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Making Music Accessible for Students with Vision Loss
November 12, 2026 | 1:00 EST
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Online via Zoom
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
About the Session
This collaborative zoom session explores practical strategies to foster students’ learning, build independence, and strengthen partnerships with educators.
Join Lighthouse Guild and the FMDG Music School for a conversation about practical strategies and resources to support students with vision loss in music education.
Speakers
Rob Derke – Executive Director of FMDG Music School
Dr. Rob Derke has spent more than three decades in music education as a K-12 and college teacher, a district curriculum developer, a nonprofit leader, and a working jazz saxophonist who has played Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and stages around the world. He holds a Doctorate in Education from Vanderbilt University, with degrees from Manhattan School of Music and Purchase Conservatory, and his work has been recognized by WABC TV as being “at the forefront of redefining the future” of music education.
Pablo Rodriguez – Director of Music Education and Accessibility at FMDG Music School
Dr. Pablo Rodriguez is has taught and shaped FMDG Music School’s curriculum since 2012 and leads the school’s braille music and accessible technology work. A composer, special music educator, and nationally known expert on braille music originally from Santiago, Chile, he holds a doctorate in Music Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a master’s from New York University, where he specialized in music education for people with disabilities.
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Please complete the registration form below. After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.
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Lighthouse Guild is dedicated to providing exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals.
