From rjaquiss at earthlink.net  Mon Aug  7 18:11:31 2017
From: rjaquiss at earthlink.net (rjaquiss)
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2017 12:11:31 -0600
Subject: [Pibe-division] 8th Annual ISLAND conference Announcement
Message-ID: <002401d30fa8$995abf60$cc103e20$@earthlink.net>

8th Annual ISLAND Conference Announcement

 

The 8th annual Independence Science, Learning a New Direction, Conference
(ISLAND) on disability is just around the corner.

Come learn about innovative research that seeks to integrate persons with
disabilities into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
fields of study from Purdue Faculty. The conference will also include
current professionals from the field that will present Enrichment programs
and other research they are currently engaged in promoting access to
technology in the STEM Education Industry. Network with these Twenty-First
Century innovators who are promoting inclusion and equity in STEM
opportunities. 

 

The conference will be held on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Kurz Purdue
Technology Center located at 1281 Win Henschel Blvd in West Lafayette,
Indiana.

The conference will begin with a continental breakfast at 8:30 AM and
conclude by 5:00 PM. Conference registration is $25 in advance. Attendees
can register by going to: www.independencescience.com  and clicking on the
ISLAND 2017 link. Please print out

the registration ticket and arrive with form of payment for collection at
the door.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the
program coordinator, Cary Supalo - Csupalo at purdue.edu 

 

We look forward to seeing you at the 2017 Island Conference!

 

 

 

 

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From adrijana.prokopenko at gmail.com  Thu Aug 10 18:32:28 2017
From: adrijana.prokopenko at gmail.com (adrijana prokopenko)
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2017 20:32:28 +0200
Subject: [Pibe-division] Low vision students info
Message-ID: <CAOQ9728gcvwxTetaoB7eaQtaYX1r6okQ1Ecn+mfVCYBxtSfn9w@mail.gmail.com>

Hope these links would be helpful to someone.

http://www.perkinselearning.org/technology/blog/dear-elementary-school-teacher-back-school-part-i

http://www.perkinselearning.org/technology/blog/dear-middle-school-teacher-back-school-part-2

http://www.perkinselearning.org/technology/blog/dear-high-school-teacher-back-school-part-3



From adrijana.prokopenko at gmail.com  Thu Aug 10 18:52:10 2017
From: adrijana.prokopenko at gmail.com (adrijana prokopenko)
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2017 20:52:10 +0200
Subject: [Pibe-division] Braille resources
Message-ID: <CAOQ972-BDhJBXORV7TfEYOd4QEgCzrdqGzS_Et+3pLvFTmU2nw@mail.gmail.com>

Here is a "Guide To Braille Resources, A Comprehensive Guide with
Resources for Teachers, Parents and Users of Braille:"
http://www.supersummary.com/braille-resource-guide/



From adrijana.prokopenko at gmail.com  Sun Aug 13 20:03:06 2017
From: adrijana.prokopenko at gmail.com (adrijana prokopenko)
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2017 22:03:06 +0200
Subject: [Pibe-division] Regarding opportunities
Message-ID: <CAOQ972_ObhSTXJDvxY+iNy1=PPemt=Df+_AGZjFZqeBVaU0t3w@mail.gmail.com>

Wondering if anyone knows much about the city of Odenton  in Maryland
and the kind of opportunities you can get there as a blind person?



From rjaquiss at earthlink.net  Wed Aug 16 13:52:40 2017
From: rjaquiss at earthlink.net (rjaquiss)
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 07:52:40 -0600
Subject: [Pibe-division] 8th Annual ISLAND Conference Announcement September
 15, 2017
Message-ID: <004f01d31696$ee0e81f0$ca2b85d0$@earthlink.net>

8th Annual ISLAND Conference Announcement September 15, 2017

 

The 8th annual Independence Science, Learning a New Direction, Conference
(ISLAND) on disability is just around the corner.

Come learn about innovative research that seeks to integrate persons with
disabilities into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
fields of study from Purdue Faculty. The conference will also include
current professionals from the field that will present Enrichment programs
and other research they are currently engaged in promoting access to
technology in the STEM Education Industry. Network with these Twenty-First
Century innovators who are promoting inclusion and equity in STEM
opportunities. 

 

The conference will be held on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Kurz Purdue
Technology Center located at 1281 Win Henschel Blvd in West Lafayette,
Indiana.

The conference will begin with a continental breakfast at 8:30 AM and
conclude by 5:00 PM. Conference registration is $25 in advance. Attendees
can register by going to: www.independencescience.com  and clicking on the
ISLAND 2017 link. Please print out

the registration ticket and arrive with form of payment for collection at
the door.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the 4-Points by Sheraton located at:
1600 Cumberland Ave, West Lafayette, Indiana 47906: phone- 765-463-5511.
When booking your room reservation, please ask for the ISLAND2017 rate.
Hotel rooms must be booked by August 18 to receive the conference rate.
Rooms booked after the 18th will receive the best rate available.

Ground transportation from the Indianapolis, Indiana airport is being
provided by Lafayette Limo. For reservations, please call 765-497-3828 or
book on-line at www.lafayettelimo.com. Round trip reservations currently
cost $50 per person.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the
program coordinator, Cary Supalo - Csupalo at purdue.edu 

 

We look forward to seeing you at the 2017 Island Conference!

 

 

 

 

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