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Barbara Cheadle's child-rearing advice for parents whose children have visual impairments.
Source: Future Reflections, 2004, National Federation of the Blind (NFB)This article suggests bringing a buddy to an IEP meeting, and also lists strategies for parents to try if it appears that the meeting will be stressful; also available in Spanish.
Source: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)In this webcast, Diana Autin presents family companion guides that include fact sheets, mini-guides and an IEP Meeting Checklist. These materials provide a framework to support the development of meaningful, appropriate programming for students with deafblindness.
Source: Perkins eLearningThis site's state-by-state menu makes it easy to locate, in one place, agency contact information for Accessible Information Materials and National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard(NIMAS) for your U.S. state or territory.
Source: National Center on Accessible Educational MaterialsA non-governmental umbrella organization of agencies and associations that serve people in Africa who are blind or visually impaired.
Source: African Union of the BlindThis 190-page report describes "the experiences of youth with disabilities … in their first 2 years out of high school." Their findings indicated that "up to 2 years after leaving high school, almost 8 in 10 out-of-school youth with disabilities have been engaged in postsecondary education, paid employment, or training to prepare them for employment." Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Source: National Longitudinal Transition StudyIdentifies various types of transition assessment, guidelines for conducting an assessment, and criteria for selection of assessment tools.
Source: National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC)This document helps parents prepare their children for legal majority. It explains guardianship, the transfer of rights, and considerations about graduation.
Source: National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET)A 10-page table that illustrates evidence-based practices that support implementation of in-school predictors of post-school success.
Source: NTACTIn this PowerPoint presentation, Dr. Mary Zatta talks about bringing a student's educational plan into alignment with state's curricular requirements, with specific examples from the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
Source: National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB)An overview of the service and how to get access to it. This page also offers many links to further information.
Source: The Audio Description ProjectThe history and structure of braille, with attention to the issues of learning braille as an adult; includes a discussion of finger sensitivity, and alternatives to braille.
Source: VisionAwareOSHA standards and procedures for protecting the eyes in the workplace.
Source: ISHN (Industrial Safety & Hygiene News)Read the full page of resources here, and browse the links below for additional information specific to children who are blind or visually impaired, deafblind, or who have additional disabilities including visual impairment.
Source: Center for Parent Information and Resources (formerly NICHCY)The NCEO website provides information about alternate assessment, including state policies, publications and other resources, and a section on alternate assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
Source: National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO)Definition of amblyopia, causes and treatment
Source: Prevent Blindness AmericaA program for children with visual impairments and additional disabilities shares its objectives, activities, methods, information on financial resources, and its impact on families; also in Spanish.
Source: International Council for the Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI)Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, CareerOneStop provides links to career exploration, including self-assessments and employment trends. It also includes sections on Education and Training, Resumes and Interviews, Salary and Benefits, Job Search, and People and Places.
Source: U.S. Department of LaborAAAS publishes the journal Science, as well as other publications. They have a large number of programs designed to bring science literacy to all. They have resources for businesses, scientists, teachers, and students. One of their many endeavors, Project 2061 has developed highly regarded science curriculum benchmarks. The AAAS signature program is called Entrypoint, providing internship opportunities in science, engineering, math, computer science and some fields of business for students with disabilities. Many program alumni are now working in the science fields.
AADB is a national consumer organization of, by, and for deafblind Americans and their supporters.