Allie_Futty

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Statewide Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist

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Hello all! I am a TVI, COMS, CATIS, living in Vermont. I am passionate about meeting the assitive technology needs of ALL learners with VI, especially those with the most complex educational needs. I have taught several courses in Assistive Technology at the university level and have presented both regionally and nationally on topics related to assistive technology.

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I am a teacher of the visually impaired (TVI), certified orientation and mobility specialist (COMS), and certified assistive technology instructional specialist for people with visual impairments (CATIS) and am currently employed at the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired as a statewide assistive technology consultant.  I work with all ages both in and out of school settings.  One of the favorite parts of my job is teaching a six-week course in the summer on podcasting to visually impaired transition age youth.  I have presented on a wide range of topics including low vision access in the math classroom, generating creative activities to meet AT IEP goals, and future leadership in the field of visual impairments. Additionally, I have served as adjunct faculty at Portland State University teaching the assistive technology course in the teacher of the visually impaired program.  I am also passionate about 3D printing educational materials for visually impaired youth and currently serve on the Diagram Center’s 3D Tactiles working group developing standards for 3-D printing for the visually impaired.  
<p>In my free-time I like to play violin, swim, watch basketball, and travel with my unwavering companion, my guide dog, Ellie.<br /></p>

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Posts by Allie_Futty

Article	Published	Date Created
First Week with the Mantis Q40: What I Have Learned so Far	Published	06/21/2020
Assistive Technology: It's the Law	Published	06/21/2020
Creating Engaging Adapted CVI-Friendly Books with Nothing but Free Apps and an iPad	Published	05/12/2020
Chromebook and Low Vision: Maximizing Success	Published	05/11/2020
Remote Instruction Tip: Using Screen Recording to Create Fun Voiceover Activities	Published	04/01/2020
Remote Instruction Tip: Using Screen Recording on an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch to Create Engaging Content	Published	04/01/2020
Tips for Providing Remote Video Instruction for Students with CVI	Published	03/26/2020
Understanding the Text Cursor and JAWS	Published	02/29/2020
Equatio and Google Docs Tutorial	Published	02/07/2019
Using the Writing Wizard App with Students Who Are Low Vision and Have CVI	Published	01/22/2019

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