The Lighthouse Guild provides a free program on topics related to children’s vision loss, development, early intervention, advocacy, IEP’s, transitions and more every second Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm EST for a discussion with a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI).
Tips for new vision professionals, including Teachers of the Visually Impaired and Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists.
As the 2024-25 school year begins, access all the links, lessons, ideas, and materials on Paths to Literacy that will help make this school year a success.
Overview of tools for handwriting and print for students who are blind or visually impaired
Technology for braille readers includes Digital Talking Books, Digital Talking Book Players, Screenreaders and Refreshable Braille Displays.
Literacy ideas for students who are blind or visually impaired and on the Autism Spectrum, who have Asperger’s Syndrome, or with a mild intellectual disability or other additional disabilities (ASDVI)
Strategies for teaching writing, reading and other literacy skills to students who are blind or visually impaired with autism or mild intellectual disabilities.
Tips to get organized as an itinerant teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
Guidelines for working with struggling readers who have visual impairments and learning disabilities, such as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), and the academic, emotional and behavioral consequences
Ideas to adapt a thematic pumpkin unit for Kindergarten students with visual impairments, autism and other special needs