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BrailleSense Polaris: May 2019 Firmware update
Photo of BrailleSense Polaris braillenotetaker with a 32-cell refreshable Braille Display,Perkin's style keyboard.
Directly copy and paste files from Google Drive to the internal drive on the BrailleSense Polaris.
One-Handed Braille Entry to Windows Computers
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One-handed braille entry is possible if you have a BrailleNote Apex paired with a Windows Computer!
Vital: Creating Accessible Digital Images
Screenshot of Vital website displaying 3+1=4 Number line with Haptic layer, and text, "Vital: Creating Accessible Images"
Educators can now create their own accessible images using this the Vital software!
Seven Places I Don't Take My Blindness Cane
Seven places I don't take my blindness cane. www.veroniiiica.com
I'm not faking my vision impairment, here are seven places I don't use my blindness can and why.
Ballyland Code 3: Pick Up
Ballyland logo, with text, "Ballyland Code 3: Pick Up"
Here is the third Ballyland Coding App - are you ready for a new challenge?
Coding Concepts: We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Photo of We're going on a Bear Hunt book and text, "Coding Activity"
Teach coding concepts using familiar stories.
Student Bloggers on Paths to Technology
Cartoon image of girl holding a document pointing to a white board and text, "Student Bloggers"
What are the benefits to students who blog on P2T?
Dealing with Anxiety about Accommodations
Dealing with Anxiety about Accommodations. www.veroniiiica.com
How I dealt with Anxiety about receiving classroom accommodations and modifications for my low vision.
Reading Books Created with Book Creator App Using an iPad and RBD
iPad with a screen displaying the title page of the book Quack the Duck’s Family and an Orbit Reader 20 braille display on table
Learn how to use a Braille Display to read a teacher-created book!
Accessible Number Line App: University AT project
Screenshot of the Accessible Number Line app showing the astronaut placed on the tick mark above the number one.
This app addresses the issue of teaching number line concepts in a digital format.
Voice Dream Scanner and Voice Dream Reader Demo
Image of scanned PDF with images in Voice Dream Reader; two fingers pinching to zoom in on image.
Check out this OCR app that was created specifically for users with visual impairments!
So Many Braille Displays, Which One is Right for My Student? Part Five
Photos of Braille Trail Reader and Braille Bug with text, "So many Braille Displays, Which One is Right for My Student?
This article will focus exclusively on the Braille Trail Reader LE (recently made available on APH Quota).
The Impact of Clutter on Children with Cerebral Visual Impairment
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Presented by Nicola McDowell

Google Docs Redux
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As an example of the rapid pace of change in technology, a search for instructions using Google Docs revealed some outmoded examples
Sonitunes (Digital Lines App): University AT Project
Screenshot of Sonitunes, Games page with a finger dragging down a line matching "a" to Apple & text, "Accessible Digital Line"
This app addresses the issue of how to make digital lines accessible to students who are visually impaired.
Trust the Process: A Case Study in Literacy and CVI Self-Paced

This tutorial is a case study on the approach used to teach literacy skills to a kindergarten student with Phase III CVI.

Hidden Resources: Collaborative AT Projects with Universities
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Have you tapped into your local university's knowledge and computer science skills?
Understanding Swift Playgrounds
Screenshots from Tyler's video: finger on bottom left corner of tactile grid and corresponding square on app's grid.
The Swift Playgrounds puzzle world is laid out in a 3D 5x5 grid (includes height). To write the code, you need to understand the grid layout.
TypeAbility: More than Just an Accessible Touch Typing Tutor
Image of hands on a keyboard and text, "TypeAbility, More than just an accessible Touch Typing Tutor"
This article features an overview of TypeAbility from Yesaccessible!
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: iBook
American flag in the background with soldiers running and Statue of Liberty.
Learn all about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the soldiers who guard it!
Mystery Guide Dog #4
Cartoon image of smiling young guide dog sitting with his harness on and text, "Mysterious Guide Dog #4 Adventures"
Follow Jen as she shares her experience of getting a new guide dog.
Bop It Micro for Visually Impaired Students
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Can this fun game be used for educational purposes?
Aeden's Journey on the iPad: Part 5
Photo of Aeden pushing button to turn on his Braille Display and text, "Aeden's Journey on the iPad: Part 5"
Aeden learns to pair and check that his Braille Display is talking/conversing with his iPad.
Perkins eLearning to Go
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Perkins Podcasts!
Accessing Content: The ECC Connection
cupboard full of games

