Resources
Below are posts related to resources across all content areas.
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Teaching Students with Visual Impairments: An IntroductionThis powerpoint presentation is designed to introduce administrators, teachers, paras and related service providers to some of the basics in working with students with visual impairments. ncludes strategies for students with low vision and blindness |
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Braille FUNdamentals: UEB Primary Level Teacher Manual and Student Activity MaterialsComprehensive curriculum for teaching the braille code, including assessments, checklists, and activity ideas |
Basic Reading ResourcesReading resources for all children, including those with visual impairments |
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CVI Tips and Strategies from Diane Sheline's Video ChannelVideo demonstrations with tips and strategies for children with CVI (cortical / cerebral visual impairment) |
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Free Self-Paced CVI Course from California School for the BlindCalifornia School for the Blind (CSB) has announced that they are offering a free, self-paced course on CVI, which is open to anyone, including families, teachers, and related service providers. |
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New Chapter Books for Grades 4-7 with Main Characters Who Are BlindThese two new chapter books for readers in grades 4-7 feature main characters who are blind and are available in print and braille. |
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Nemeth Braille Code CurriculumA free online curriculum for teaching the Nemeth Braille Code to students in Pre-K through Grade 8 |
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Nemeth Tutorial from APHTutorial in Nemeth Code for braille notation of mathematics and science from APH (American Printing House for the Blind) |
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The 7 Best Apps to Help People with Visual Impairments Recognize ObjectsAn adult with a visual impairment shares his recommendation for the best apps to help people who are blind or with low vision to recognize objects. Includes suggestions for both iOS and Android. |
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Free Braille Books from the Braille Bindery!Free braille books are available from a number of sources in the United States. The Braille Bindery at Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan has been creating free braille books for more than 40 years. |
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4 to 24 Free App Designed to Build Skills for Future Success and EmploymentThe 4 to 24 Free App from The National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision is designed to build skills for future success as an adult, including employment and independent living skills. |
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Braille Displays for iOSInformation about braille displays for iOS devices, including iPad, iTouch, and iPhone, as well as an overview of accessibility for users who are blind or visually impaired. |
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Thai Video Clips to Share with Kindergarten Students Learning Braille and Their FamiliesThese video clips are designed to familiarize families and young children with braille numbers 1-10 and the English alphabet. |
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Biobehavioral States and Availability for LearningBiobehavioral States are critical to understand in order to identify when a student with complex learning needs, including sensory impairments and health challenges, may be available to learn. |
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Hoja de Monitoreo para el Currículo Básico ExpandidoSpanish translation of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) Screening Tool: El Currículo Básico Expandido (CBE) |
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Amber Sound Touch: Free Online Music ResourceAmber Sound Touch is a set of free online resources for teaching music to children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities. |
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Seeing Sadie and CVIA website designed to share lesson ideas and other resources for teaching children with cortical/cerebral visual impairment (CVI). |
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Digitally Accessible Math WorksheetsMany math worksheets are not accessible to people who use screen readers. In this blog you'll find math worksheets that can be used by people who use screen readers, people who use keyboard only, as well as those who want braille output. |
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Tools to Support You in Having a Student with a Visual Impairment in Your K-6 General Education ClassroomThese self-paced training modules are designed for general education teachers who have a student who is blind or visually impaired in their classroom. |
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Geometry Lesson Plans for Learners Who Are Blind or Visually ImpairedThese Geometry lessons are designed for middle and high school who are blind or visually impaired and include links to a repository of 3D models for TVIs to use to support student learning. |