Resources
Below are posts related to resources across all content areas.
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Tips for Teaching Deaf Students OnlineThis resource offers tips for teaching deaf students online, along with a checklist and tips for ensuring accessibility. |
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TSBVI Outreach Mailing ListsFind out how to describe to different email lists from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Outreach Program. |
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Helen Keller Archives and Lesson PlansHelen Keller Archives and Lesson Plans from American Foundation for the Blind |
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Braille American Flag for the 4th of July!Directions for making an American Flag with braille to celebrate Independence Day (4th of July) with children who are blind or visually impaired |
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Android Apps for Users with Visual ImpairmentJoy of Android shares recommendations of Android apps for users with visual impairments. |
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ABCs of iOS: A VoiceOver Manual for Toddlers and BeyondABCs of iOS: A VoiceOver Manual for Toddlers and Beyond |
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homeBOUND FOR ADVENTURE: Podcast to Promote O & M Skills RemotelyThis interactive podcast is designed to help kids who are blind or visually impaired to increase their Orientation & Mobility (O&M) skills during the COVID-19 school closure. |
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Virtual ExCEL Summer CampThe Virtual ExCEL Summer Camp will run from mid-June to mid-August for kids who are blind or visually impaired. |
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Kentucky Deafblind Derby Dash Virtual 5K!Join the virtual Kentucky Deafblind Derby Dash and get your child moving! |
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FVLM(t)A [ECC]: Comprehensive Evaluation and Reports for Blind and Low Vision StudentsThis webinar reviews the components of a comprehensive evaluation as required for determining educational vision services for students who are blind or who have low vision. |
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The Adventures of Abby Diamond: Hiding in Plain SightAbby Diamond is a fictional character who is in the 5th grade and just happens to be blind. She has lots of adventures and this is the 6th book in the series. |
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Distance Consultation in O&M Synchronous ApproachesPresentation on distance consultation in Orientation and Mobility using synchronous approaches |
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TSBVI Short-Term Programs Distance Learning Classes Available OnlineTSBVI Short-Term Programs Distance Learning Classes are now available for free online. Topics include Orion TI-84+ Talking Graphing Calculator, JAWS, Accessibility, Abacus, and iOS accessibility and VoiceOver. |
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CVI-Friendly VideosThese videos are designed for children with cortical visual impairment, using movement, bubble words, reduced visual complexity to present familiar stories and songs. |
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Online Learning Opportunities from Schools for the Blind and Related OrganizationsOnline learning opportunities for students who are blind or visually impaired |
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Virtual Expanded Core Education Learning (ExCEL) Academy for Students with Visual ImpairmentsVirtual Expanded Core Education Learning (ExCEL) Academy for Students with Visual Impairments |
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Braille Slate PalsThe National Federation of the Blind (NFB) offers a braille penpal program for children who are blind or visually impaired. |
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Louis: A Braille Primer Written in an ASL FormatThe story of the life of Louis Braille told in ASL with simbraille. |
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Tele-Support for TeensLighthouse Guild offers two tele-support groups for teens with visual impairments: one for those who are in grades 9 and 10, and one for juniors and seniors. |
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Coffee Hour with TSBVI OutreachThese free discussions will be hosted via Zoom and will focus on various topics. |