2026 Gateways to Independence
JULY 21-22
Sawyer-Hayes Center, Louisville KY
Gateways To Independence is an annual professional development event planned and hosted by the KSB Outreach Department for Kentucky teachers of the visually impaired, orientation and mobility specialists and other professionals working in the field of visual impairment. The goal is to enhance the ability of teachers to address the unique needs of students with visual impairments and to support teachers and other service providers in their role of providing the exceptional instruction their students require. This exclusive opportunity for professionals provides an avenue to heighten skills in topics related to the Expanded Core Curriculum for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired, resulting in improved teaching and student performance.
Cost: $100 for both days. Lunch will be included on both days. Coffee and water will be provided both mornings.
Payment: Make checks or POs payable to: Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation. Contact Inez Moore at imoore@ksbcf.org for payment details. Payment is requested to be made before you attend.
Lodging: Due to construction, KSB will NOT be able to provide complimentary housing this year. There are several hotels just off the interstate on Hurstbourne Parkway, and several close to the venue on Hurstbourne Parkway.
Speakers: We have two great speakers lined up for you this year!! See the last page for information about them!!! The topics are awesome, you won’t want to miss Gateways this year!!!
Credit: ACVREP credit is being applied for. If you attend both days, you can earn up to 12 hours of credit.