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Functional Vision Assessments: Part 2 of a 3 part CVI Assessment Series
Transitioning between operating systems is never easy; this is the first post in a series on transitioning from Windows To Mac for screen reader users.
Why a world without web accessibility would negatively impact my life as someone with low vision and a neurological condition.
Download this accessible pumpkin story for your emerging/early reader!
Use this fun app to introduce digital tables to young students!
Screen sharing is not always an option. Try using an external camera to view the front of the room and board!
Ellen Mazel discusses UMass Boston's Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) courses
Here is a fun acorn lesson plan - perfect to do before Back-to-School Night!
In the final post of the note-taking series, demonstrations of scanning and note-taking applications for the Android environment are provided.
This activity-based curriculum from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired can be used to teach and promote self-determination skills with youth who are blind or visually impaired.
An awesome volunteer opportunity, learn how to describe YouTube videos for the blind with YouDescribe.
Encouraging a student to independently learn more and explore her tech!
A review of 5 of the most common screen readers for persons who may know little about screenreaders but need some insights.
Accessible version of the Little Puppy is Lost book.
Expanding your O&M lessons with this fun activity for non-traditional O&M students.
The Control F find shortcut in Word is a useful way for JAWS users to navigate long word documents, especially if they use a refreshable braille display.
How I use the Brainfuse app with low vision to help me with my physics homework. A free resource from my local library!
Fun activities that apply coding and engineering concepts using simple robots, part 2.
Fun activities to apply coding and engineering concepts using simple robots.
Build an educational action plan personalized for your child with CVI
How and why I request certain paper sizes for different document types, and my preferred types of paper as a student with low vision.
Picture in a Flash uses special paper & heat to create raised line drawings. This article outlines the basics of the process and operation of the machine.
Challenge your students with this fun activity only requires plastic cups, a couple of command cards and brain power!
In previous posts, we've looked at a variety of Braille Displays. In the final installment, we are going to highlight the Braille XL from HIMS.
In this post I describe and present video demonstrations of the use of various types of styluses with the Noteshelf 2 and PDF Expert apps for the iPad.
Functional Vision Assessments: Part 1 of a 3 part CVI Assessment Series
Can you believe everything you read online? Teach your students how to protect themselves!
Incorporate the principles from high Phase II to Phase III CVI
January 30, 31, 2020
Solve these fun and accessible digital crossword puzzles!
How I talk to my college suite mates about my vision loss, disability, and chronic illness.
This is part two of the Screen Reader for Low Vision Students series.
A tutorial on effective file management using the "Save As" command; a step by step process is presented.
A brief examination of research that explores the relationship between self-determination and computer aided instruction (CAI).
You've probably known for a while that you could make your own Alexa skills, but did you know how easy it can be?
Consider introducing your potential or emerging braille reader to a refreshable Braille Display!
ten things to know about going to college with a blindness cane and learning to use a cane in college.
Try these tried and true tips when learning VoiceOver gestures or when teaching students/adults 3-finger gestures.
This workshop focuses on recommended practices in early intervention and early childhood special education
Oct. 19, 2019
Learning to step back and allow students to be as independent as possible is a crucial step in helping them to develop independence.