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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
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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
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This article features an overview of TypeAbility from Yesaccessible!
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: iBook
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Learn all about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the soldiers who guard it!
Mystery Guide Dog #4
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Consider this AAC app for students with multiple disabilities who are approaching transition.
Sounding Board App Review
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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This tutorial will provide an overview of how Audio Supported Reading (ASR) can meet the challenges of students with print-related disabilities

Ten Things I Wish My TVI Taught Me About Transition
Ten things I wish my TVI taught me about transition. www.veroniiiica.com
Ten things that I wish my teacher of the visually impaired would have taught me about transitioning to a four-year college with low vision.
BrailleSense Polaris: Copying and Pasting Files and Folders
Photo of BrailleSense Polaris braille notetaker with 32 cell refreshable braille display and Perkins-style keyboard.
Current bug-work around and strategies for overcoming software bugs.
So Many Braille Displays, Which One is Right for My Student: Part Three
Photo of Braille Edge 40 and text, "So many braille displays. Which one is right for my student? Braille Edge 40"
The third in a series that describes a variety of braille displays, pointing out the advantages of each unit. This article features the HIMS Braille Edge.
Coding Club Activity: SAS CodeSnaps and Sphero Robot
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Try this accessible coding activity with your students!
I Have VI Technology, Now What?
4 photos of hands holding devices with text, "I have VI technology, now what? Finding solutions for learning how to use tech."
Finding solutions to common technology problems facing Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments.
Accessible Digital Kindergarten Books
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Here are accessible ePub books for beginning readers!
Make A Choice: AAC App Review
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Try this simple and inexpensive communication app!
JAWS Topics Series Announcement & First Post: Typing Feedback
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I will be taking on a personal project aiming to provide clear, concise explanations of various settings within JAWS, based on my experiences.
Improved View in MS Word!
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Use the Page Width Microsoft Word zoom setting to improve your visual access to documents without having to change the font size!
ACT WorkKeys Accessibility Part II (.pdf conversion for easier accessibility)
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Converting a semi accessible .pdf textbook quiz into a completely accessible quiz in MS Word.
iSays App Review
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Try this digital version of the classic Simon color/sound memory game!
How to Create Custom Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows
How to create Custom keyboard shortcuts in Windows. www.veroniiiica.com
How to create custom keyboard shortcuts in Windows to open different programs using only your keyboard. Great for screen reader users!
Accessible K-12 Computer Science Resources
Image of a teacher leaning helping a high school student writing code on a computer using a Braille Display.
Check out these accessible coding resources!

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