
May 6-8, 2020, the 16th biennial conference welcoming all interested in the education, empowerment and advocacy of individuals with visual impairments #CVTC2020
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ALT A message stating that CVTC2020 has been cancelled. For more information please email [email protected].

ALT As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, the CVTC2020 official position regarding the status of the conference will be made after March 22, 2020. Questions with respect to next steps will be answered after that date. We are trying our best to take appropriate action to prioritize the well-being of our participants. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

ALT Some Sample of Workshops Include: #A11AY: The TVI as Accessibility Champion Service Dogs in Education Optimizing Access to iDevices for Blind and Low Vision Sensory Integration and Sensory Loss: From Theory to Practice Refreshable Braille Technology for All Ages and Stages Tools for Tactile Teaching Expanded Core 2.0: Teach the ECC Utilizing 21st Century Skills Inclusive Teaching Practices in Science

ALT Picture of Dr. Wormsley and the title of her presentation: Title: Helping Children with Visual Impairment and Additional Disabilities Acquire 21st Century Competencies How deep can they go and how can we get them there? Reading about 21st Century learning competencies can be overwhelming to those of us who teach students with severe disabilities, which often include language and communication difficulties.

ALT A picture of Daniel Kish presenting. The title of his presentation at CVTC2020 is "Starting at the Beginning: A freedom first paradigm, preparing our youngest for the 21st century". Please email [email protected] for a full abstract.

ALT Picture of Dr. Kim Zebehazy. Keynote title of presentation: I teach thinking... or so I thought. Stepping it up for 21st Century Learning: As vision professionals we are well positioned to support the development of strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. Systematic and deliberately planned opportunities increase the potential of students developing useful skills and tools to meet life’s challenges.

ALT Pictures of conference space at the Toronto Sheraton Airport Hotel & Conference Centre. Contact [email protected] for audio descriptions.











