I know what you’re thinking: “Summer is almost here, and the last thing I want do is think about next fall.”
I get it! However, it’s never too early to start planning for next year. Below are a few steps to take now to ease the back-to-school transition in the fall.
In 2021, Daniel Lubiner founded the TouchPad Pro Foundation with a mission to create a device that would allow students who are blind or visually impaired to practice braille, art, and math while also having fun, of course! Out of this idea, the BrailleDoodle was born.
This book provides opportunities to build Nemeth Code skills and learn about strategies and resources for teaching the Nemeth Code. The book contains multiple examples of STEM materials transcribed into braille.
Celebrating Black History Month in February is a great start to highlighting Black history and authors in print and braille all year.
Winter time brings a host of possibilities to use theme based learning when creating literacy opportunities. Using mittens is just one item that lends itself to this approach.
For children with visual impairments, verbalization of information that our sighted learners have access to is a necessity to create better learning opportunities.
Partners for Sight is dedicated to improving the lives of blind and visually impaired people. We believe these individuals should have the tools and resources necessary to lead independent, productive lives. Through our support of non-profit organizations that share this philosophy, we’re making the world easier to navigate for thousands of people, every day.
The CVI story box “starter kits” provide teachers and parents with visual activities to work on with their students as they become familiar with the story. The kits are intended to be a starting point that can easily be adapted for the specific visual needs of each student.
After ending my chapter of being in college for seven years and graduating from Kutztown University with Magna Cum Laude Honors, I am currently focused on getting certified as a braille materials specialist through the National Federation of the Blind.
Read Ankitha’s literacy journey as told by her mother who hopes their story helps others.
