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Braille and reading
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Learning Through Listening
Lessons plans, articles, etc. -
Braille Translator
Can type in print & translate into braille
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Creating Tactile Graphics
Many tips and methods for creating tactile graphics
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Braille for Reluctant Reader
Article-part written by Trina Britcher -
Making Tactile Books/Contest
181 page online book on making good tactile materials
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Louis Braille
Worksheets/lesson
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How to Teach a Dual Reader
Book about teaching braille to a student who reads print
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Writing with a slate
Video showing how to write with slate and stylus
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Braille Games
MANY braille games to practice braille
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Making Adapted Books
Links to MANY resources
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Braille Worksheets
For Dual Learners or Sighted Peers
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Various Strategies for Reading by VI Students
Downloadable booklet
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Goals for braille reading
Set up by grade level
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Braille Challenge
Information and sample materials
Braille Help
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Braille chart
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Contraction Lookup
Check for correct contractions
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Manual for English Braille, Amer. Ed.
Braille rules & exercises
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BANA's New Braille Rules
Changes in literary braille code
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Mnemonic Device
You Tube Video to learn braille alphabet; WVDE approved
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Braille Lessons Part 1
Learn braille or review with worksheets -
Braille Lessons Part 2
Learn braille or review with worksheets
ebooks
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Gutenberg Press
Textfile books for free
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realEbooks
Power Point picture books (no sound) -
Recorded Books
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PowerPoint Books
Large print/sythesized speech
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Online Talking Books
Children's talking books online
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Stories by VI Students
Online magazine written by VI students in Pittsburgh
Braille Stuff
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Braille book store
Braille toys, games, books, etc.
Print Reading
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Dolch Word Practice
Lg print Dolch word lists & flashcards; PowerPoint lists with sound
Braille UEB
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UEB Transition Course
Hadley course to learn changes
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Self-Paced UEB Class
Free, self-paced UEB lessons (see right side of screen
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UEB Rulebook
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UEB Curriculum
10 lessons to help kids transition to UEB
Camp Information
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Space Camp Application
forms to apply for Space Camp
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CVRP
Brochure about CVRP services
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Jamboree at North Bend
3-day sports event for VI and physically impaired children
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Leading the Way (Video)
Blind & sighted students have experiences
Careers
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Coffee Roaster
The Unseen Bean company
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Naturalist/scientist
Blind Heroes article
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Disability Disclosure
Student booklet
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Woodworker
Cabinet maker who is blind
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Artist
Legally blind artist
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Computer Techie
TV Raman; Brl Rubik's Cube VI search engine
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Deaf-Blind Musicians
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Booklet About Careers for VI Individuals
Stories, tips, career ideas, etc. Mostly RP individuals
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Eva Rutland interview
Romance writer
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Blind Movie Critic
Story about movie critic and lesson plans
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Resume generator
Create resume online; lesson plans
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Job applications
Questions asked at interviews & blank applications
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College Foundation of WV
Lists many jobs and their requirements
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Jobs from the Explore Test
Search jobs student showed preference for on Explore test
December 2008
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Math Worksheets
Worksheets you can design
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Light Bright Books Company
Light Box Books & Supplies
Equipment Suppliers
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Zoomtext & Big Shot software
Demos & ordering
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Enablemart
Lots of assistive devices for purchase
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Talking Typer for Windows
ordering info; free demo
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PC Talking Typing Tutor
ordering info
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Talking Typing Teacher
ordering info
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TypeAbility
ordering info; free demo
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Keyboarding for Individual Achievement
ordering info; free demo
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Talking Tins
Magnetic recording devices for ILS
Eye Conditions
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Team Approach to CVI (Manual)
Definition, assessment, etc.
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NOAH
For those with albinism
General Sites
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Hadley School for the Blind
Online courses for students & teachers
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How to Study
Study tips for everyone
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Find Sounds
Locate MANY different sounds to download
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Making graphs
Site to make graphs online
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Jeopardy
Make your own Power Point version
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Making a PowerPoint on Eye Condition
Click on "Directed Browsing Activity": VISION
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Teaching Students with Visual Impairments-A Guide for the Support Team
130 page pdf document
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Checklist for Classroom Adaptations
Accommodations for VI students
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Recreation Accessibility Guide
Gives accessibility of WV attractions
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Blogs by VI Individuals
Large section on ILS, some career info, mobility options
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Cabell-Wayne Assoc. for the Blind
Check out archived newsletter- Guidepage
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WVATS newsletters
Archived newsletters on accessibility
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Colorado ECC checklist
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Maryland School for Blind VI Curriculum website
Ideas for early Ed VI children
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Teaching Visually Impaired
All inclusive site about ALL areas
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Iowa ECC Resource
Needs assessment, lesson plans, misc. Info
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ECC IEP Goals
Suggested goals for ECC from TX
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CVI
Activities and info
Independent Living
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Ruler Game
Practice measuring skills on screen
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Transition Manual
All sorts of good info for transitioning into adulthood
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Quick and Easy ECC
Many quick ideas to fit the ECC into your teaching
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Mall Scavenger Hunt
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Mich.Dept. of Ed Documents
ECC Checklists & tip sheets
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ECC Webinar
Free webinar by Robbin Keating Clark
Cooking
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Cooking videos
With adaptations
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Find A Recipe
Locate recipes by cooking method, cost, etc.
