The pre-conference and conference sessions are organized around three strands: (1) Deaf & Hard of Hearing, (2) Blind & Visually Impaired, (3) Deaf-Blind. Attend the sessions that are most meaningful for you!
Pre-conference
Tuesday
June 13
7:30-8:30AM
Registration
8:30-12PM
Transdisciplinary Play-based assessment -
Toni Linder
Grand Ballroom AD
Toni Linder
Grand Ballroom AD
1:30-5PM
Deaf/HH
Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment for D/HH - Dinah Beams Wyoming CD |
Blind/Low Vision
Deeper Dive Into Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment - Toni Linder and Tanni Anthony Grand Ballroom AD |
Wednesday
June 14
7:30-8:30AM
Registration
8:30-10AM
Announcements and Opening Keynote -
That DeafBlind Guy - My Wild Ride
Matt Daigle
Grand Ballroom AD
That DeafBlind Guy - My Wild Ride
Matt Daigle
Grand Ballroom AD
10:30AM-12PM
Deaf/HH
Language Outcomes and Predictors of Success in Young Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: A Multi-Site Perspective Allison Sedey Wyoming CD |
DeafBlind
Using a Prompt Hierarchy to Systematically Teach Young Children with Extensive Support Needs, Including DeafBlindness- MaryAnn Demchak Wyoming AB |
Blind/Low Vision
Developing a Love of Literacy: The Importance of Active Learning and Family Routines Luanne Stordahl Grand Ballroom AD |
1:30-3:00 PM
Deaf/HH
Creating Bilingual/Bimodal Inclusive Early Childhood Programs - Karen Hopkins and Catherine Lushman Wyoming CD |
DeafBlind
Now, Next, Finished: Using Calendar Systems and Routines to Support Learning - Kathi Garza Wyoming AB |
Blind/Low Vision
Taking Matters Into Our Own Hands: The Evolution of Vision-Specific Early Intervention Services in Tennessee - Alison Clougherty and Stacy Cornwall Grand Ballroom AD |
3:30-5:00 PM
Deaf/HH
Trauma Informed Care - Allison Cunningham Wyoming CD |
DeafBlind
Building Relationships with and Communication in Children with Significant Support Needs, Including DeafBlindness Megan Mogan, CCC-SLP Wyoming AB |
Blind/Low Vision
Staying in Step: Developing Partnerships Between Families and Orientation and Mobility Specialists - Mary Shore and Kathi Garza Grand Ballroom AD |
Evening
5:30 pm - Networking Event - Terry Bison Ranch
Thursday
June 15
8:30-10AM
Deaf/HH
Sharing the Formation of the Wyoming Early Intervention Initiative (WEII) Wyoming CD |
DeafBlind
Touch Opportunities for Learners Who Are DeafBlind - Heather Withrow Wyoming AB |
Blind/Low Vision
Expanded Core Curriculum for Early Intervention - Robbin Clark Grand Ballroom AD |
10:30AM-12PM
Family Perspectives Panel
Heather Withrow
Olivia Feaster
Stacy Cornwall
Allison Clougherty
Mayra Prieto
Facilitator - Deana Smith
Grand Ballroom AD
Heather Withrow
Olivia Feaster
Stacy Cornwall
Allison Clougherty
Mayra Prieto
Facilitator - Deana Smith
Grand Ballroom AD