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John's O&M Lesson 1: Non-Visual Digital Maps for Elementary Student
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How to introduce non-visual digital maps to an elementary student and the first in a progressive series of orientation lessons.
Why Non-Visual Digital Maps for Young Students?
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Accessible, interactive digital maps for early elementary students? Absolutely!
Non-Visual Digital Maps: Self-Voicing Feature
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Learn how to use the non-visual digital maps without a screen reader!

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Join these lively virtual meetings on O&M-related topics!
Flier for virtual O&M meeting, "Orientation and Mobility Seminar, going Virtual for peers around the nation to join together"
Middle School Virtual O&M: Thursday Zoom Meetings
Just released - an exciting, fully accessible app for students who are emerging or beginner readers!
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Word Melodies: Emerging Reading and Writing App
A day in the life of Crosby and the college student who is raising him!
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Crosby, Service Dog in Training: iBook
These amazing virtual academies are available to students everywhere!
Flier for Game on! and Geography Smash virtual academies.
9 More than Core Virtual Academies: Game On! and Geography Smash!
Tips for maximizing remote video instruction for students with CVI.
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Tips for Providing Remote Video Instruction for Students with CVI
Claire Stanley, a lawyer and advocacy expert for the American Council for the Blind, is interviewed by Elle.
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It's My Job Podcast #3: Claire Stanley, J.D.
Students and employees in the US and Canada affected by COVID-19 can remain studying and working from home with free JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion software.
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JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion: Free Home Use During COVID-19
Unable to teach face-to-face O&M lessons? What are current expectations for O&Ms and what virtual resources are available?
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Virtual Instruction O&M Part 2: Expectations & Sharing Resources
The perfect tool to learn, teach and interact with HumanWare's products!
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HumanWare Buddy App
Dr. Cynthia Bennette, postdoctoral researcher at Carnegie Mellon University, is interviewed by Sienna.
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It's My Job Podcast #2: Dr. Cynthia Bennett
Here are my favorite tips for attending live video lectures and synchronous virtual classes without falling asleep or getting distracted.
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My Favorite Tips for Attending Live Video Lectures
Mr. Mark Richert, Esq., the Interim Executive Director of AERBVI, is interviewed by Mohammed.
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It's My Job Podcast #1: Mr. Mark Richert, Esq.
This TVI shares her experiences setting up and using remote learning tools with students who are visually impaired or blind.
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Preparing Middle School and High School Students with VIB for Remote Learning
Learn how to get started with Objective Ed, a fully accessible digital curriculum for students with VIB - it's free during school closures!
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Objective Ed: How it works
It's My Job! Opportunity to create career-related podcasts!
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Seeking Students (Interviewers) and Adults with VI (Interviewees)
This vivacious fourth grader created a video demonstrating how she uses block coding in the Swift Playgrounds app.
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Learn How to Code Being a Blind Kid: Video #2 Swift Playgrounds

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