Literacy According to Phil
A discussion of the need to expand the definition of literacy for visually impaired students
A discussion of the need to expand the definition of literacy for visually impaired students
Overview of literacy for students who are blind or visually impaired with additional disabilities
Tips for setting up preschool classrooms serving young children with visual impairments
Introduction to object communication and calendar systems as a bridge to literacy for children who are blind or visually impaired with multiple disabilities or deafblindness
In this activity, real objects are paired with object symbols to build an understanding of symbolic representation.
This activity uses real food items along with the book “Lunch Crunch” to make it more meaningful for children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with low vision.
This storybox is a favorite at Halloween, using real objects and concrete tactile representations of items and events in the book.
Practical tips to prepare your child to learn to read braille, include concept development, tactile discrimination, language and motor skills.
Modification of the Three Little Pigs story for students who are deafblind include tactile symbols, braille, and print.
Ideas of activities for families to try at home or in the community with children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities