.D. However, these content do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and endorsement by the Federal Government should not be assumed.