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	Multi-Sensory Approach to Literacy: Video Presentation By Gwyn McCormack This series of video clips presents the importance of a multi-sensory approach to literacy for children who are blind or with multiple disabilities.
	Five Early Literacy Practices for Children with Low or No Vision By Charlotte Cushman Five early literacy practices for young children who are blind or visually impaired
	Voice Dream Reader By Charlotte Cushman Voice Dream Reader is an accessible reading tool with text-to-speech
	Assessment of Braille Literacy Skills: UEB and EBAE By Charlotte Cushman Assessment of braille literacy skills now available in UEB
	Modify on the Fly for CVI By Yvonne Locke Resources for teachers and families modifying materials for learners with CVI (Cortical Visual Impairment)
	Ducking into UEB By Charlotte Cushman Instructional program for teaching UEB (Unified English Braille)
	A Guide to Web Accessibility By Nate Gengler Tips for web developers to meet accessibility standards
	Osmo Braille Game By Samantha Zauner Osmo now has downloadable accessible word games for braille users!
	Acronyms and Definitions Commonly Used in Relation to English Language Learners By sschultz Acronyms and definitions commonly used in relation to English Language
	Navajo Braille Code By Carol Begay Green Introduction to the Navajo Braille Code
	Sadie Can Count By Charlotte Cushman Sadie Can Count is a print and braille book for young readers, introducing counting, with embossed images.
	Getting Ready for Braille! By Mary McCarthy Getting Ready for Braille presents hands-on activities based on a developmental sequence for beginning braille readers.
	Removing the Background of a Picture By Charlotte Cushman Find out how to remove the background of a photo image to reduce visual complexity or clutter
	Spotlight Text App for Individuals with Low Vision By Charlotte Cushman App to make an e-reader accessible to people with low vision.
	The Impact of CVI on the Use of AAC By Charlotte Cushman AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) often relies on vision and thus can pose problems for children with CVI (cortical visual impairment)
	Orientation and Mobility Visual Impairment Scale of Service Intensity of Texas By Charlotte Cushman Guidelines to determine the needs of students who are blind or visually impaired for Orientation and Mobility service
	Ballyland Sound Memory By Charlotte Cushman Children with visual impairment can use this game to locate, memorize and match the sounds.
	3D Printing: How It's Helping Visually Impaired Students By Charlotte Cushman Assistive Technology Specialist Neal McKenzie talks about how he uses Tinkercad and 3D printing to overcome challenges his students with visual impairments face in the classroom.
	Self-Advocacy Goals: 15 Ideas from the Field By ecs0129 Self-advocacy goals for students who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind or multiply impaired
	Braille Readiness Grid By Charlotte Cushman Checklist of braille readiness skills, including tactile, fine motor, language, concept development, and book skills