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Three Types of One-handed Keyboard Options
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Keyboard options for one-handed students or students who have motor control issues.
It's My Job Podcast #18: Sharon Strzalkowski
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Madison interview Sharon Strzalkowski who has a bachelor's degree in French & Linguistics, and is working part time as an information coordinator.
Map Explore: Sneak Peak at a New O&M Game
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Follow digital streets and explore customized tags in this fully accessible map app!
How a Podcast Brings Museums to the Visually Impaired
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Verbal descriptions bring art to life!
Sonification Summary Page
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Comprehensive list of Paths to Technology posts on sonification.
KSSB Podcast #22: Distance Learning
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This is a lively followup discussion on distance learning.
Temple Explorer: A New Directionality O&M Game!
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A progressive directionality game designed for older O&M students!
Map Explore: New O&M Game!
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Practice O&M skills and mental mapping skills through available and customized touch-explore maps!
Live Online Workshops for Ohio AER members
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Designing and Implementing Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC) Programs

 

Low Vision Simulator Apps and Frequently Asked Questions
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Tengo Baja Vision and Tengo Baja Vision VR are two low vision simulation apps for iOS and Android.
Creating a Non-Visual Digital Map: Video Tutorial
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Step-by-step instructions and best practices when creating a non-visual digital map for students who are blind or low vision.
Making Geology Accessible: Free Tactile Image Files
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80+ tactile graphic images for geoscience education!
Kids Listen Podcast: Practicing Tech Skills
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Here is a fun way to practice the read/pause tech commands and listening comprehension skills!
Practicing Gestures: Synchronized Swimming Activity
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A game to practice VoiceOver gestures, braille display commands and/or Bluetooth keyboard commands!
Gaming is for Everyone!
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Xbox, Playstation and Nintendo Systems have accessibility features for students with low vision!
Desmos Audio Tracing: Introducing Sonified Graphs
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Multi-week lesson ideas for introducing a second grade student to audio graphs.
Navigating the IEP Process
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A CVI tutorial discussing components of the IEP and advice on how to advocate for your child's needs

How to Find and Fix Issues in Swift Playgrounds When using VoiceOver
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A tech savvy high school student who is visually impaired shares tips when writing code using Swift Playgrounds.
2021 Early Connections Virtual Conference
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Enjoy our virtual conference presentations, with the option to earn Professional Development Points or Continuing Education Credits

Tactile to Digital Part 5: Addition and Subtraction
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Understanding the spatial layout when regrouping and carrying in additional and subtraction problems using a digital game.
Creating Customized Non-Visual Digital College Campus Maps
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Strategies for creating the perfect customized university maps for students who are blind or low vision.
It's My Job Podcast #17: Ted Galanos
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Kadyn interviews Ted Galanos, an accessibility analyst testing commercial websites and apps and owns his own consulting company.
Tactile to Digital Part 4: Positions in a Table
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Using a tactile overlay to reinforce the table format in the digital Math Melodies game, Absolute Positions.
Tactile to Digital Part 3: Creating a Tactile Overlay On the Go!
Photo of iPad, painter's tape, pen, pencil, scissors, and sensational blackboard with text, "Creating a tactile overlay".
Two quick and easy methods to create simple iPad overlays of screens with rows, grids, tables, etc. designed to develop spatial skills.
Accessible and Meaningful Learning for Students with CVI
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A TVI and Deafblind Specialist discusses systematic instruction, CVI promising practices, lesson design, and quality data collection.

Tactile to Digital Part 2: Math Melodies
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Introducing tactile and digital math skills through a progression of models, tactile graphics, and digital activities using the Add or Delete iOS game.
Ventral Stream Functions in CVI: Object and Face Perception
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#25 in the CVI for the TVI webinar series

Tactile to Digital Part 1: Math Robot
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Bridging the gap between tactile graphics and digital materials: math facts.
Ventral Stream Functions in CVI: Object and Face Perception
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#25 in the CVI for the TVI webinar series

Tech Standards: Creating Keynote Presentations Part 2
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Macy, with Challenge Solutions, shares a video tutorial with her tips for students learning to create a Keynote presentation.
Spatial Tech Standards 1: Directional Terms
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Spatial Tech Standards are unique to students who are blind or low vision; learn how to teach these foundational skills to young students!
"Dictionary" Skills and Tech
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What are your dictionary goals?
Spinrockers: "Got This by Myself" song
Photo of Mary Rose holding her cane and Devin playing the harmonica with text, "Got this by myself. Words to live by."
Mary Rose and Devin motivate others to be independent!
AtYourLevel Podcast: Invite to Talk
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AtYourLevel, a podcast for kids by kids, invites YOU to be a part of the show!
How to Check for App Accessibility?
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Is your app accessible? What do you look for?
Tech Standards: Keynote Presentations with VoiceOver Activity Part 1
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Step-by-step instructions and video tutorial on how to introduce early elementary students to creating Keynote presentations!
Tech Standards: Adding Image Descriptions to iOS Photos
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How to add "captions" or image descriptions to photos - a critical Tech skill for students who are blind or low vision.
Tech Standards: Accessing Keynote Presentations with VoiceOver
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Step-by-step instructions on how to access a Keynote presentation geared for Preschoolers and early elementary students.
Cortical Visual Impairment - Summer 2021
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The course will include information pertaining to the causes of CVI and program planning/interventions for individuals with CVI.

How to Run Effective Web Searches
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My Favorite Tips for ho two run quick, effective web searches using keyboard symbols, as part of my writing success series - an important college skill.
Challenge Solutions: A Group of Blind Students Podcasting/Video Blogging
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Lessons about Life and technology for the blind and visually impaired.
It's My Job Podcast #16: Dr. Mona S. Minkara
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Rytey interviews Dr. Mona S. Minkara an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering and an Affiliate Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and filmmaker.
FREE APH Technology through the Center of Assistive Technology Training (CATT)
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Learn more about this exciting federal program for students with visual impairments!
National Chip and Dip Day: O&M Activity
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Celebrate National Chip and Dip Day with this fun O&M activity!
CVI and AT
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A TVI/COMS discusses how to assess and implement assistive technology that will remove barriers to access for students with CVI

CVI and AT
cover photo of presenter Allie Futty

A TVI/COMS discusses how to assess and implement assistive technology that will remove barriers to access for students with CVI

Build a Mental Map of Campus
Photo of Governor Morehead School sign, established in 1869. Text, "Build a mental map of YOUR school for the blind!"
Before attending a summer session or event at the school for the blind, use a digital non-visual map to build a mental map of campus!
Braille Boom Cards: Braille Learning Series 2
Cartoon person with hands on a braille book beside a Perkins Brailler with text, "Braille Learning Series 2, Perkins Brailler."
Here is a fun, interactive activity about the Perkins Braille Writer!
Person-Centered Planning - self-paced
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Support students’ pathways to success through this facilitated approach that empowers the student to lead the team

The CVI Practice Framework: An approach to Supporting Children with Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)
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#24 in the CVI for the TVI webinar series

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