Paths to Literacy

Promoting #literacy for students who are #blind #visuallyimpaired #deafblind & those with #multipledisabilities | Project of @perkinsvision & @TSBVI_Outreach

[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

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@kellygrillo Thanks for your kind words -- we're so glad you enjoy it! ☺️

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Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram too!

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[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram too!

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[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

Many #math worksheets are not accessible to people who use screen readers. In this blog you'll find math worksheets that can be used by people who use #ScreenReaders, people who use keyboards only, as well as those who want #braille output.

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[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

Join us at the Early Connections Conference on 4/29 in Boston! The ECC will bring together parents and professionals like you—with young children or students who are blind, deafblind, or low-vision, including those with multiple complex disabilities.

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[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

@tmwilks @WhyEyeTeach Thank you so much sharing -- then and now! We love those big, bright flowers!🌺

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Project INSPIRE wants to hear from you! What do you need to know about UEB Technical braille to support your student in STEM courses?

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[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

Easter egg hunts can be fun for all types of learners and ages. Make the appropriate adaptations so all our students can participate and create positive memories.

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[CVi Connect @cviconnect]

Are you looking for literacy resources for your child with CVI?

The CVI Book Nook created by Amy Shepherd (Michigan parent of a child with CVI) is an online collection of books that are accessible for those with visual impairments.

Learn more here! https://t.co/nGlx5mvF8U

[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

Environmental modifications in the #classroom, like using color to create visual targets, can help students with #CorticalVisualImpairment (#CVI) to function more independently.

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[American Printing House (APH) @APHfortheBlind]

The LEGO Foundation is hosting LEGO Braille Bricks live sessions! These 45-minute independent, interactive sessions cover specific topics & include special international guests. Session #7 will be held on 4/5 at 11-11:45 am ET. Learn more & register: https://t.co/F6l9ZCEfj0

[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

These lessons and activities for transition-aged students who are visually impaired or blind incorporate areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum, like self-determination, daily living skills, writing, getting to know others with vision impairments.

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[American Printing House (APH) @APHfortheBlind]

The LEGO Foundation is hosting LEGO Braille Bricks live sessions! These 45-minute independent, interactive sessions cover specific topics & include special international guests. Session #7 will be held on 4/5 at 11-11:45 am ET. Learn more & register: https://t.co/F6l9ZCEfj0

[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

Where do you find braille outside the classroom? In this activity, students who are blind or visually impaired are challenged to find and decode braille signs in hotels, restaurants and stores.

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[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

Check out these tips for teaching UEB Science signs to braille learners, including preparing technical materials for science lessons and helping learners understand.

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[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

Spring is a time of year that lends itself to exploring weather, gardening, the life cycle, and a host of learning opportunities and goals.

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[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

@BlindTogether Great question! We just sent you a DM.

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It’s March Madness! How'd your bracket fare over the weekend? Braille can be used in so many ways and this NCAA bracket is a great example of how it can make sports and popular events accessible to all.

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#MarchMadness

[Perkins School for the Blind @PerkinsVision]

The newly-opened #Snoezelen room in the Deafblind School is a place for students with multiple, complex #Disabilities and #VisualImpairment to recharge and reset when fatigue sets in. What part of the room would you enjoy the most?

[Perkins School for the Blind @PerkinsVision]

It can be easier for students with #CVI to understand #3DMaterials that they can touch / explore than #2DImages which are flat. Learn why in our online course. Register today: https://t.co/TRmzO4nAw6 #eLearning #Education #Blind #LowVision

[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

These Easter activities are designed for children and youth who have cortical visual impairment or CVI. Using light to draw attention to Easter-themed items helps learners with CVI to participate in inclusive activities and increase visual attention.

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