30th Annual Lowenfeld-Akeson Early Years Symposium

Schedule

Sat Feb 07 2026 at 08:30 am to 03:30 pm

California School for the Blind | Fremont, CA

Simple but not easy: Collaborative care and coaching for young children with CVI
About this Event

Guest speakers:

Deborah Orel-Bixler, OD, PhD, FAAO, UC Berkeley

Emily Gorski, OD, UC Berkeley

Elizabeth Hartmann, PhD, Lassell University

Kitty Edstrand, PhD, New Mexico School for the Blind

Enjoy:

Continental breakfast and lunch (provided)

Award of the 2026 Dr. William and Mrs. Ruth Silverman Excellence in Community Partnership Award

The Judith Lesner Family Forum

An optional tour of the California School for the Blind campus

Networking with your peers

Hosted by:

California Deafblind Services (CDBS)

California School for the Blind (CSB)

LightHouse Little Learners

San Francisco State University Department of Special Education, Visual Impairments Program

California Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (CAPVI)

California School for the Blind, 500 Walnut Avenue, Fremont, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 60.00

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