The Association of Massachusetts Educators of Students with Visual Impairments

Western/Central Ma AI Training (Remote)
2025-10-23 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
Presenter: Bill Hersh, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

“…..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!”

This kind of independence is precisely what we’re here to foster.

Our 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.

This training is open to western/central region members. Please RSVP to Lynn at westerncentralrep@amesvi.org for meeting link

CANCELLED Sips and Bits
2025-08-28 16:00 - 19:00
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!

Elections
2025-05-23 00:00 - 2025-05-30 00:00 | Online
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.

Annual Business Meeting
2025-05-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
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!

What Do TSVI's and O&Mers have to do with Vision Therapy? What is convergence insufficiency?
2025-02-27 17:30 - 2025-03-27 19:00 | Online
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.

Presenters: Jem Martin, O.D., F.A.A.O. Assistant Professor

Katherine Green, O.D., F.A.A.O. Associate Professor
