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Cosmic Numbers: Accessible Number Line App Semester 2
Screenshot of Level 2: Drag Astronaut Tommy to tick 2 on the number line ranging 0-5. Text, "Number Line App"
Teaching number line concepts has never been easier or more fun!
No-Tech Solutions for Drawing Graphs with Low Vision and Dysgraphia
No-tech solutions for drawing graphs with low vision and dysgraphia. www.veroniiiica.com
My favorite no-tech solutions for drawing graphs and creating charts with low vision and dysgraphia-no screens required.
It's My Job Podcast #8
Cartoon image of a girl holding a microphone and text, "It's My Job Podcast #8: Chancey Fleet"
Chancey Fleet, Assistive Technology Coordinator for the New York Public Library, is interviewed by Christian.
Zoom 101: Basic Steps for Using Zoom
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Interested in learning to use Zoom, a popular video conferencing application?
What Distance Learning Means to Me: 8th Grader with Low Vision
Cartoon of young lady sitting on a couch with a Mac and text, "What Distance Learning Means to Me: 8th grader with low vision"
In her recording, this young lady shares how remote learning has impacted her tech skills.
How to Learn Another Language with Duolingo: A Student's App Review
Duolingo's logo and text, "Learn a new language!"
Sienna reviews and demonstrates the accessibility of Duolingo, an accessible and fun language app.
It's My Job Podcast #7: Maureen Hayden
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Maureen the Marine Biologist is interviewed by Sofia.
Remote Desktop Applications for Distance Teaching and Learning
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Applications for educators to remotely help students with computer technical and navigational issues.
Math Apps Summary Post for Students K-3rd Grade
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Wondering how to get started with introducing young students to accessible digital math skills?
Review: Snap and Read
Snap and Read LOGO text is Snap and Read in front of a compass
Snap and Read is a browser based tool that has many useful features for the visually impaired, notably CVI, but it is not accessible for blind students.
Coding, Cubetto and O&M
Cubetto Robot (big block on wheels) on a route to go around an obstacle (3 cups) with text, "Cubetto Robot and O&M"
See how this student was motivated to learn a challenging school route through 'coding' the Cubetto robot!
More Cool Games that can be Played on Zoom Part 2: VI Twist
Cartoon man with raised hand looking at computer at text, "Games Played on Zoom: VI Twist"
social distancing? No Problem! Play these games with a 'VI twist' through Zoom.
Webinar: Creating Accessible Maps Using SAS Graphics Accelerator and Google Maps
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Free webinar on how to create and use accessible digital maps.
Webinar: Learn how to create accessible charts, graphs, and maps
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This free webinar is geared for students with VIB middle school and up! Recorded webinar and resources now available.
Online Activities that Help Prepare for College Transition
Online Activities that help prepare for college transition. www.veroniiiica.com
How to prepare for college using free online resources, aimed at students with disabilities and assistive tech users.
Google Meet/Hangouts as a Visually Impaired User
Google Meet & Hangouts logos and "Blind Access" in print and braille; and "Meet and Hangouts Accessibility" in print.
Want to know if Google Meet/Hangouts is accessible with a screen reader?
Access and Engagement Survey: COVID-19 Remote Education for Students with Visual Impairments
Access and Engagement logo and text, "COVID-19 Remote Instruction for Students with VIB Survey"
Understanding the challenges and successes of educating students with visual impairments during COVID-19 school closures.
ObjectiveEd Daily Live Webinars
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Free live webinars on ObjectiveEd braille games and O&M games!
National Tech Standards; General Education Perspective
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Seeking general education teacher who is familiar with technology standards.
TeachersPayTeachers School Access: Free During School Closures
TpT logo and text, "Free During School Closures"
Have you discovered TpT - teacher-created resources for teachers?
TBSVI Short-Term Programs Class Videos
Cartoon image of teacher in front of computer running JAWS and text, "Free Classes on YouTube: Abacus, Orion TI-84, JAWS, iOS".
Video tutorials for Orion TI-84, abacus, JAWS, and iOS designed for students!
BrailleSense Polaris: April 2020 Firmware Upgrade
BrailleSense Polaris braille notetaker with a 32 cell refreshable braille display, Perkin’s style keyboard & small LCD display.
BrailleSense Polaris firmware upgrade
ObjectiveEd and Microsoft Help Students Practice Braille During Pandemic
Photo of hands on a braille display and open app on iPhone with text, "Remote Braille Instruction: Braille AI Tutor"
Have you tried Braille AI Tutor - it's perfect for virtual instruction!
Inaccessible vs. Accessible PDFs: Making All PDFs Accessible!
Logos: Voice Dream Reader and Claro PDF and text, "Convert to Accessible PDFs & Images"
Learn how to convert inaccessible PDFs accessible with a screen reader!
