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Elementary School Classrooms and Low Vision: Designing Accessible Classroom Series
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Here are my tips for creating and inclusive and accessible classroom who are blind, low vision and visually impaired.
ABC's of iOS: VoiceOver for Kids 3 - 8 Course
Toddler touching an iPad screen with Text, "ABC's of iOS Course"
Learn how to introduce an iPad running VoiceOver to a young student!
Elf Activities: Bringing People Together!
Photo of Elf in a Zoom Meeting - sitting on a desk in front of a keyboard with his image on the computer monitor.
These mischievous little elves are spreading smiles remotely!
Math Melodies App Part 1: Addition
Screenshot of 89+37 addition problem in Math Melodies app, and text, "Digital Addition"
This is a fully accessible math app which is now available for iOS and Android!
It's My Job Podcast #12: Annie Chiappetta
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Author, poet and retired family therapist Annie Chiappetta is interviewed by Jose
Dimple Duo: Toy to Develop Finger Strength
Photo of toddler pressing silicone buttons with index fingers using Dimpl Duo toy.
Students need strong fingers to produce braille using a Perkins and to create gestures used with technology!
Peekaboo Presents App Review
Image of red wrapped present in front of a Christmas tree and text, "Peakaboo Present: 1-finger Gesture"
Use this fun holiday-themed app to reinforce 1-finger tap and/or 1-finger double tap!
National Homework Hotline for Blind or Visually Impaired Students: Part 2
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NHH-BVI is providing FREE homework help for students with visual impairments!
CVI and Remote Learning
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A CVI tutorial exploring promising adaptations to remote learning for students with CVI

CVI and Remote Learning
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Join three educators for this presentation on promising practices for remote learning for stduents with CVI

CVI and AAC
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A CVI tutorial with an SLP and TVI discussing  implications  of CVI for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

CVI and AAC
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An SLP and TVI discuss CVI and the implications for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Santa's Sleigh Ride: Geography & Map Activities
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Where in the world is Santa and his reindeer?
ObjectiveEd: Cardinal Directions
Cartoon images of an O&M and student pointing in various directions. "Sara & Maya: Reinforcement Learning; cardinal directions."
Learn how ObjectiveEd games can reinforce and track student progress with O&M skills.
Christmas Alphabet Book
Christmas Alphabet book cover with an image of Santa, audio button, and text, "Emerging Reader Book".
Check out this Christmas-themed alphabet book for emerging readers!
Google Classroom Using NVDA/JAWS Part 5
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Step-by-step video tutorial series for educators, students and families!
Supporting CVI during Orientation & Mobility
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CVI for the TVI webinar series: December 2020

Gus the Ghost and Thanksgiving Poem: Reading Comprehension Activities
Cartoon images: Ghost, Turkey, and Santa with text, "Reading Comprehension Activities"
Improve reading comprehension with this twisted holiday poem!
Teaching Braille Remotely to a Student with Autism
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Remote instruction success story!
Teaching iPhone with VoiceOver to Adults
Photo of an older woman and text, "Introducing Seniors to an iPhone"
Strategies for introducing an iPhone with VoiceOver to an adult family member who recently lost his/her vision
Student Activity: Types of Tech
"What's Your Story" written in chalk on a chalk board.
Students sharing about their assistive technology!
Tips to Stay Organized in Virtual Classes
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Tips for staying on top of assignments in virtual classes from someone who has taken 30+ online classes!
Apple Pay
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How to make shopping easier and safer!
Learning Numeric Keypad Layout: Activities
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Touch typing should include the numeric keypad; does your student know and use the ten-key?
Missing Accelerate Button: Non-Visual Digital Maps
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Here is a workaround if your Google Map is missing the Accelerate button.
Creating Accessible Books Using Pages
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Create fun accessible books for the iPad that are EASY to navigate with VoiceOver and a Braille Display!
Google Classroom using NVDA/JAWS Part 4
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Step-by-step video tutorial series for educators, students and families!
Pittsboro Map Lessons: Getting Started
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New to non-visual digital maps? Use this simplified map to get started!
Making Literacy Decisions for Children with CVI, with Tammy Reisman
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CVI for the TVI webinar series: November 2020

Crowd Sourced Lesson Library
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Need a lesson or have a lesson to share? Check out the Lesson Library!
Join the Conversation: Flatten Inaccessibility Report, American Foundation of the Blind
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Join the next Town Hall on the Topic of Education Across the Lifespan

ObjectiveEd: Wayfinding App
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Try this motivating app to teach orientation and mental mapping skills!
Teaching Time: CVI
Photo of Sadie with hands on the hour and minutes clock hands and text, "Teaching Time: CVI"
Follow Sadie as she learns about clocks and time.
Map Concept: To Turn or Not To Turn
kindergarten student exploring a tactile store map with an O&M
Should my student turn the map as he/she travels?
The JAWS Song by Spinrockers
The Spinrockers, Devin and Mary dressed in western wear sitting on a bench holding their canes singing The JAWS song, TSBVI logo
Here is a fun way to learn JAWS commands!
Concept Development: Putting ORIENTATION back into O&M
Image of 3 year old Victor with procane by large red cement Target ball and Victor college freshman sitting on campus.
Does your student have a full toolbox of ORIENTATION skills?
Making Distance Learning Meaningful for Learners with CVI: Creating a CVI-Friendly Digital Book
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CVI for the TVI webinar series: October 2020

ABC’s of iOS: VoiceOver for Kids 3-8
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Analyze your student’s level for intentional touching and basic tech skills by teaching iOS gestures through learning games.

Google Classroom using NVDA/JAWS Part 3
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Step-by-step video tutorial series for educators, students and families!
Introducing the Keyboard - CVI Lesson and Tips
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Follow Sadie, a beginner reader with CVI, through a series of lessons!
Battle of the Tools!
Battle of the Tools Abacus vs. Paper cover page
Which is faster - Abacus or paper?
White Cane Day!
Kindergarten student walking on a sidewalk using a white cane and text, "White Cane Day!"
October 15 is White Cane Day - here is a poem that celebrates white canes!
ObjectiveEd: Auditory Awareness
Cartoon image of Jose in a swivel chair with headphones holding an iPad and Sara standing behind him. "Audio Astroid: O&M Game"
Learn how the Audio Astroid game teaches O&M concepts!
Google Classroom Using NVDA/JAWS Part 2
Graphic with "Part 2: Stream Tab, Classwork Tab and People Tab, SixDotMath presents, Google Classroom Using NVDA/JAWS"
Step-by-step video tutorial series for educators, students and families!
BrailleBuzz App Review
BrailleBuzz logo with text, "Beginning Braille App"
Looking for a beginning braille letter app for young students?
Access and Engagement Survey Results
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Results and recommendations are now available!
ObjectiveEd: Assistive Technology
Cartoon drawing of Sara handing Kamal an iPad with text, "ObjectiveEd: VoiceOver Gestures"
This video introduces to apps that teach/reinforce VoiceOver gestures.
Format for Remote Instruction Lessons
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What formats work best and why?
Google Classroom Using NVDA/JAWS Part 1
SixDotMath presents Google Classroom Using NVDA/JAWS Part 1: Joining a class, Overview, Dealing with Pop-Ups, & Dashboard
Step-by-step video tutorial series for educators, students and families!
Kids Listen: Free Podcasts for Kids!
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Cool podcasts for kids - including educational podcasts and activities!

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