Upcoming Events
Accommodations for presentations hosted by the FAVI DeafBlind Collaborative
are available upon request.
Please contact Shelly Voelker to make requests prior to these events.
All times are shown as Eastern Standard Time or Eastern Daylight Time.
Event Date: July 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Hosting Organization: FAVI DeafBlind Collaborative
Webinar Title: Beginning the Journey–After Early Intervention
Presenter: Soren Richardson, Family Network on Disabilities
Event Description:
What happens after the 3rd birthday, when your child moves from Early Steps (Part C of IDEA) to the local school system (Part B of IDEA)?
In this presentation, we will go over–step by step–what to expect.
What happens when your IDEA-eligible child moves into the school system and away from your Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP)?
What can you expect as you begin Pre-K with your child’s first Individualized Education Plan (IEP)?
Registration Link for Beginning the Journey webinar
Event Date: Online Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 1 PM
Hosting Organization: FAVI DeafBlind Collaborative
Presenter: Dr Angel Perez
Webinar Title: Active Learning Space & DeafBlindness
Event Description:
Creating opportunities for engagement, communication, and independence.
Join us for an informative presentation exploring the Active Learning approach and how it can support children who are DeafBlind. Participants will learn about:
- Foundations of Active Learning
- Supporting sensory exploration and movement
- Creating environments that encourage participation
- Strategies for families, educators, therapists, and providers
- Promoting communication and independence
Who should attend?
- Families
- Teachers
- Interveners
- Therapists
- Early Intervention Providers
- Vision Professionals
Registration link for Active Learning webinar
Past Presentations
Event Date: Online Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11 AM
Hosting Organization: Family Network on Disabilities (FND)
Event Title: Does My Child See Well? What Every Parent Should Know About Vision.
Presenter: Dr. Angel Perez, Ph.D. M.S., FAAO
Event Description:
Many parents assume that if a child can identify letters or pass a school screening, their vision is fine. This presentation helps parents understand what “seeing well” really means and how vision supports reading, attention, and daily activities.