Conferences for Illinois Parents of Children with Vision Loss

Parents of children ages birth through twenty-one are encouraged to attend for in-depth
discussions of useful topics. Learn from experts in the field as well as from fellow parents.

We have just been informed that the southern conference has been cancelled due to lack of registration.  You are still welcome to sign up for the conference in the northern part of the state.  See below.
The Conference Program overview:

• Kids Under Construction:  Learn strategies to build up your child’s independence by encouraging age appropriate responsibilities and continuing school learning at home.
• Got Friends?  Learn how to support your child’s friendships and social growth by understanding the social challenges of vision impairment.
•  Camp: More than S’Mores!  There’s more to camp than s’mores and campfire songs. Parents of children with vision loss share their children’s camp experiences.
•  iPads for Eye Students:  Learn how iPads can be used to benefit students with vision loss and test drive a few apps in this hands-on session.
• Resource Swap Shop:   Who’s the expert on resources available for families and children with vision loss?  You are! In this small group discussion, we’ll share experiences and information about helpful national, state and local resources. What resources have been most helpful to your family?

There are two conferences, one in the north and the other in the southern part of the state.

Southern Illinois Vision Conference (Cancelled for lack of registration)

March 17, 2012

Mt. Vernon Primary Center

401 N 30th

Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Northern Illinois Vision Conference  (This conference is still accepting registration!)

April 21, 2012

Center for Sight and Hearing

8038 MacIntosh Lane

Rockford, IL 61107
Time: 8:45 Check-in, 9:15 – 3:45 Conference Program
Hosts: Center for Sight & Hearing; Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments; Hearing and
Vision Early Intervention Outreach; Franklin-Jefferson Special Education; Illinois School for the Visually Impaired;
Northwestern Illinois Association; Rockford Public Schools; Illinois Machine Sublending Agency (Illinois
Heartland Library

To register, fill in the registration form  Vision Conference Flyer 2012 .