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Cards to Promote Independence

Promote independence with students with special needs, including those with visual impairments, using these index cards.

I have a student who has a one-on-one paraprofessional and I am trying to wean his dependence on her. There are three main things that he typically needs during class: help, bathroom, or a break from the activity/noise of the room. He has these brailled on permabraille sheets from APH that have been cut to flashcard size. They are velcroed to a sturdy plastic card that has been cut to 8 1/2 inch by 4 inch size. It will not be affixed to a desk. Rather, this will be a portable card that he can use in any classroom.

The goal is independence. We still have 3 weeks of ESY (Extended School Year) for him to practice using this. Fingers crossed.

Index cards with help, bathroom, break in print and braille
Index cards with help, bathroom, break in print and braille on vertical strip of Velcro
Collage of cards to promote independence
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