Explain the benefits of playing games with your students

How Important is Tech to Students with Visual Impairments?
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Tech provides students with visual impairments with the tools that will take them into the 21 century.
Zany Touch App Review
Zany touch Logo and text, "Learn iOS gestures!"
This app is a FUN way to learn iOS gestures, listening skills and increasing auditory processing!
Using "Share My Location" as a Visually Impaired Traveler
Image of hand holding an iPhone in front of an outdoor trail.
How and why travelers with visual impairments should know about the Share My Location feature.
Noelle the Cat ePub
Cover of the book, Noelle the Cat. The print title and picture of a fluffy white cat sitting at a window are on the cover.
A free accessible digital cat book.
Considerations for Reducing Complexity with the Home
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Marguerite will review the complications that complex environments pose for children who have CVI

JAWS Topics: Basic Navigation
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In order to use a screen reader like JAWS, you need to know the basics to navigation.
Why We Bought the Ruby 7 HD
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The Freedom Scientific Ruby 7 HD has a great combination of features that are ideal for students who have low vision.
So Many Braille Displays, Which One is Right for My Student? Part Four
Photo of Braille Beetle and text, "So Many Braille Displays, Which One is Right for My Student? Smart Beetle.
Braille Beetle: fourth installment in a series of articles describing a variety of braille displays, pointing out the advantages of each unit.
ClaroCom Pro Communication App Review
ClaraCom logo and text, "ClaraCom Pro AAC App"
Consider this AAC app for students with multiple disabilities who are approaching transition.
Sounding Board App Review
Sounding Board logo and text, "Sounding Board AAC App"
Have you tried this multi-modal AAC App?
Planning Transition for Students with Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities
graduate from Perkins

The transition from special education to post school life presents significant challenges to students, their families and their educational teams.

SpecDrums by Sphero: Turn Colors Into Sounds and Sounds Into Learning
SpecDrums color board, 2 finger rings, and print/braille letters spelling, "SpecDrums".
Wearable technology (finger rings) that turn color into musical sounds!
Microsoft Office Alternatives
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A brief examination of the cost of Microsoft Office and alternatives for a VI student.
Trust the Process: A Case Study in Literacy and CVI
Krish using his ipad

This one-hour webinar is a case study on the approach used to teach literacy skills to a kindergarten student with Phase III CVI.

The Unknown Gesture: Split Tap
Image of a hand on the iPad screen demonstrating the split tap gesture and text, "Drag and Split Tap."
The split tap will quickly become your favorite gesture!
Adding Voices to VoiceDream Reader using VPP
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Information on how to add enhanced voices in schools that do not allow in-app purchases.
Seeing the Future: A Proposed Resource for Students with Vision Impairments
Seeing the Future: A Proposed Resource for Students with Vision Impairments. www.veroniiiica.com
My proposed outline for a website that supports students with vision impairments in pursuing higher education.
Laugh and Learn Animal Sounds App Review
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This fun cause-and-effect app c es of s animal names, sounds and and basic tech skills.
Podcasts About or For People with Visual Impairments
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Are you using podcasts as a learning tool?
Egg Carton Unplugged Coding Activity
Photo of Egg Cartons with Easter eggs and annotated arrows showing path; Text, "Egg carton Unplugged Coding Activity"
Teach coding concepts with this fun hands-on coding activity!
Eight Things I'm Glad My TVI Taught Me About Transition
Eight things I am glad my TVI taught me about transition. www.veroniiiica.com
Eight things I'm glad my TVI did to help me prepare to attend a four-year college, and the weird ways they helped me to prepare for anything.
Soundbible
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SoundBible.com offers free and royalty free sound effects for download in either wav or mp3 format.
Using Gamification to Maximize ECC Outcomes Tutorial
kids playing with electronic games

Software developer and entrepreneur Marty Schultz demonstrates electronic game applications to teach skill areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum

AAC for Students with Visual Impairments and Additional Disabilities
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3 topics are included in this training that demonstrate the use of Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC) Systems for children who are d

Assessing Tools for Literacy
boy with computer

This tutorial will provide an overview of how Audio Supported Reading (ASR) can meet the challenges of students with print-related disabilities

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