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Tentative Agenda

The 143rd Annual Meeting of Ex Officio Trustees and Special Guests
American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
October 13-15, 2011
Galt House Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky

“Running Strong Since 1858”

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

7:45 am–5:00 pm
Segell Room

Prison Braille Forum

8:00 am–4:00 pm
Beckham Room

COSB: Council of Schools for the Blind

4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Ballroom Level: Registration A&B

Annual Meeting Registration and Help Desk

6:30 pm–10:00 pm
French Room

COSB Dinner

Thursday, October 13, 2011

9:00 am–11:30 am

Opportunities at APH:

Tours of APH. Bus leaves the hotel at 9:00 am and leaves APH to return the hotel at 11:30.

1:00 pm–3:30 pm

Opportunities at APH:

Tour of APH. Bus leaves the hotel at 1:00 pm and leaves APH to return the hotel at 3:30 pm.

7:30 am–8:30 am
Hospitality Suite, Room 846

APH Scholars Breakfast

7:45 am–11:30 am

Tour of KCI Braille Services
Bus begins boarding at 7:45 a.m. and leaves the hotel no later than 8:15 a.m. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

8:00 am–6:00 pm
Ballroom Level: Registration A&B

Annual Meeting Registration and Help Desk

8:00 am–10:00 am
Morrow Room

KLAS
Keystone Library Automation System

8:00 am–12:30 pm
Beckham Room

COSB: Council of Schools for the Blind

8:00 am–12:00 pm
Willis Room

POSB
Principals of Schools for the Blind

10:00 am–12:00 pm
Segell Room

STEM Consortium
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Consortium

11:00 am–12:45 pm
Wilson Room

Luncheon Meeting of APH Ex Officio Trustee Advisory Committees

12:45 pm–2:00 pm
Wilson Room

Educational Products (EPAC) Advisory Committee Meeting

12:45 pm–2:00 pm
Willis Room

Educational Services (ESAC) Advisory Committee Meeting

1:00 pm–6:00 pm

APH Products Showcase Open

1:00 pm–6:00 pm
Jones Room

APH InSights 2011 Art Exhibition Open

1:00 pm–5:00 pm
Beckham Room

IRCBVI
Instructional Resource Centers for the Blind and Visually Impaired

2:00 pm–4:30 pm
Segell Room

National Agenda Meeting

3:30 pm–5:00 pm
Hospitality Suite, Room 846

Nominations Committee Meeting

6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Grand Ballroom C

Opening Session:

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Tuck Tinsley, President, APH
Dr. Charles Barr, Chair, APH Board of Directors

Keynote Address
Annette Reichman, Liaison/Director, Office of Special Institutions, US Department of Education

APH Awards Presentation
Wings of Freedom Award
Presented to Ralph Brewer

8:00 pm–9:30 pm
Archibald Ballroom

Reception; Cash bar, hot and cold hors d’oeuvre, and musical entertainment

9:30 pm–11:00 pm
Room 846, 8th Floor

Hospitality Suite Open

Friday, October 14, 2011

7:45 am–9:00 am
Hospitality Suite, Room 846

New Ex Officio Trustee Orientation Breakfast

8:00 am–5:00 pm
Ballroom Level: Registration A&B

Registration and Help Desk

8:00 am–5:00 pm

APH Products Showcase

8:00 am–5:00 pm
Jones Room

APH InSights 2011 Art Exhibition

8:00 am–9:00 am
Grand Ballroom C/Foyer

Buffet Breakfast

9:00 am–10:00 am
Grand Ballroom C

General Session I:

Advisory Committee Report Highlights — 2011

Educational Products Advisory Committee
Stacy Grandt, Chair, and Ex Officio Trustee representing the Wisconsin Department of Education

Educational Services Advisory Committee
Marje Kaiser, Chair, and Ex Officio Trustee representing the South Dakota School for the Blind

APH and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Partnership
David Dotson, President, Dollywood Foundation
Gary Mudd, Vice President of Public Affairs

