ANN 2003 Conference Presentations

Saturday, July 12
Briefing Links	Description
BIO MS-Word 100k Keynote PowerPoint 42.4M Keynote PDF 4.2M	Keynote - "Understanding Nystagmus: Diagnosis, Related Disorders, Treatment, and Research." - Dr. Mitra Maybodi, MD Attending in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Children's National Medical Center; Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, DC.
BIO MS-Word 28k Handout MS-Word 76k Presentation PowerPoint 66k	" IDEA/IEPs & Parent Issues" - Ms. Joy Relton, National Association of Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI);A discussion of IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act) and IEP (Individualized Education Program) as related to vision issues; and a discussion of parent issues.
BIO MS-Word 22k Presentation PowerPoint 83k	"Unlocking Opportunities for Careers and Transitioning" - Dr. Krista Davis, OD, Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, Low Vision Services
BIO MS-Word 18k BIO MS-Word 22k Presentation PowerPoint 1.3M	"Let's Talk Low Vision" - Dr. Suleiman Alibhai, OD, Low Vision Specialist, Retina Group of Washington- Dr. Krista Davis, OD, Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, Low Vision Services A professional presentation/discussion by low vision specialists on a variety of topics related to low vision
CV MS-Word 33k Handout coming (hopefully)	Breakout 1 - Bioptic Driver Education Training and Assessment Practices Mr. Chuck Huss, COMS, Bioptic Driving Network An orientation/mobility low vision driver training specialist from the BiOptic Driving Network will present/discuss formalized low vision driver education training and practices for low vision persons who use BiOptic lens systems.
No Presentation Available	Breakout 2 - Children's Support Group (for children) Ms. Jayne Gordon, MSW, LICSW A member of ANN and a parent of a child with Nystagmus will lead a workshop for children with nystagmus.
No Presentation Available	"Assistive Technology Options"- Mr. Ancil Torres, Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Learn what new equipment and products are available in assistive technology..
No Presentation Available	"Nystagmus In The Eyes of The Law" Ms. Vicky Vaught, Esq. - ANN Member
BIO MS-Word 23k Abstract MS-Word 20k Improving Visual Efficiency with Selected Lighting PDF 245k	Improving Visual Efficiency With Selected Lighting - Robin Mumford, National Association for Visually Handicapped Learn about the different types of lighting, and the way they are presented to individuals all affect visual and ergonomic functionality.

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