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Holiday Gifts for Students with Visual Impairments
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'Tis the Season - are you looking for gift ideas?
Teaching Number Line Math Skills Part 3: Accessible App
Screenshot of Cosmic Numbers level 1: Astronaut Tommy is on #1 of the Number Line with text, "Cosmic Numbers App"
Cosmic Numbers is an accessible number line created to teach basic digital number lines skills for students who are visually impaired.
Accessibility Overview Workbook Series 1: Introduction
Hand holding an iPad with text, "VO Workbook: Intro"
Students and teachers: Learn about basic iOS accessibility features.

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Tips for TVIs and science teachers to set up an accessible science classroom for students who are blind or who have low vision
Two boys with visual impairments in science classroom
Setting Up the Science Classroom for Students with Visual Impairments
Sharing university-level accessible texts program.
Rows of stacked books and text, "EMMA: Educational Materials Made Accessible"
EMMA: Educational Materials Made Accessible
This is the third tutorial in a series on learning to play the piano.
Adult hand and child's hand playing the piano together and text, "Piano Tutorial #3"
Twelve is the Magic Number
Need sighted assistance? Try Aira!
Aira logo (small "a" inside a white circle with text, "Aira: Free"
Aira is now FREE!
When is too much magnification detrimental? Is there an alternative?
Magnifying glass held over four lines with parts of four words and text, "Is Bigger Always Better?"
Bigger is Not Always Better: Understanding Magnification
Books are for everyone!
Overhead image of young boy "reading" and touching a board book.
Create Books for Students with Visual Impairments Using Tactile Materials
Try these tried and true tips when learning VoiceOver gestures or when teaching students/adults 2-finger gestures.
Cartoon hand with two fingers extended and text, "VoiceOver Gestures: 2-finger"
Teaching VoiceOver Gestures: 2-Finger Tricks and Tips
Another tutorial in the piano series for students who are visually impaired or blind.
Adult and child's hands on a keyboard with the text, "Piano Tutorial: Naming Black Keys"
Naming the Five Black Notes
Sonokids, the creators of the Ballyland iPad apps, have broadened out into PC software with their new Ballyland Keyboarding program! Here's a sneak peek!
Image of Ballyland characters and text, "Ballyland Keyboarding: A Fun Game for Early Learners".
Ballyland Keyboarding for Desktops and Laptops: A Fun Game for Early Learners
Try these tried and true tips when learning VoiceOver gestures or when teaching students/adults 1-finger VoiceOver gestures.
three cartoon hands with 1 finger pointing; text, "VoiceOver Gestures: 1-finger"
Teaching VoiceOver Gestures: 1-Finger Tricks and Tips
A comprehensive list of web accessibility resources.
The A11Y logo and text, "Web Accessibility Resources"
A11Y Project
Control the speech rate on your Alexa!
Image of three sizes of Alexa-enabled devices and text, "Alexa speech rate"
Alexa: Speak Faster
This adorable robot can be programmed to move, spin, talk, and play games!
Photo of a Botley robot and text, "Botley Coding Robot"
Botley Activities #1: Accessible Robot and Coding Concepts
Seeing two of everything can be overwhelming. Here are ten things that I do to help minimize the effects of my double vision, and why.
Ten "odd" things I do with double vision. www.veroniiiica.com
Ten "Odd" Things I Do With Double Vision
More coding challenges using the Sphero Ball bot and the CodeSnaps app!
Code Blocks sequence for Course 1, with CodeSnaps app on iPad, Sphero ball and text, "CodeSnaps #2"
CodeSnaps Activity Part 2
Teach self-advocacy skills with this Help Menu lesson!
BrailleSense Polaris notetaker: 32 cell refreshable braille display, Perkin’s style keyboard with small LCD display & 2 keys.
Exploring the BrailleSense Polaris: Help Menu

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