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<H1>AFB CareerConnect® is rebroadcasting two free online seminars for
professionals working with children and adults with visual impairments.</H1><BR>
<P>The American Foundation for the Blind and AT&T are pleased to be
providing a great opportunity to receive continuing education units approved by
the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education
Professionals (ACVREP) or The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor
Certification (CRCC) by watching webinars that can be accessed through your work
or home computers. <STRONG>Due to popular demand, these webcasts will be
rebroadcast on August 25 and August 26. Read the information below and <A
href="http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?Mode=Survey&SurveyID=113">sign up
today!</A></STRONG></P>
<P>To receive continuing education credits, please note the code words available
at the beginning and end of each session and complete the <A
href="http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?Mode=Survey&SurveyID=107">online
evaluation form</A>.</P>
<H3>Session 1: Lifelong Learning in Career Education</H3>
<P>Dr. Karen Wolffe, Director, Professional Development and CareerConnect, will
discuss the career education model, how to help move children and adults through
the appropriate stages of the model, the activities and resources available to
instruct children and adults with visual impairments in career education, and
more.</P>
<P>Choose one of the following links:</P>
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<LI><STRONG><A
href="http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?Mode=Survey&SurveyID=113">Sign up for
the August 25 video broadcast</A></STRONG>
<LI><A
href="http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=7&TopicID=405&DocumentID=4801">Listen
to the presentation (audio only) and read the transcript</A>
<LI><A
href="http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=7&TopicID=405&DocumentID=4802">View
accessible version of the PowerPoint presentation</A></LI></UL>
<H3>Session 2: Determining Current and Future AT Needs</H3>
<P>Ike Presley, Project Manager, Professional Development, will show attendees
how to create a "toolbox" for success by presenting the tools needed to access
and create printed and electronic information. This session will also feature
professionals with visual disabilities discussing the career planning techniques
and assistive technologies that have helped them compete in the workplace and
advance their careers.</P>
<P>Choose one of the following links:</P>
<UL>
<LI><STRONG><A
href="http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?Mode=Survey&SurveyID=113">Sign up for
the August 26 video broadcast</A></STRONG>
<LI><A
href="http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=7&TopicID=405&DocumentID=4803">Listen
to the presentation (audio only) and read the transcript</A>
<LI><A
href="http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=7&TopicID=405&DocumentID=4804">View
accessible version of the PowerPoint presentation</A></LI></UL>
<P><A href="http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?Mode=Survey&SurveyID=107">Please
complete the online evaluation form for each of the webcasts</A></P>
<P>If you have any questions please contact Scott Truax at <A
href="mailto:struax@afb.net">struax@afb.net</A>.</P>
<P>Brought to you free-of-charge through the generous support of AT&T.</P>
<P>Both seminars will broadcast to your computer. For more information, and to
register for one or both webcasts today, visit <A
href="http://www.afb.org/careerconnect">www.afb.org/careerconnect</A>, or
contact 888-824-2184 or <A
href="mailto:careerconnect@afb.net">careerconnect@afb.net</A>.<BR></P>
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