Special Guest Presenter: Lilli Nielson, Ph.D
Refsnaesskolen, National Institute for Blind and Partially Sighted Children and Youth
Denmark
Mark your calendar and plan to attend Lilli Nielsen’s innovative instructional seminar on "Active Learning" presented in Anchorage, Alaska,
August 9-11, 1999.
Lilli Nielsen is internationally recognized for her work with young children who have visual and multiple needs. She has designed and researched innovative materials, methods, and equipment to help children actively explore their environment. Among her accomplishments, Dr. Nielsen developed the "Little Room" to help infants and young children with visual and multiple disabilities develop independent play, object exploration and manipulation, spatial relation, motor, and cognitive skills.
Intended Audience
Teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, diagnosticians, paraprofessionals, and parents involved with children who have significant multiple needs, including visually impaired and dual-sensory impaired (deafblind) are encouraged to attend.
For more information contact: Special Education Service Agency
This seminar is co-sponsored by:
Special Education Service Agency, Association for the Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Alaska Chapter), Alaska Dual Sensory Impairment Services, and the Anchorage School District.