Report on the State of the Company
Tuck Tinsley, APH

10:00 am–10:15 am

BREAK

10:15 am–11:45 am

Product Development Input Sessions

• "Yes, We Can! Yes We Did! Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and APH Partner to Bring Accessible Books to Children"
  David Dotson, President, The Dollywood Foundation
  Suzette Wright, Emergent Literacy Project Leader, APH
  Willis Room
  Come hear the story of APH’s partnership with Dolly’s Imagination Library and view the resources and tools available at the Partnership Website: accessible books for young children with visual impairments and links for families to the National Library Service, the Louis Database, a wide range of braille and tactile book providers—and emergent literacy information via free downloads.
• "Moving with Grace: Improving Motor Skills for Children with Visual Impairments"
  Lauren Lieberman, Professor, State University of New York—Brockport
  Tristan Pierce, Multiple Disabilities Project Leader, APH
  Stanley Room
  This presentation will share the research findings to date of a national study on gross motor development , along with hopes for a future curriculum and instructional video related to this research. An upcoming Playground and Recess Study, and the concept of Tactile Sport Boards will also be discussed.
• "Adult Multiple Disabilities: Preliminary Results of a Product Needs Survey"
  Tristan Pierce, Multiple Disabilities Project Leader, APH
  Fields Room
  Are your adult clients with visual impairments and additional disabilities living in an apartment on their own, living with family, or enjoying life in a group home? Do they have supported, extended, or competitive employment? APH wants to help adults—of any age—continue to learn and take advantage of a fun and fulfilling life. This session will present the preliminary results of an adult product needs survey created by a June, 2011 focus group. Come help APH set a path to better meet the needs of this growing population.
• "The Boehm-3 Preschool: A Thoroughbred in the Making"
  Ann E. Boehm, Author, The Boehm Test of Basic Concepts, 3rd edition
  Kay Alicyn Ferrell, Boehm-3 Project Consultant, University of Northern Colorado
  Barbara Henderson, Test & Assessment Project Leader, APH
  Morrow Room
  Come to this spirited update on the Boehm-3 Preschool current field review results, with video clips of young children using the prototype tests. Participants will be asked for their input on development of the final product.
• "The Final Stretch: RNA to Protein"
  Rosanne Hoffmann, Project Leader, APH
  Andrew Dakin, Model Maker, APH
  Wilson Room
  The DNA-RNA Kit, which demonstrates DNA replication and the formation of RNA from DNA (transcription), will be discussed. Ideas will be solicited for the development of a related model that demonstrates the next part of the gene expression process—translation—or how DNA codes for proteins via an RNA messenger.
• "It Won't Be 'Furlong': YOU Add the Finishing Touch Before Product Availability"
  Karen J. Poppe, Tactile Graphics Project Leader, APH
  Taylor Room
  Recent field test results of two tactile graphics products will be shared and attendees will be invited to directly influence the final design of both products. Field test processes and prototype development will be discussed.

11:45 am–1:30 pm

Lunch Break

12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Beckham Room

Mandatory Training Luncheon for Ex Officio Trustees

1:30 pm–2:30 pm
Grand Ballroom C

General Session II:

Introduction of 2011 APH Scholars
Bob Brasher, Vice President of Advisory Services and Research, APH

APH Awards Presentations:

- 2011 Creative Use of Braille Award
Presented to Leslie Ligon

- 2010 Virgil Zickel Award
Presented to Dr. Richard Woodcock, Woodcock Muñoz Foundation and Dr. Lynne Jaffe

2:30 pm–4:00 pm
Archibald Ballroom

Information Fair/Poster Sessions

4:15 pm–5:00 pm
Jones Room

Meet The Artists

6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Grand Ballroom C

APH InSights Art Winners Awards Presentation
Gary Mudd, APH
Roberta Williams, APH
Tuck Tinsley, APH

2011 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

• Opening Remarks
  Jim Deremeik, Chair, Hall of Fame Governing Board
• Introduction of Inductees
  Jane Erin, Secretary, Hall of Fame Governing Board
• Honoring:
  • Edward Allen
  • Sally Rogow
• Closing Remarks
  Tuck Tinsley, APH

8:30 pm–11:00 pm
Room 846, 8th Floor

Hospitality Suite Open

Saturday, October 15, 2011

7:45 am–8:45 am
Grand Ballroom C/ Foyer

Buffet Breakfast

8:00 am–12:00 pm
Grand Ballroom C/ Foyer

Registration and Help Desk

8:00 am–12:00 pm

APH Products Showcase

8:00 am–12:00 pm
Jones Room

APH InSights 2011 Art Exhibition

8:15 am–8:40 am
Grand Ballroom C

General Session III

Speed "Up-dating"
Brief updates from our partners around the field:

• Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
  Lou Tutt, Executive Director
• Braille Authority of North America
  Mary Nelle McLennan, APH Representative
• Braille Institute of America, Cinema Without Sight
  Nancy Niebrugge, Vice President of Programs and Services
• American Foundation for the Blind
  Carl Augusto
• Council for Exceptional Children, Division on Visual Impairments
  Loana Mason, President
• Council of Schools for the Blind
  Jim Durst, President

Picking the Daily Double: Product Training Sessions Overview
Ralph Bartley, Director of Research, APH

8:45 am–10:00 am

Product Training Sessions

• "Braille+ 18 Wins By A Head"
  Larry Skutchan, Technology Project Leader, APH
  Willis Room
  This presentation describes the race to design the most advanced note taker ever developed. From the starting gate, the decision was made to utilize Android as the operating system that controls the rest of the software on the device. Reasons and implications of this decision will be discussed, and the presentation will also outline the custom applications developed for the platform and describe the benefits of taking the custom software approach. In an exciting finish, the presenter will show some of the apps in action and describe what the future holds for this exciting new device.
• "BOP2: On The Far Turn and Heading For Home"
  Eleanor Pester, Braille Project Leader, APH
  Cathy Senft-Graves, Research Assistant, APH
  Stanley Room
  This presentation on Building on Patterns will include a brief overview of the program’s goals and materials, an update on where we are and what still needs to be done, an opportunity to see the latest additions to the program, and a time for questions and answers.
• "IQ Testing: Trifecta Winners are Collaboration, Caution, and Icing on the Cake"
  Marnee Loftin, School Psychologist, TX School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
  Debbie Willis, Director of Accessible Tests, APH
  Wilson Room
  This session will present the guidelines and recommendations resulting from an APH work group of practitioners in the field charged with develop specific recommendations for “best practices in IQ testing.” Copies of the position paper will be provided to participants and examples of tests now being utilized and select products that address some of the recommendations will be reported during the presentation. Questions and concerns of the participants will be addressed as time allows.
• "Odds-On Favorite: ASTRONOMY for the Classroom"
  Karen J. Poppe, APH
  Morrow Room
  Get a "universal" tour of the interactive tactile/print materials included in this newest module of the Sense of Science series.
• "Be A Winner with APH Talking PC Maps"
  Terrie Terlau, APH
  Fields Room
  Experience how APH Talking PC Maps helps O&M students develop mental maps of streets and points of interest, while providing information about the world usually acquired by students with sight through incidental learning. Learn how to use and teach this exciting tool!
• "Across the Board with The APH File Repository"
  Linda Turner, Technical Services/Digital Resources Manager
  Taylor Room
  An overview of the APH File Repository and the new unified search feature LouisPlus, with discussion about how the two systems work together.

10:00 am–10:15 am

TRAVEL BREAK

10:15 am–11:30 am

Product Training Sessions (Repeated)

• "Braille+ 18 Wins By A Head"
  Larry Skutchan, Technology Project Leader, APH
  Willis Room
  This presentation describes the race to design the most advanced note taker ever developed. From the starting gate, the decision was made to utilize Android as the operating system that controls the rest of the software on the device. Reasons and implications of this decision will be discussed, and the presentation will also outline the custom applications developed for the platform and describe the benefits of taking the custom software approach. In an exciting finish, the presenter will show some of the apps in action and describe what the future holds for this exciting new device.
• "BOP2: On The Far Turn and Heading For Home"
  Eleanor Pester, Braille Project Leader, APH
  Cathy Senft-Graves, Research Assistant, APH
  Stanley Room
  This presentation on Building on Patterns will include a brief overview of the program’s goals and materials, an update on where we are and what still needs to be done, an opportunity to see the latest additions to the program, and a time for questions and answers.
• "IQ Testing: Trifecta Winners are Collaboration, Caution, and Icing on the Cake"
  Marnee Loftin, School Psychologist, TX School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
  Debbie Willis, Director of Accessible Tests, APH
  Wilson Room
  This session will present the guidelines and recommendations resulting from an APH work group of practitioners in the field charged with develop specific recommendations for “best practices in IQ testing.” Copies of the position paper will be provided to participants and examples of tests now being utilized and select products that address some of the recommendations will be reported during the presentation. Questions and concerns of the participants will be addressed as time allows.
• "Odds-On Favorite: ASTRONOMY for the Classroom"
  Karen J. Poppe, APH
  Morrow Room
  Get a "universal" tour of the interactive tactile/print materials included in this newest module of the Sense of Science series.
• "Be A Winner with APH Talking PC Maps"
  Terrie Terlau, APH
  Fields Room
  Experience how APH Talking PC Maps helps O&M students develop mental maps of streets and points of interest, while providing information about the world usually acquired by students with sight through incidental learning. Learn how to use and teach this exciting tool!
• "Across the Board with The APH File Repository"
  Linda Turner, Technical Services/Digital Resources Manager
  Taylor Room
  An overview of the APH File Repository and the new unified search feature LouisPlus, with discussion about how the two systems work together.

11:30 am–11:40 am

TRAVEL BREAK

11:40 am–12:30 pm
Grand Ballroom C

General Session IV

Door Prize Presentation
Monica Turner, Field Services Representative

The Ex Officio Trustee Federal Partnership Exhibit
Lou Tutt, AER
Gary Mudd, APH

Closing Remarks
Bob Brasher
Janie Blome, Director of Field Services, APH

12:40 pm- 1:45 pm
Segell Room

Ex Officio Trustee Formal Luncheon

2:00 pm–5:30 pm

Related Meetings

2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Morrow Room

EAAB, Eastern Athletic Association for the Blind

2:00 pm–3:45 pm
Taylor Room

WASB, Western Association of Schools for the Blind

2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Stanley Room

State Vision Consultants

2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Lafoon Room

CECDVI, Council for Exceptional Children Division on Visual Impairments

4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Morrow Room

Residential School Outreach Coordinators Forum

6:30 pm–9:00 pm

Spirit of Jefferson Dinner Cruise and Dance
Boarding begins at 6:30. Boat sails at 7:00 and will return to pier at 9:00.

9:00 pm–11:00 pm
Room 846, 8th Floor

Hospitality Suite Open

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