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Online Learning Opportunities from Schools for the Blind and Related Organizations

Online learning opportunities for students who are blind or visually impaired

During this time of virtual instruction, many schools for the blind are compiling available resources and making them available online for their students and staff.  While there is a great deal of overlap among these lists, each one has some resources that are worth noting.  In general, the lists we have linked to below include activity ideas for families to do with their children at home, ideas for virtual lessons for TVIs and COMS to do from a distance, and training opportunities for adults who are interested.  We have selected original material, when possible, as there is quite a bit of duplication among lists.  Our emphasis is on direct instructional support for students, families, and teachers.

Please let us know if there are other pages that should be included here.

American Printing House for the Blind
       At Home with APH Resources
 
California School for the Blind
      Parent Resources for Virtual and At-Home Learning
      Curriculum and Professional Development:  Resources for teachers during virtual learning
 
Foundation for Blind Children
      YouTube Channel with Virtual Resources: Activities for Students; Activities for Families and Siblings; Activities for Educators
 
Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired
      YouTube Channel
 
Maryland School for the Blind
      Music Therapy Videos
 
National Federation of the Blind
      Distance Education Resources
 
North Dakota Vision Services for the Blind
      Resources for teachers who are supporting children with deaf-blindness at a distance
      On-line Distance learning opportunities for students
      Resources for Distance Learning
 
Parent Mobility (Utah School for the Blind)
       O & M Resources for Families (organized by grade level)
 
Paths to Literacy
       Lots of activities and resources for children of all ages
 
Perkins School for the Blind
      At-Home Activities for Your Child
 
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
      Working with Your Child at Home
      TSBVI Coffee Hour (for teachers, COMS, paraprofessionals, and other school staff)
 
Virtual ExCEL Academy
      Recorded sessions on YouTube