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Literacy Basics

In the past, the term literacy focused specifically on the ability to read and write, whereas now a broader definition is becoming increasingly accepted. Speaking, listening, object communication, sign language, concept development, and an understanding of one's environment and experiences are all part of a more inclusive view of literacy. Read more about Literacy Basics.

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Student smiling as she types her story about the Indian food that she likes to eat. She is typing in the Voice Dream Writer app via a Bluetooth keyboard connected to an iPad.

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By Monique Coleman
Common Lit with Duxbury braille translation

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By Liz Eagan
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By Charlotte Cushman
Book cover of Squint.  The word Squint appears behind a pair of glasses, and half of the word is blurry.  Small superhero stands on the letter Q.]

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By Stacey Chambers
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A Sense of Texas Audio Podcast

By Charlotte Cushman

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By Charlotte Cushman
Collage of book covers showing characters who are blind

Braille Books with a Character Who Is Blind and/or Deaf for Middle & High School

By Charlotte Cushman
A child who was averse to reading braille exercised his tactile literacy on an outing to a tactile exhibit with a proficient braille reader

Teaching Literacy to Students with Challenging Behavior

By Amber Rundle Kahn
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Peanut of Blind Faith Farm

By Charlotte Cushman

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