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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)
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Design and implement an augmentative and alternative communication system (AAC) for individuals with Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)

4to24 App: Preparing Your Child for Success!
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4to24 is a resource for parents of children and youth who are blind or have low vision and are between the ages of 4 and 24 years.
It's My Job! Podcast #19: Sajja Koirala
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Cheyenne interviews Sajja Koirala a PhD Communication student at Hawaii Univsersity who is involved in accessibility and audio description.
Introducing Abstract Art Lesson: CVI
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Expanded Core and STEAM includes art activities!
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

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.
Early Intervention and CVI: Using “Idea Sheets” with Families in Natural Routines
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Improve easy adaptations of the home environment and activities within the families’ daily routines.

Early Intervention and CVI: Using “Idea Sheets” with Families in Natural Routines
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CVI for the TVI webinar series: January 2021

CVI and O&M
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Join two experienced COMS for this presentation on Orientation & Mobility instruction for students with CVI

CVI and O&M
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A CVI tutorial with two certified Orientation & Mobility Specialists discussing  implications  of CVI for safe independent travel.

ABC's of iOS: VoiceOver for Kids 3 - 8 Course
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Learn how to introduce an iPad running VoiceOver to a young student!
Apple Pay
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How to make shopping easier and safer!
Crowd Sourced Lesson Library
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Need a lesson or have a lesson to share? Check out the Lesson Library!
Kids Listen: Free Podcasts for Kids!
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Cool podcasts for kids - including educational podcasts and activities!
Beginning Readers -Sight Words: Lesson, Activities, Tips
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Follow Sadie, a beginner reader with CVI, through a series of lessons!
Reading Remotely
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Tactile stories done from a distance can be a challenge.
IPEVO Camera: Near and Distance Viewing
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Have you tried this portable document camera as a remote instruction tool and/or magnifying device for students with low vision?
Promoting Independence in Activities of Daily Living for Students with Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment: Considerations for the Home & Caregiver
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Modifications in the home environment, in light of the 10 characteristics of CVI, can advance skills in independence

Teacher-Created Resource Library!
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Need free accessible digital materials? Check out Paths to Technology's new Resource Library!
Remote Instruction using Seesaw for Dual Media Learner
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Strategies, games and activities: a combination of braille, magnification and tech for an emerging reader!
Promoting Independence in Activities of Daily Living for Students with Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment: Considerations for the Home & Caregiver
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Modifications in the home environment, in light of the 10 characteristics of CVI, can advance skills in independence

CVI: Considerations for Distance Learning part 2 Phase III
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Overarching Principles and practical advice

2020 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

Creating IEPs for Students with CVI
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This tutorial examines the importance of including the expanded core curriculum for students with CVI in their IEPs.

Cooking Without Looking: Week Three
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Our chefs have made it to their third week of cooking! They are serving up another week of tips and tricks.... and now things are really heating up!
Creating CVI-Friendly Videos using PowerPoint
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Quick and easy method to create CVI-friendly videos using PowerPoint and two free web applications.
CVI: Considerations for Distance Learning tutorial
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CVI: Considerations for Distance Learning

ABC's of iOS: A VoiceOver Manual for Toddlers and Beyond!
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This manual will help you introduce iOS technology and VoiceOver to 3 to 8 year old students!
Adapted Ocean Animal Book for Student with CVI
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Remote instructional video for parents and accessible book for students with CVI.
Ballyland Keyboarding Software: Special Offer!
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Sonokids is offering a COVID-19 discount to the Paths to Technology Community!
Creating Engaging Adapted CVI-Friendly Books with Nothing but Free Apps and an iPad
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Learn how to use free apps to create engaging digital content for students with CVI!
CVI: Considerations for Distance Learning
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CVI: Considerations for Distance Learning

Middle School Virtual O&M: Thursday Zoom Meetings
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Join these lively virtual meetings on O&M-related topics!
Word Melodies: Emerging Reading and Writing App
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Just released - an exciting, fully accessible app for students who are emerging or beginner readers!
Tips for Providing Remote Video Instruction for Students with CVI
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Tips for maximizing remote video instruction for students with CVI.
Behind Every Great Student Stands a Great Parent
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Tips from parents who have raised extraordinary kids with visual impairments.
APH's The Littlest Pumpkin Tactile Book and Sound Effects!
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The Novel Effect app adds sound effects to APH's tactile book!
Novel Effect App Review
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Bring reading to life with Novel Effect app!
Trick-or-Treat Orientation Activity
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Here is a fun orientation lesson for October!
.How to Help Your Child with CVI: A Self-Paced Tutorial for Parents and Professionals
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Build an educational action plan personalized for your child with CVI

Vision After Occipital Lobectomy and Related Surgeries
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Monika Jones, of the Brain Recovery Project, shares information presented at the 2018 AER International Conference.

Phase III CVI
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This course will provide content related to students who have cortical visual impairment (CVI) and who are considered to be in Phase III CVI.

Vision After Occipital Lobectomy and Related Surgeries
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Monika Jones, of the Brain Recovery Project, shares information presented at the 2018 AER International Conference.

Teaching Independent Living Skills (Keys 11)
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There are 2 sessions included in this training module that demonstrate theories and best practices for independent living.

Becoming a Team to Build Understanding of CVI
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We met with Ellen Mazel and she just said that everything's going to get better. Can you believe it?

Colorscape App for Digital Coloring Activities
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The Colorscape app allows you to turn any picture on your camera roll into a digital coloring page. I review the pros, cons and accessibility of this app.
Amazon Fire TV Stick: An Accessibility Review
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This is an accessibility review of Amazon's Fire TV Stick with Alexa and contains links to resources to help you get started with your device.
A Parent's Perspective: Helping Your Child with Multiple Disabilities Engage with the World Around Them
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In this webcast, Amber talks about how important it is to involve children with disabilities in their community and gives advice on how to make this work.

Advocating For Your Child's Needs
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Diana Autin offers deafblindness guidance based on Educational Service Guidelines that were developed by New Jersey's SPAN.

Crafting the Best IEP for Your Child Who is Blind or Visually Impaired
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In this webcast, Tim Pennington provides advice to parents regarding IEPs and how to negotiate the process to obtain the best result for their child.

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