4 Fun Summer Activities for Students with Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities
Ideas for fun summer activities for children with multiple disabilities, including visual impairment
Ideas for fun summer activities for children with multiple disabilities, including visual impairment
Speech Therapists and Teachers of the Visually Impaired teamed up to create tactile books for students who are blind or visually impaired, included those with multiple disabilities. Includes planning sheet with objectives, materials, and labels.
TSBVI Librarian Renee Toy shares ideas on summer reading for students who are blind or visually impaired, including book suggestions for students of all ages, discussion of setting up a Maker Space in the library, Bookshare, and more.
I Spy Christmas is a holiday activity that can be adapted for students at different levels, including beginning braille readers, pre-readers, and students with CVI.
Tips to teach students with visual impairments through virtual services, using Zoom web conferencing for instruction in braille, Orientation and Mobility, use of Bookshare, and study skills.
These activities promote an understanding of the Islamic Festival of Eid-al-Fitr, which is a Muslim holy day, with students who are blind or visually impaired.
Tips in the assessment process of Complexity of Array for Children and Youth with CVI (Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment)
Hi my name is Lydia, I am a Teacher of the Visually Impaired at BESB. I live in West Hartford, CT and I cover the greater Hartford area. I was hired in October of 2022 at BESB and this is my first position as a TVI.
I have over 12 years of experience as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired and am an Independent Contractor providing services through assessments, trainings and educational planning to families and school districts. I am a Cortical Visual Impairment Mentor for the state of Georgia and am Perkins-Roman CVI Range Endorsed.