Object symbols and tactile symbols are the foundation of literacy for children with visual impairments and additional disabilities, including deafblindness. They can help children to anticipate what will happen next, to make choices and requests.
Ideas to promote fire safety with children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with CVI. Includes tips to adapt fire safety information in different formats.
TVI, Liz Burrell talks about braille instruction for students on the autism spectrum. Getting to know a student’s likes, behaviors, and schedule are very helpful strategies for successful braille instruction lessons.
Incorporate reading, science, and the arts into this learning activity with your students who have visual impairments this spring.
It’s a great time to work on our own independence through fun activities as we celebrate our Independence Day on the fourth of July in the USA!
October Exhale is a term used by teachers when September is over and there is a sense of routine in the school day and more work can get done.
Brain Breaks are an essential part of our day in order to be receptive to learning and tasks that may be more challenging.
Stephanie Duesing is a parent to Sebastian who has CVI (Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment). She is an educator, advocate, and author of the book, Eyeless Mind: A Memoir About Seeing and Being Seen. Stephanie talked to us about her journey and shares with us some insightful wisdom.
These activities use APH materials to extend a story for students who are blind or visually impaired.
Promote braille literacy by designing a pot of gold and a 4-leaf clover in braille!