Ways to Practice Self-Advocacy in the Virtual Classroom
Ways to practice self-advocacy in the virtual classroom. www.veroniiiica.com
My Tips for practicing self-advocacy skills in the virtual classroom, and how to self-advocate in remote learning environments.
Braille Notetaker Checklist
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Here is a 'generic' checklist that works with any braille notetaker!
Six Cool Games that can be Played on Zoom
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Social distancing? No problem! Play these games through Zoom!
CVI-Friendly Videos Part 2: Resources for Students with CVI
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Check out these teacher-created videos for students with CVI!
It's My Job Podcast #6: Ray Campbell
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Ray Campbell, Senior Accessibility Analyst in Digital Technology at United Airlines, is interviewed by Mohammed.
Create Higher Quality Digital Materials for Remote Learning
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Replace poor quality photos of print worksheets with scanned PDFs using your iPhone.
Using JAWS in Tandem with a Student
Photo o JAWS logo on two devices with text, "JAWS Tandem".
JAWS Tandem enables "hands-on" remote JAWS training!
School Closures: Emerging Patterns for Students with Visual Impairments
Image of person wearing a face mask leaning over and typing on a computer; text: " Reflections on Initial School Closures"
Reflections from TVIs on the impact of virtual classrooms and remote instruction for students with VIB after the first couple of weeks of school closures.
Socratic App Accessibility Review
Socratic app Accessibility Review. www.veroniiiica.com
How I use the free Socratic app for iOS and Android to get homework help and better understand topics related to science, math, history & English.
Accessibility Overview Workbook Series 5: Zoom
Smiling teen holding an iPad with text, "Zoom"
This workbook series focuses on iOS accessibility features; post #5 is dedicated to the Zoom feature.
Wayfinder: New O&M App!
Screenshot of Wayfinder: block with medieval buildings and streets. Text "Wayfinder: O&M App"
Check out this cool O&M game by ObjectiveEd!
Companies/Organizations Providing Support and Free Subscriptions during School Closure
Logos for 3 companies: Dream Vision Group, Accessibyte Online, and Epic; text, "Tech Support and Free Subscriptions"
TVIs, are you looking for tech support and free accessible subscriptions to support your virtual instruction?
E.A.R.S. - Free ECC Audio Lessons
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Try these virtual audio lessons that teach adaptive daily living skills - including basic O&M skills!
Guide Dog Online Workshops for Students
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So your students things they want a guide dog? Join this online workshop!
How to Keep Your Zoom Meetings Safe
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Tips on how to set your Zoom sessions to keep them private.
Remote Instruction Tip: Using Screen Recording to Create Fun Voiceover Activities
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This video tutorial demonstrates how to teach your student to use Screen Recording while using Voiceover
Hoopla App Review
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Use your library card to access books, movies, music and TV with the Hoopla app.
Remote Instruction Tip: Using Screen Recording on an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch to Create Engaging Content
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This video tutorial demonstrates how to use the built-in screen recording function on your iOS device to support remote student learning.
Seeing the Unseen: GLAS Education
Photo of Tim Fahlberg in a science classroom with a tactile hidden object box and 2 tactile grid platforms with cubes.
Learn how to probe the polar surface with this hands-on science activity.
It's My Job Podcast #5: Áine Kelly-Costello
Cartoon image of a girl holding a microphone and text, It's My Job Podcast #5: Áine Kelly-Costello"
Áine Kelly-Costello, a student of Investigative Journalism, Paralympian, writer, and advocate is interviewed by Sienna.
It's My Job Podcast #4: Madelyn Stafford
Cartoon image of a girl holding a microphone and text, It's My Job Podcast #4: Madelyn Stafford"
Ms. Madelyn Stafford, a Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired, is interviewed by Mohammed.
Using Screen Readers in Google Classrooms
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Testing common screen readers for navigation in Google Classrooms and a recommendation of the best option, Google ChromeVox
Learning Management Systems in the Age of Pandemic
Graduate in cap and gown with electronic devices he used to learn and graduate, phone, computer, etc.
A narrative of how our BVI school quickly chose a Learning Management System for immediate use in this new age of a pandemic.
Remote Learning Materials: Student with CVI and Multiple Disabilities
Photo of Egg Hunt book cover (two bright Easter eggs with background of green field and blue sky and text,"CVI: Visual Scanning"
Download these free digital books/PDFs designed specifically for students with CVI!
Interlining Braille: Remotely!
Braille document on an iPad with Apple Pen writing corresponding print & Good Notes app. Text, "Interlining Braille: Remotely"
Is your student completing assignment in braille during COVID-19 school closures?
Ballyland iOS Apps Free During School Closures
Image of 6 Ballyland characters and text, "Ballyland by Sonokids. Ballyland Apps: Free until April 1st"
Ballyland iOS apps are fully accessible iOS apps for young students with visual impairments - offered at no cost from April 1, 2020!

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