Mercy’s Path to Literacy
Mercy is a fifth-grade student who started a new public school this year after spending a year and a half doing virtual learning, one year of that being with REACH Cyber Charter School. Mercy’s first language was Mandarin.
Mercy is a fifth-grade student who started a new public school this year after spending a year and a half doing virtual learning, one year of that being with REACH Cyber Charter School. Mercy’s first language was Mandarin.
Make “There Was an Old Lady” accessible to children who are blind or visually impaired using objects, tactile and picture symbols, and a talking book
DIY book for children with CVI (Cortical Visual Impairment) using a red mylar gift bag
Ideas of activities for families to try at home or in the community with children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities
Experience books can be a wonderful way to make the bridge between communication and literacy for young children with multiple disabilities.
This TVI prepared individual “Resources Pages” for her students’ team members, including her paraprofessional. This impactful page is full of links that we hope you can use and individualize to meet the needs of your own students and staff.
Should tactile symbols be standardized for students who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind?
Ideas to adapt a thematic pumpkin unit for Kindergarten students with visual impairments, autism and other special needs
Tips to get started teaching braille to a student who does not speak English and has never had formal education
Tips to help caregivers and educators recognize the specific causes and symptoms of visual fatigue and to offer solutions to students with low vision