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Tech Talk: The Mountbatten Whisperer
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Categories: All News Items, Assistive Technology, Instruction, Student ProgrammingThe Technology Center recently acquired the Mountbatten Whisperer Learning System. It is designed to help students learn braille in a fun and inclusive manner. We chose this device because of its versatility and ease of use. It is ideal for young students learning braille as well as older students using Nemeth code and braille music. It allows a sighted teacher to connect a MIMic visual display for easy supervision.
Finding Her Way in Medora: A Summer of Opportunities for an NDVS/SB Student
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Categories: All News Items, Instruction, Spotlight, Student ProgrammingSara Czapiewski, 21, graduated from Minto High School in the spring of 2019 and started college at the University of Jamestown that fall. Like many young adults, Sara wasn’t sure what career she wanted to pursue, and that looming question, plus the uncertainty of the COVID pandemic, caused her to drop out of college in April 2020. A year later, after feeling cooped up on her family farm while waiting out the pandemic, she decided she didn’t want to wait until fall to start something new. “I realized that life isn’t going to look like you want it to right away. You have to work for it, and even after working for it, there will be waiting. I was ready to take those baby steps to get my life started.” The first step Sara decided to take: pursuing a summer job in Medora.
Meet Amy Osvold
Friday, July 30, 2021
Categories: All News Items, Adult Programming News, Assistive Technology, News Event, SpotlightMuch to her surprise, Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Amy Osvold has become something of a YouTube star. Over the last few years, she has created over 20 Golden Guide videos, which are instructional videos on NDVS/SB’s YouTube Channel that explain, step-by-step, how to perform certain tasks with low vision or blindness.
Meet Pam Haus
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 08:00 am
Categories: All News Items, Adult Programming News, Spotlight Pam Haus -
Family Weekend Goes Virtual in 2021
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Categories: All News Items, Instruction, News Event, Student Programmingby Lanna Slaby
Like most learning events this past year, Family Weekend was no different. On April 17th, from 8:45 to 12:00, we had seven families and two students seeking internship hours participate in the event. We had three presenters: a mother and daughter duo, Djenne-amal Morris and Imani Morris, and Dr. Holly Pederson, Department Chair of Special Education at Minot State University.
Meet Margo Lentz
Monday, May 31, 2021 at 11:43 am
Categories: All News Items, Adult Programming News, Assistive Technology, Instruction, SpotlightMy main role at NDVS/SB would be a COMS, Certified Orientation, and Mobility Specialist. My other role is to be a member of a fantastic team that can fill in whenever and wherever needed. I am a certified TVI so I have the knowledge and the ability to assist in any aspect of the ECC.
Newsletter Link
Monday, May 3, 2021
Categories: All News Items, Assistive Technology, News Event, Student Programming, SuperintendentBelow is the latest version of the Reaching Out Newsletter. For the entire series click the Newsletter link above.
May 2021 Reaching Out - North Dakota Vision Services/School for the Blind in Adobe Acrobat version
Meet Tracy Wicken
Friday, April 30, 2021 at 08:00 am
Categories: All News Items, Adult Programming News, Assistive Technology, Spotlight, Student ProgrammingTracy Wicken is the Assistive Technology Specialist at NDVS/SB. In that role, she works with students and adult clients on learning how to use and master any assistive technology that will help them at home, school, or work.
Meet Ken Dockter
Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 08:00 am
Categories: All News Items, Adult Programming News, Assistive Technology, Spotlight, Student ProgrammingKen Dockter-
I believe that teaching is in my blood and heritage, as there are many teachers in my family for a few generations. When I was attending UND for elementary education, I learned about the School for the Blind and the profession of teacher of the visually impaired (TVI). I have low vision, and as I was completing fieldwork at the School, I was able to connect with students, adults, and staff. That was very energizing and satisfying to me, and I felt that I found my calling. Being able to personally connect to the adults and students I work with has been so beneficial.
Newsletter Link - January 2021
Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 08:00 am
Categories: All News Items, News EventBelow is the latest version of the Reaching Out Newsletter. For the entire series click the Newsletter link above.