Category Archives: Events

Time to Sign Up for Braille Readers are Leaders!

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Phouka

Peanut loves a good competition–learn more and join him at the American Action Fund! From the mailbag: As part of its mission to promote Braille reading, the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults is sponsoring Braille Readers Are … Continue reading →

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TVI or future TVI looking for a summer gig? The NFB’s BELL Program may have the opportunity for you!

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Phouka

From the mailbag: Participate in the NFB BELL Academy Teacher Immersion Program Are you a teacher of blind students or a future teacher working on certification? Consider training and support with NFB BELL Academy.  Apply for the National Federation of … Continue reading →

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BELL is coming to Kansas!

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Phouka

The National Federation of the Blind’s Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) Academy is coming to Kansas City!  The Kansas session will be held from Monday, June 10, through Friday, June 21 at KSSB; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Workshop: Activity-Based Programming for Students with Severe Differences

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Phouka

From the mailbag: Registration is open for Activity Based Programming For Students with Severe Differences. This two day workshop is designed for parents, teachers, paraprofessionals and administrators who are creating a program for those students with severe and multiple disabilities, … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the ADA with the Whole Person

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Phouka

From the mailbag: July Jubilee Coming to Midtown! The Whole Person is celebrating the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with our 4th annual July Jubilee, a 2-day festival at our offices at 3710 Main Street, on Friday, … Continue reading →

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Senior Retreat 2018

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Phouka

From the mailbag: SENIOR RETREAT 2018 Learn to Live the Life You Want Learn from experienced blind instructors techniques and skills of blindness to enhance your quality of life. Become empowered­ remain independent and actively engage in hobbies, work and … Continue reading →

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Down and Dirty

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Phouka

Location:  Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, 4400 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604 Cost:  Depends on when you register, ages of registrants, etc.  In 2018, it cost $81 for me, Sprout, and Peanut, and we signed up early enough to get … Continue reading →

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17th Annual Rehabilitation and O&M Conference

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Phouka

From the mailbag: Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education for the Blind 17th ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CONFERENCE Rosen Shingle Creek Resort 9939 Universal Boulevard Orlando, Florida 32819-9357 (866) 996-6338   Tuesday, July 3, 2018 8:30 am – … Continue reading →

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Tactile Graphics in Education & Careers Symposium

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Phouka

From the mailbag: Tactile Graphics in Education and Careers Symposium at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute October 11-12, 2018 The National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute will host a symposium on the use of tactile graphics … Continue reading →

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BLIND, Inc. STYLE 2018

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Phouka

From the mailbag: Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions (BLIND), Inc.                                      Summer Transition Youth Learning Experience (STYLE) 2018                                      … Continue reading →

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