Name: The Screen Reader Lesson You Can Teach Tomorrow: JAWS, NVDA & ChromeVox Basics
Start: 2026-09-15T08:30:00-0400
End: 2026-09-15T09:30:00-0400

The Screen Reader Lesson You Can Teach Tomorrow: JAWS, NVDA & ChromeVox Basics

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

502 East Event Centre

Session Description:
Tired of screen reader sessions that drift without purpose? Many vision professionals feel inadequacy teaching JAWS, NVDA, and ChromeVox instruction, memorizing commands they can't apply, and struggling to document progress. This hands-on workshop provides immediate relief with a structured lesson plan template and Eye.t Learning Portal access. You'll leave with a complete lesson ready to teach, including specific objectives, success criteria, and exact portal locations for instructional content.

Session Abstract:
Tired of screen reader sessions that drift without clear purpose, leaving both you and your student unsure of what was accomplished? You're not alone. Many vision professionals feel inadequacy around screen reader instruction, struggling to document progress, and memorizing commands they can't actually apply to real websites. This hands-on workshop eliminates the guesswork by providing you with a structured lesson plan template and immediate access to the Eye.t Learning Portal's comprehensive screen reader curriculum for JAWS, NVDA, and ChromeVox.

You'll walk away from this session with a complete lesson plan that includes specific objectives, success criteria, and exact portal locations for instructional content, meaning your next session with students has clear purpose and measurable outcomes. No more spending hours preparing lessons that still feel inadequate. The portal does the heavy lifting with pre-made instructional videos, while the lesson plan template ensures every session is purposeful and documented.

This isn't about learning everything at once or becoming a "tech expert." It's about getting one quality lesson ready to teach immediately, with a replicable system that transforms screen reader instruction from anxiety-inducing to structured and effective for every future session.

Session Goals:

Complete one structured lesson plan that includes a specific screen reader skill objective, success criteria statement, and the exact portal location where the instructional content can be accessed.
Articulate a realistic timeline estimate for developing student confidence with screen reader navigation based on the workshop discussion, replacing previous misconceptions about instruction duration.
Document in their lesson plan template the specific student need being addressed, the selected skill from the portal, and at least one measurable success criterion that defines when the skill has been mastered.

Speakers

Cody Laplante

Owner / CEO, Eye.t Vision

Cody Laplante is a certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments living in Baltimore, Maryland. Formerly working at the Maryland School for the Blind, Cody worked as an Assistive Technology Specialist, teaching students how to use screen readers, switch access, and worked... Read More →

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
502 East Event Centre 502 E Carmel Dr, Carmel, IN 46032, USA

Blind/Low Vision

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Cody Laplante

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