Here are some hands-on Dr. Seuss-themed activities with adaptations and thoughts from retired Perkins teacher Cindy O’Connell on how to make them concept-based. March is the time of year we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, although these ideas can be tried any time of year.
Ideas to make books accessible to students with multiple disabilities and visual impairments using story boxes, tactile symbols, picture cards, and a talking book
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Robbie Blaha presents a video on Calendar Systems for the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation.
This Braille Resource Packet is designed to help parents and families to support braille literacy at home.
Tips to teach children with visual impairments to recognize print and pictures in the environment.
Guidelines to host a professional development workshop on creating tactile books and adapted literacy materials for children with visual impairments
The authors discuss the importance of fine and gross motor development for children with visual impairments. The importance of learning based on hands-on experiences is also discussed.
Energize your teaching techniques using these springtime activities with your students who have visual impairments.
Explore “The Going to Bed Book” in with steps and ideas to making a book box for your students with visual impairments.
