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ObjectiveEd: Hybrid O&M
Whiteboard drawing of cartoon O&M looking at the ObjectiveEd IEP clock analogy goal on her home computer.
How does a hybrid or distancing learning curriculum platform work for Orientation and Mobility?
IPEVO Camera: Near and Distance Viewing
Image of iPEVO document camera and text, "IPEVO Near and Distance"
Have you tried this portable document camera as a remote instruction tool and/or magnifying device for students with low vision?
It's My Job Podcast #11
Cartoon image of a girl holding a microphone and text, "It's My Job Podcast #11: Ginny Owens"
Singer/songwriter, author, and speaker Ginny Owens is interviewed by Elora
New Accessibyte Arcade Game: Rock, Paper, Scissors
Game Logo with Rock, Scissors, Paper in print and hand gesture; text, "Accessibyte's New Game!"
This classic game is now a easy-to-play computer game!
John's O&M Lesson 5: 3 Types of Communities
Photo of Pittsboro courthouse and text, "John's O&M (and Social Studies!) Lesson #5"
Use a local map to learn about nearby urban, suburban, and rural communities
Promoting Independence in Activities of Daily Living for Students with Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment: Considerations for the Home & Caregiver
uncluttered child's bedroom with solid muted colors

Modifications in the home environment, in light of the 10 characteristics of CVI, can advance skills in independence

Recreation and Leisure: A Student's Perspective
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What does Emma have to say about the ECC area of Recreation and Leisure?
Vendor List
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Where can you find . . . ? Check out this vendor list!
Editing a Non-Visual Digital Map from the Map Library
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How can I edit a map that I did not create?
Seven Unexpected Disability Accommodations for Virtual Learning
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Seven disability accommodations I had to request after I started taking classes and exams online as a college student with low vision.
Zoom Remote control
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Using the Zoom video conferencing remote control feature to teach BVI students virtually and effectively
Math by Ear: Add and Subtract Negative Numbers
Image of a computer screen with numerous math equations and text, "Math by Ear: Negative Numbers"
Methods for adding and subtracting negative numbers
Math by Ear: Introduction
Image of a computer showing numerous math equations and text, "Math by Ear: Intro"
Audio math lessons for middle and high school students!
John's O&M Lesson 4: Analyzing Map Data
photo of Pittsboro courthouse and text, "John's O&M Lesson #4"
How can maps be used to encourage critical thinking? This lesson can be taught remotely!
Social Interaction Skills: A Student's Perspective
Text, "The ECC Social Interaction: a Student's Perspective"
Emma shares her thoughts about the ECC are of social interaction skills.
An Overview of Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment
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Support the educational needs of students with Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)

Virtual Learning Starter Kit: Quick Assist
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Quick Assist provides a simple, free, built-in distance troubleshooting option for vision professionals and students who use Windows computers.
Accessibyte Online Platform and Remote Learning
Image of Accessibyte games: computer displaying Quick Cards, tablet with Typio and phones with Typio.
Have you tried these accessible educational games?
Virtual Learning Starter Kit: Windows Computers
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Computers running Windows offer a highly capable and accessible platform suitable for facilitating virtual learning.
Map Library
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Explore the growing library of Non-Visual Digital Maps in the online Map Library

Remote Instruction: Emerging Reader who is Deaf-Blind
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Looking for fun literacy activities that can be taught remotely?
Teacher-Created Resource Library!
Young girl reading a teacher-created print/braille book with her hands on the braille.
Need free accessible digital materials? Check out Paths to Technology's new Resource Library!
John's O&M Lesson 3: Whole-to-Part Mental Map
Photo of Pittsboro courthouse and text, "John's O&M Lesson #3"
Teach your student to build a strong mental map of the whole area then fill in the details!
Independent Living Skills: A Student's Perspective
Image of text, "The ECC Independent Living a Student's Perspective"
Learn what Emma thinks about the ECC area, Independent Living Skills.
State Capitals Lesson: Non-Visual Digital Maps
Colorful US map with states and capital labeled and text, "Accessible State Capitals lesson"
Can your student answer these social studies questions using the linked accessible map?
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
uncluttered child's bedroom with solid muted colors

