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Tap Tap Tech:
Trotting Toward the Future
Tap Tap Tech:
Trotting Toward the Future
When
When
November 3 - 5, 2024
Where
Where
Holiday Inn
Saratoga Springs
FREE Pre-Conference by New York DeafBlind Collaborative
FREE Pre-Conference by New York DeafBlind Collaborative
"Understanding the Needs of Children with Combined Hearing & Vision Loss"
Sunday, November 3, 2024
2:00pm - 5:00pm FREE!
Presented by Susanne Morgan Morrow, MA, CI, CT - NYDBC Project Director
CTLE and ACVREP credits available
Questions? Contact Susanne Morgan Morrow
Conference Registration
Conference Registration
Registration Options and Pricing
Registration Options and Pricing
In-person (full conference): Sunday evening workshops, Monday workshops and vendor exhibits, Tuesday morning workshops, breakfast each day, and lunch Monday.
Presenter - $100
Full-time student - $100
AER member - $200
Non-member - $300
In-person (Monday only): workshops, vendor exhibits, breakfast, and lunch.
Presenter (day of presentation only) - no fee
AER member - $125
Non-member - $175
In-person (Tuesday only): workshops and breakfast.
Presenter (day of presentation only) - no fee
AER member - $75
Non-member - $125
Payment Information
Payment Information
When you register, the form will generate an invoice and provide you with a credit card payment link.
For those wishing to pay with check or purchase order, please send to:
Darcy Meyer, NYSAER Treasurer
Checks and purchase orders should be made payable to NYSAER.
Contact Darcy with payment questions at NYSAERtreasurer@gmail.com.
Hotel Details
Hotel Details
Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs
232 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-4253
Email: info@saratogahi.com
Front Desk: 1-518-584-4550
Reservation: 1-888-HOLIDAY (1-888-465-4329)
Group Code : AER
- OR -
Simply click on the link above to go directly to the hotel’s reservation page and automatically apply our group code. When you enter your dates, the Rate Preference will default to Group Rate, Travel Agent (this gives you the $129/night rate).
The hotel encourages guests to make their reservations as early as possible to take advantage of the special rate set up for this group.
Note: If you want to plan a mini vacation the weekend before the conference, the hotel has agreed to extend the group discount rate to Friday and Saturday nights.
Check-In: 3 PM
Check-Out: 11 AM
Minimum Check-In Age: 21
Keynote Speaker:
Rachael
Sessler Trinkowsky
Keynote Speaker:
Rachael
Sessler Trinkowsky
Rachael Sessler Trinkowsky, PhD, CRC, CATIS, CPACC is the Assistive Technology Program Coordinator for the Vision Studies department at the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston). Additionally, she is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) in their Assistive Technology Certificate Program. Dr. Sessler Trinkowsky holds a BA degree in Special Education and a Masters of Health Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Florida. She has also earned an Educational Specialist and a PhD from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Engineering and Computing in Computing Technology in Education. Her dissertation topic focused on accessibility awareness and practices in online learning environments. Rachael served as a member-at-large Rehabilitation for Florida AER from 2018 to 2023 and she has also served as the Accessibility Committee Chair for the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired. She is a Google Chromebook Accessibility Ambassador.
Dr. Sessler Trinkowsky has been a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) since 1999. She was the recipient of the Florida Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (Florida FAER) award for Outstanding Rehabilitation Professional for the Blind Award (2017), as well as the FAER Innovator of the Year Award (2021). She was honored to be a member of the Subject Matter Expert (SME) Committee for the development of the much-needed specialization, called Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist for People with Visual Impairments (CATIS) through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP). She is also a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP).
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors
Cloud platform with apps for typing (Typio), braille typing, study, games and teacher dashboard. Fully accessible right in the browser on any device. Self-voicing and screen reader compatible.
Seedlings Braille Books for Children is a 501(c)3 non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to increasing the opportunity for literacy and education by providing high quality, free and low cost braille books for children.
List of Vendors
List of Vendors
Irie-AT, Inc.
Irie-AT, Inc.
Irie-AT is a distributor of braille and low vision products; specializing in video magnifiers, braille displays/notetakers, braille embossers and tactile graphics. We also offer our own line of braille embossers. Irie-AT is the national distributor and service center for Eurobraille, ViewPlus, Rehan, SightCare, VisionAid International, Thinkable and more.
Alpha Sensory
Alpha Sensory
Low Vision and Blindness Tech
Vis-Ability Inc.
Vis-Ability Inc.
Hardware and software adaptive products for those who are blind or have low vision
C TECH
C TECH
Distributor of products for the blind and visually impaired for over 40 years
Helen Keller National Center
Helen Keller National Center
Provide services for DeafBlind
Seedlings Braille Books for Children
Seedlings Braille Books for Children
Seedlings Braille Books for Children is a 501(c)3 non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to increasing the opportunity for literacy and education by providing high quality, free and low cost braille books for children.
Vispero
Vispero
Vispero® is the world’s leading assistive technology provider for the visually impaired. We have a long history of developing and providing innovative solutions for blind and low-vision individuals that help them reach their full potential.
LS&S, LLC
LS&S, LLC
LS&S is a national distributor of products for the visually impaired and hard of hearing.
ViewPlus Technologies, Inc.
ViewPlus Technologies, Inc.
"For 25+ years, ViewPlus has produced innovative braille and tactile graphics hardware solutions. By working collaboratively around the world, ViewPlus continuously works to improve opportunities in education and employment for blind and visually impaired students and professionals, helping make information accessible to all."
Hunter College, CUNY
Hunter College, CUNY
Graduate Programs in TVI, Vision Rehab and O&M
American Printing House for the Blind (APH)
American Printing House for the Blind (APH)
Access to the right tools and information at the right time can change lives. At APH, our job is to break down barriers and empower students, families, adults, and educators, creating a future that belongs to everyone.
UNAR LABS LLC
UNAR LABS LLC
UNAR LABS enables multi-sensory information access using state-of-the-art technology. We at UNAR have developed a platform to convert inaccessible math documents to accessible word documents for TVIs to increase the middle school math curriculum accessible to blind students.
NFB-NEWSLINE of New York
NFB-NEWSLINE of New York
Free service for those who are blind or have a print disability that allows access to over 500 international newspapers and magazines.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Guiding Eyes for the Blind provides guide dogs to people with vision loss. We are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals for greater independence. All services are provided free of charge.
Piglet International Inc.
Piglet International Inc.
"The mission of Piglet International Inc. is to inspire children and adults to be resilient, inclusive, and kind. We do this by:
Bringing Piglet Mindset® Educational Program into schools, libraries, churches, camps, and more.
Advocating for animals, particularly those that are disabled, and donating to rescue organizations through Piglet's Rescue Fund.
Sharing Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy with followers all over the world on our social media platforms."
Helen Keller National Center
Helen Keller National Center
Provide services for DeafBlind
Call for Presenters
Call for Presenters
We are no longer accepting proposals for the 2024 Conference.
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