MO Blind Skills Specialists

The primary goal of the Blindness Skills Specialist Program is to enhance the educational performance of students who are blind or visually impaired.

[American Printing House (APH) @APHfortheBlind]

Calling all artists, parents, and educators who love art! Join our APH InSights Art Community group on Facebook. Collaborate, share your latest project, and get inspired by others in our arts community. https://t.co/g8wLYJrmjg

[MSU Agency for Teaching, Leading, & Learning @msuatll]

For more information and to apply: https://t.co/PcE4yfHEla

[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

These fraction resources provide teachers and families with appropriate learning materials for our students with visual impairments. Whether it is no cost, low cost, or purchased materials, students need access to manipulatives to achieve math goals.

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[MO Blind Skills Specialists @sw_bss]

Embossing from DESMOS #blind #visuallyimpaired #education #math #specialeducation

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[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

What shape am I? This tactile book can help students who are blind or visually impaired gt to know their shapes.

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[MO Blind Skills Specialists @sw_bss]

Braille Designs for St. Patrick's Day #braille #literacy #blind #visuallyimpaired #education

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[MO Blind Skills Specialists @sw_bss]

MacArthur Genius Grant Recipient Makes Tech Accessible to the Blind #blind #visuallyimpaired #accessibility https://t.co/xrfAaQMw8j

[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

Teach print letters with these fun activities and ideas! When introducing letters, children with visual impairments need access and intentional learning opportunities.

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[Alphapointe NY @AlphapointeNY]

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness where pressure builds up and damages the eye’s optic nerve.

[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP) is ubiquitous in mainstream education circles. This article discusses why CRP matters and how it can be infused into tactile/auditory/digital literacy learning with students who are blind or visually impaired.

https://t.co/bFbtmi3ORt

[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this writing activity asks students to place themselves at the scene of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Dr. King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech.

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#MLKDay #MLKjr #MLK

[MO Blind Skills Specialists @sw_bss]

Great way to make tactile maps!! #blind #accessibility #education #orientationandmobility #visuallyimpaired

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[MO Blind Skills Specialists @sw_bss]

How COVID Has Changed Work for Individuals with Disabilities #blind #education #visuallyimpaired #accessibility

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[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

Digital Journalism can teach students with visual impairments many important skills in a fun and motivating way!

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[MO Blind Skills Specialists @sw_bss]

Holiday Braille Box of chocolate #blind #accessibility #visuallyimpaired #education

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[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

Make Ferdinand the Bull accessible to young children with visual impairments through this story box, picture and tactile symbols, and a talking book.

https://t.co/wGlc4XbDiC
#Literacy #StoryBox #TactilePictures #TalkingBook

[Paths to Literacy @PathstoLiteracy]

Check out these tips to make reading aloud part of your family's holiday tradition! Reading aloud with children is a great way to enjoy the holidays together while also fostering a love of books and literacy.

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#Holidays #Literacy #Blind #Deafblind

[MO Blind Skills Specialists @sw_bss]

Huge shoutout to @starbucks for having accessible menus! #accessibility #blind #visuallyimpaired #education