Trudy Smith has been a teacher of the Deaf for 20 years and has worked in inclusive classrooms in Queensland and New South Wales. She is an LSLS Cert AVT. and has mentored and trained teachers, related health professionals around the world. Trudy is the Manager of Continuing Professional Education at the RIDBC Renwick Centre and the President of the National Association of Australian Teachers of the Deaf.
Upcoming Events
2019: Teacher Aide: Supporting students who are blind or have low vision in your class
- May 10, 2019
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
The course is intended to provide participants with the skills and competencies required to assist them in supporting students who are blind or have low vision in their school.
- May 10, 2019
Understanding Normal Movement for Paediatric Therapists
- May 11, 2019 - May 12, 2019
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
This two-day course is designed to introduce participants to the concept of movement analysis in the assessment and treatment of children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
- May 11, 2019 - May 12, 2019
Teacher Aides: Supporting students who have hearing loss in your school
- June 4, 2019
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This course is intended to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to assist in supporting learners with hearing loss in the learning environment
- June 4, 2019
Braille Examination Techniques and Student Strategies
- June 18, 2019
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
This workshop will explore all the practical elements of an examination in Braille from the various perspectives of the student, the producer and the teacher
- June 18, 2019
2019 VISCON
- June 20, 2019 - June 21, 2019
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This two day conference provides an opportunity for educators and related specialists to come together to share and discuss the education of children and students with vision loss. Presentations will focus on curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, access and a range of issues related to student support.
- June 20, 2019 - June 21, 2019