Modifications in the home environment, in light of the 10 characteristics of CVI, can advance skills in independence

John's O&M Lesson 2: Learn about Streets
Photo of Pittsboro Historic Courthouse and text, "John's O&M Lesson #2"
Using non-visual digital maps to teach street concepts to an elementary student.
CVI: Considerations for Distance Learning part 2 Phase III
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Overarching Principles and practical advice

ACVREP and CEU Credits for Paths to Technology Bloggers!
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COMS, CATIS, and TVIs earn credits by sharing your knowledge!
Accessible Science
Kate Fraser works with secondary students on a circuitry project

Resources for students with visual impairments in all areas and grade levels of Science education.

Apps That Teach VoiceOver Gestures
Cartoon hand with pointer finger and text, "Apps that Teach VoiceOver Gestures"
Introducing VoiceOver to students? Check out these VoiceOver gesture teaching strategies and apps!
Orientation and Mobility: A Student's Perspective
The ECC Orientation and Mobility: A Student's Perspective
What does Emma think about the ECC area of O&M?
Remote Instruction: What Do Your Kids Need At Home?
Student with hands on his computer mouse sitting at a table in a home learning environment with a sibling at a separate table.
What are the "must haves" for a home learning space in case students do not go back to the classroom?
Map Library Webinar
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Mark your calendar and join the live webinar, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 1:00-2:00pm eastern

John's O&M Lesson 1: Non-Visual Digital Maps for Elementary Student
Image of Pittsboro's Historic courthouse with text, " John's O&M Lesson #1"
How to introduce non-visual digital maps to an elementary student and the first in a progressive series of orientation lessons.
Why Non-Visual Digital Maps for Young Students?
Photo of Pittsboro's historical courthouse and text, "Why non-visual digital maps for young students?"
Accessible, interactive digital maps for early elementary students? Absolutely!
Non-Visual Digital Maps: Self-Voicing Feature
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Learn how to use the non-visual digital maps without a screen reader!
2020 Early Connections Virtual Conference
A collage of young stdeunts with visual impairments: Early Connections Virtual Conference

Enjoy our virtual conference presentations, with the option to earn Professional Development Points or Continuing Education Credits

Ten Form Emails to Send to Your Professors
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How to unapologetically ask your professors to help over email and get what you want.
Our Cooking Adventure is Done... So Now What??
3 images of tech: Ruby, ZoomText, Magnifier and text, "Tech: Transition Students"
We are sad to say that our month of Meal Kit fun has come to an end... but that doesn't mean our blogging has to! Find out what our next topic will be!!
Assistive Technology: A Student's Perspective
"The ECC Assistive Technology: A Student's Perspective"
Emma shares her experiences with the ECC area, Assistive Technology.
How to Create Accessible Digital Maps Using SAS Graphics Accelerator and Google Maps
Screenshot of NIU university map with the virtual cane focus on Holmes Student Center, Bearing 2 O'clock, distance 397 yards.
Quickly create customized, accessible digital maps that students can use to build mental maps and answer map-related educational questions.
Literacy and CVI:High Phases II and III
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Support literacy achievement for students in late Phase II through Phase III who are ready to learn to read print

How to Adapt Bocce for Blind or Visually Impaired
Image of 3 men standing by red, yellow and blue Bocce balls.
Let's play Bocce - a fun outdoor summer game!
Show Your Work: Documenting Independent Student Work
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This post describes a method for using a shared document for students to document their independent work.
The O&M Quiz: Creating a Better Online Quiz Together
"The O&M Quiz: Creating a Better online Quiz Together. Landmarks & Clues? intersections? images of water hydrant and coffee cup
This post describes an activity that allows instructors and students to work together to create and post online quizzes.
Splashtop Secure Remote Access, Remote Support and Collaboration Solutions for Educational Institutions
The Splashtop log, a large computer connected to three smaller ones
An overview of Splashtop secure remote access software for education
Virtual Computer Instruction: Lessons Learned
The sound blaster external sound card
How to teach computer technology remotely successfully.
Accessibility Overview Workbook Series 7: Invert & Color Features
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Having trouble seeing your iOS screen?

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