Resources
Below are posts related to resources across all content areas.
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Top 10 Apps for the iPad for Kids with CVIThese were voted to be the best iPad apps for children with CVI (Cortical Visual Impairment) |
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Communication PortfoliosCommunication portfolios are a helpful tool for teams working with children who are deafblind, or who are blind or visually impaired with additional disabilities. |
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Braille Reading Pals ClubFind out how families of young children who are blind or visually impaired can promote positive feelings about braille |
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Visual Fields with Luisa MayerThis webcast on visual fields of children who are visually impaired with multiple disabilities offers strategies for assessment and discusses the developmental implications of a field loss. |
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The Black Book of ColorsEmbossed drawings in this tactile children's picture book help sighted children to learn about the world of child who are blind. |
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Transforming BrailleLearn about this project which seeks to bring an affordable tactile eBook experience to braille readers through the reduction of cost of braille displays. |
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Eyes on SuccessWeekly audio program that discusses products, services and daily living tips for people with vision loss |
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Health Literacy Out LoudHealth literacy for children and youth who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities or deafblindness. |
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Teaching Students with Visual ImpairmentsWebsite with ideas and resources for teaching students with visual impairments |
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Description KeyBest practices and guidelines for describing visual media for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind |
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Digitizing ADA HistoryThe National Archives features newly digitized documents about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) |
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Integrating Print and Braille: A Recipe for LiteracyThis book from NFB offers practical strategies and an instructional framework for teaching dual media learners, or students with low vision who use both print and braille as literacy media. |
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Tangible Symbols WebcastThis webcast about Tangible Symbols provides an overview of using objects, partial objects, and other symbols with children who are blind or visually impaired with additional disabilities or deafblindness. |
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"I Can Connect!" : The New National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution ProgramOverview of the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program |
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Flying Blind: Empowerment Through TechnologyFlying Blind is a resource for adaptive technologies for people who are blind or visually impaired. |
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Early Learning Access Technology FrameworkThe Early Learning Access Technology Framework document is a guide for families and educators to introduce technology to children who are blind or have significant visual impairment. |
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Enfant AveugleThis French website is designed for parents of children who are blind or visually impaired. |
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Accessible Periodic TableThis page includes information about an accessible periodic table, as well as links to Audio Embossed materials. |
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Jarvis Goes to the Drum Store (Video Clip)This video clip shows a student with deafblindness learning to use an object calendar. A visit to the drum store helps to reinforce meaning. |
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National Reading Media Assessment (NRMA) for Youth with Visual ImpairmentsReading assessment for students who are blind or visually impaired to determine the most appropriate learning media |