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influencers in the fields o f visual impairment and deafblindness. In
Indianapolis at our international convention, we will be celebrating not only
their professional contributions, but will be learning from new and seasoned
leaders in our field, who continue their important efforts.
This year we will award our dissertation of the year to a scholar in Dr.
Hatton's name. At our pre - convention workshop, Dr. Cathy Nelson, a close
colleague of Dr. van Dijk, will present their shared book from APH on Child -
Guided - Assessment as well as dem onstrating a dance based intervention
for students with emerging communication. We will honor the work of Dr.
Summers by awarding a scholarship in her name to an aspiring TSVI. We
invite you to be a part of these celebrations and learning opportunities.
For more information about our preconvention, our DVIDB sessions,
our community forum, our award winners, and our social, please visit
our DVIDB website to find flyers, schedules, and more details. It's not too
late to register for the CEC convention, visit the main CEC Convention
page.
Cheers for a happy and healthy Winter season and we look forward
to growing and learning with you throughout 2019.
