Get Organized
As a teacher of the visually impaired and/or certified orientation and mobility specialist, staying organized is essential for creating a successful school year.
As a teacher of the visually impaired and/or certified orientation and mobility specialist, staying organized is essential for creating a successful school year.
Seedlings Braille Books for Children has been a big resource for me as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired. It is an inspirational program created by Debra Bonde. Let us take a moment to celebrate the 40 year anniversary of Seedlings and honor Debra as she announces her retirement. I think we all agree that her impact on our vision community is felt by generations.
As we come into the last quarter of the school year, teachers with students who have visual impairments must wrap up the year with some considerations in mind.
Get ready for some delicious fun while you help your students anticipate the Total Solar Eclipse in April.
Guidelines to consider about the environment in which the student will use assistive technology
A look at the development of functional tactual skills in children with visual and mutiple impairments or deafblindness
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.
This observational checklist can be used to assist in determining the need for additional evaluation and instruction in specific skill areas.
Transcriptionist Talk started through a virtual platform to provide a sense of community. It is where the transcriptionists could problem solve, troubleshoot issues, and offer support to one another on how to manage the challenges of the job.
Many VI teachers are familiar with the object calendars that are part of the communication methodology developed by Dr. Jan van Dijk for students with deafblindness. The calendar boxes represent time, usually one school day.