BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Association of Massachusetts Educators of Students with Visual Impairments - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Association of Massachusetts Educators of Students with Visual Impairments X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://amesvi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Association of Massachusetts Educators of Students with Visual Impairments REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T183000 DTSTAMP:20260423T114711 CREATED:20260325T012448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T012614Z UID:2681-1774895400-1774895400@amesvi.org SUMMARY:Let's Talk Braille DESCRIPTION:An AMESVI Southeast/Cape & Islands regional member expressed an interest in learning more about supporting a 3rd grade super-smart braille reader. This student has no functional vision. The TSVI would like to hear others’ experiences with technology\, dealing with IT departments\, adapting curriculum\, math\, … All are welcome … to come … to share ideas … or to just listen in. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis meeting is open to all regions and the meeting link will be distributed on the AMESVI listserv. URL:https://amesvi.org/event/lets-talk-braille/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T114711 CREATED:20260318T212300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T154321Z UID:2674-1774542600-1774546200@amesvi.org SUMMARY:Consultation Station postponed! DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED! New date TBD! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKirsten Connelly\, from Catholic Charities in Maine\, will share a consultation tool she and her team developed. In her first two years as Assistant Program Director\, Kirsten observed that some reports describing consultation lacked depth or clear evidence of how a student’s functional vision impacted educational planning. In response\, she convened a committee of TVIs to develop a more structured approach to consultation\, with the goal of strengthening support for student teams. The result of this work is Consultation Station. \n\n\n\nKirsten will present for approximately 30 minutes\, followed by a collaborative discussion where participants can share consultation techniques and strategies they use in their own practice. \n\n\n\nThis session will serve as a nice follow-up to Tom Miller’s presentation on March 11. More details\, including the link to join\, will be shared on the AMESVI listserv. Contact Lynn Shortis (westerncentralrep@amesvi.org) with questions. URL:https://amesvi.org/event/consultation-station-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T114711 CREATED:20260113T021014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T193733Z UID:2609-1773846000-1773849600@amesvi.org SUMMARY:Tea with Tammy DESCRIPTION:Tammy Reisman and David Mead will be discussing “Story Boxes” \n\n\n\nThese virtual sessions are intended to be informal presentations and discussions about specific topics. Sessions are open to all regions and AMESVI members can receive DESE PD Certificates. \n\n\n\nNo need to pre-register\, just come! A meeting link has been posted on the AMESVI member listserv. \n\n\n\nContact Tammy Reisman Tammy.Reisman@umb.edu for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNext session: Wednesday\, May 6\, 3:00 – Effective Communication Strategies for all Types of Learners. URL:https://amesvi.org/event/tea-with-tammy-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T114711 CREATED:20260218T142927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T015130Z UID:2638-1773246600-1773250200@amesvi.org SUMMARY:Consultation and Communication Skills for the Vision Professional DESCRIPTION:The Boston/Northeast Region is honored to welcome Tom Miller as guest speaker. With nearly 50 years of experience in special education instruction\, program leadership\, and advocacy\, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to his work. \n\n\n\nHe will share practical consultation strategies and techniques\, along with approaches for building strong\, effective collaboration with administrators and fellow professionals. \n\n\n\nTom has requested that participants submit questions in advance\, which he will address during the session. Please send in any questions you would like him to discuss to bostonnortheastrep@amesvi.orgThe presentation promises to be both engaging and informative. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis meeting is open to all regions and the meeting link will be distributed on the AMESVI listserv. \n\n\n\nParticipants will receive a DESE PD Certificate of Attendance URL:https://amesvi.org/event/consultation-and-communication-skills-for-the-vision-professional/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T114711 CREATED:20260209T145121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T151128Z UID:2628-1772132400-1772137800@amesvi.org SUMMARY:UMASS O&M Seminar Presentation DESCRIPTION:Repairing and Modifying the Long Cane and AMD Tip Review \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan you resize a folding cane? What can you do if the elastic cord in a folding cane breaks? Can you use slip-on tips with a cane that uses hook-on tips? Learn about these and new AMD tips during this presentation! \n\n\n\nMeeting Link: https://umassboston.zoom.us/j/2371179974 \n\n\n\nPresenter: Lynn Gautreaux\, M.S.\, COMS – Lynn was an instructor at the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired before becoming Director of O&M and Statewide Outreach Director for Louisiana. After his retirement in 2013\, he now works as a contingent at Leader Dogs for the Blind and is the author of “Comprehensive Cane\, Tip & AMD Modification\, Design & Refurbishing” \n\n\n\nNote: In order to prepare and get Maximum benefit\, please review the AMD videos found on Lynn’s website: https://geauxbility.com/ \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nACVREP and DESE credits are available to all AMESVI members. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Darick Wright\,  president@amesvi.org URL:https://amesvi.org/event/umass-om-seminar-presentation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T114711 CREATED:20260203T211427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T211428Z UID:2624-1770649200-1770652800@amesvi.org SUMMARY:Ai Powered Glasses DESCRIPTION:The Western/Central Region is sponsoring a training which will Include a discussion on Ai powered glasses. Stephanie Abruzzo from New England Low Vision and Blindness will share about these “Game Changer” options.  \n\n\n\nMembers from all Regions are welcomed \n\n\n\nLink for virtual meeting available through the AMESVI listserv. Questions? Contact Lynn Shortis at westerncentralrep@amesvi.org  URL:https://amesvi.org/event/ai-powered-glasses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T114711 CREATED:20260113T005724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T021918Z UID:2594-1768402800-1768406400@amesvi.org SUMMARY:Tea with Tammy DESCRIPTION:Aligning Goals and Objectives to the new IEP standards \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTammy Reisman and David Mead will be discussing “Aligning our goals and objectives to the MA standards for the new IEP”. \n\n\n\nThese virtual sessions are intended to be informal presentations and discussions about specific topics. Sessions are open to all regions and AMESVI members can receive DESE PD Certificates. \n\n\n\nNo need to pre-register\, just come! A meeting link has been posted on the AMESVI member listserv. \n\n\n\nContact Tammy Reisman (Tammy.Reisman@umb.edu) for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPut these other sessions on your calendar. \n\n\n\nWednesday March 18\, 3:00 – Story Boxes \n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 6\, 3:00 – Effective communication strategies for all types of learners. URL:https://amesvi.org/event/tea-with-tammy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T114711 CREATED:20251012T105043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T105044Z UID:2582-1761235200-1761240600@amesvi.org SUMMARY:Western/Central Ma AI Training (Remote) DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Bill Hersh\, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind \n\n\n\n“…..We’ve all seen how new technology can be a game-changer. Just like the transition to Windows (which was initially met with apprehension)\, AI is receiving some mixed reviews; however\, it is here to stay\, and our clients are already using it. My client\, Jen\, exemplifies the power AI can bring to consumers who choose to use it. Jen used ChatGPT to obtain the necessary instructions to update her software independently. I scheduled her appointment about three weeks in advance. She chose to tackle it with the help of a chatbot. She emailed me a few days after we scheduled\, “Ha! Never mind – I did it – totally by myself! Yay! I am so proud. Well\, I did use ChatGPT – the instructions it gave on how to do the update and installation were very helpful. Whoohoo!” \n\n\n\nThis kind of independence is precisely what we’re here to foster. \n\n\n\nOur goal for this meeting is to have an open\, honest conversation. We should share our thoughts\, concerns\, and ideas on how to utilize these new tools best to serve our clients and make our work more efficient. \n\n\n\nThis training is open to western/central region members. Please RSVP to Lynn at westerncentralrep@amesvi.org for meeting link URL:https://amesvi.org/event/western-central-ma-ai-training-remote/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T114711 CREATED:20250828T101150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T163808Z UID:2570-1756396800-1756407600@amesvi.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED Sips and Bits DESCRIPTION:AMESVI Sips and Bits Get Togethermeet for Sips and Bits on August 26 at Tavern in the Square\, Shoppers World\, 1 Worcester Road Framingham. text Susan Manzon or Bonnie Wellins if traveling by MBTA\, and one of them will meet you there. Departing times back to the MBTA will depend upon on need. Sips and Bits promises to be a good time! Bring a friend!  URL:https://amesvi.org/event/sips-and-bits/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T000000 DTSTAMP:20260423T114711 CREATED:20250329T012343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T004728Z UID:2110-1747958400-1748563200@amesvi.org SUMMARY:Elections DESCRIPTION:Elections for President-Elect\, Recording Secretary\, Treasurer\, Western/Central Representative\, and South East/Cape&Islands Representative.  Only Regular Members can vote. A link to the ballot will be sent to each regular member. If you don’t receive a ballot\, please contact Amy Mason at correspondingsecretary@amesvi.org. URL:https://amesvi.org/event/elections/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Elections ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://amesvi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Colorful-Modern-Illustration-Your-Vote-Counts-Election-Campaign-Instagram-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="AMESVI":MAILTO:professionaldevelopmentcoordinator END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T114711 CREATED:20250330T163642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T005105Z UID:2174-1747940400-1747944000@amesvi.org SUMMARY:Annual Business Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us for updates from our Board Members including the Treasurer’s report\, Regional reports\, and general info about projects and the future direction of AMESVI in supporting You! URL:https://amesvi.org/event/annual-business-meeting/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://amesvi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Blue-And-White-Illustrative-Business-Meeting-Invitation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T114711 CREATED:20250310T204432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T165327Z UID:1944-1740677400-1743102000@amesvi.org SUMMARY:What Do TSVI's and O&Mers have to do with Vision Therapy? What is convergence insufficiency? DESCRIPTION:In this virtual session\, professors from New England College of Optometry will talk about how vision therapy is diagnosed\, where and who provides treatment\, and what your role is in this process. In addition\, you will learn about convergence insufficiency and how it can affect functional use of vision.\n\nPresenters: Jem Martin\, O.D.\, F.A.A.O. Assistant Professor\n\nKatherine Green\, O.D.\, F.A.A.O. Associate Professor URL:https://amesvi.org/event/what-do-tsvis-and-omers-have-to-do-with-vision-therapy-what-is-convergence-insufficiency/ LOCATION:Online ORGANIZER;CN="AMESVI":MAILTO:professionaldevelopmentcoordinator END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR