About the Getting in Touch with Literacy Conference
GITWL brings together the most current thinking on all options of literacy for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, including print, braille, auditory, tactile graphics comprehension and the use of technology.
Presentations will address the needs of a range of ages and all levels of ability, including conventional and functional literacy. Plus, more than 90 concurrent workshops and additional poster sessions will focus on specific areas, including:
- Assessment, Instruction and Support
- Assistive Technology and Tactile Graphics
- Braille Instruction and Tactile Literacy
- Cultural Linguistic Diversity and English Language Learners
- Early Childhood Literacy
- Legislation and Policy Affecting Literacy
- Literacy and Additional Learning Needs
- Low Vision
- Transitional and Vocational Literacy
- Literacy In Everyday Life
Paths to Literacy contributors will be in attendance, we hope to see you there!