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18 Recipes to Make in a Mug
Easy, single size recipes for microwave
Kids' sites
Activities
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Switch activities
Single switch games
Online stories
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Online children's stories
Stories read by entertainers
Typing
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Typing exercises
Lessons, tips and games
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Typing game
Cup Stacking
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Typing Dance Mat
Auditory instructions & large font
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E Learning Typing Lessons
Auditory instructions & semi-large font
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Do You Know the Keyboard?
Drag correct letters to a blank keyboard
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LP Keyboarding practice
easy game
November 2008
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Hands-on Activities
Thematic units for young children
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Recipes
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Recipe
Coloring sheets w/recipe
October 2008
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New Perkins Brailler
News about new brailler
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Career Info
Many articles about job hunting for those with disabilities
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Sarah Blakes's Website
Article about blindisms
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Dress & Impress Video
How to present yourself at a job interview
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Homemade Activities
Activities for young or MH children
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Lea Hyvarinen Website
Vision testing info
Recreation
Games
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Sing Alongs
Lyrics and tunes; Name That Tune Contest
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Adaptive Downloads for wii games
Free downloads for tennis, bowling, and Pet-n-Punch
Sports
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Sports, Fitness & Blindness
Articles about various sports & adaptations
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Junkyard Sports
Unconventional sports
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Paralympics Info
Events, athletes, etc.
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Ropeless Jump Rope
Ordering info
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Sports modifications
Access World article on PE
The Arts
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Very Specials Arts organization
National organization for arts
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Finger Knitting
Video on how to knit with your fingers
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Publishing Books
Publish child's own book
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Twisteez
Craft supply for 3-D project
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Wikki Stix for VI
Activities
Technology
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Large pointer arrows
Free download
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Online calculator
With square root & pi
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Large Print online calculator
Simple calculator; LP & reversed polarity
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Powertalk program (free)
Makes PowerPoints talk
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Program to make talking stories (free)
Create auditory stories with sound effects
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Software list
Programs for MH students
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Using switches
Pamphlet of ideas
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Victor Stream Quick Guide
Quick way to tell what all the keys are
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Teacher Tech Spr 2011
WVATS newletter for teachers
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Teacher Tech Spr 2010
WVATS newsletter for teachers
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Tech Support for VI Products
Denise Robinson sells inexpensive directions for VI Technology -
DIY Switch
Beginners
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Accessible Books
Power Point Talking Books
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Hark the Sound games
Auditory scanning games
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Virtual Piano Keyboard
Can be used for cause & effect
Advanced
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Typing program
Large Print typing exercises
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Typing lessons
Various typing lessons
iPad apps
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Apps for VI
Free and low cost apps
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App blog
Comments from those with vision loss about iPad
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Lengthy list of free apps
Apps for Spec Ed
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Free Education apps
50 free apps
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Free kids' apps
iPhone and iPad
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App reviews
Education App Reviews
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Article about iPad
by Darren Burton
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Accessible apps for VI
Easter Seals video
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Apple accessiblility
More iPad info
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Reading and Spelling App
Practice vocab and spelling "on the go." Can be spoken
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Intro article about iPad
By Darren Burton
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Special Ed Apps
Videos of apps, cases, get an iPad, etc.
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IPad info
Slide shows to teach you and more
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Educational App Reviews
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iPad for Dummies
Intro info about your iPad
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iPad for Dummies, p2
Some more basic iPad info
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Entertainment Apps
Apps for VI individuals
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Apps for Early Learners
Spreadsheet of apps in various categories
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Reviews of various apps
Apps primarily for those with complex needs
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Itsy Bitsy spider app
App designed for blind children by UNC
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OT list of apps
Apps for VI students suggested by OT
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Apps for CVI students
Apps for Android devices
Tutorials
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Power Point tutorials
Directions to make Power Point
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How to work Braille Note
Power Point presentations on Braille Note
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BrailleNote
Help, podcasts, etc.
VIT Update Jan-June 2011
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Hold Everything ! Book
20 Home-made "stay put" activities
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Accessible Kitchen Appliances
Article giving guidance to picking out accessible stoves, etc.
VIT Update sites
April 2008
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Careers/Finances
Figure out finances & pick job
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Scavenger Hunt
Video of how to set one up/Lifeskills
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Website portals
Guest passwords: viteachus; assistivetech
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Coin activity
Values of coins
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Interactive Ruler
Practice fractions, inches, etc.
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Help For Those Who Use 1 Hand
Typing: or other life skills
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Extended School Year Guidelines
Publications; Future Reflect; Winter 2008
June 2008
June-Aug. 2008
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Erik Weihenmayer
Video of Erik talking about Mt. Everest
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Braille Readiness Grid
Assessment tool for young children
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Vision Simulators
Ideas from Dona Sauerburger
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How to Make Tactile Graphics
Cute booklet in pdf
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Tactile Books Website
Sponsor contest of tactile books & more
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Tactile Books Retailer
Can purchase tactile books
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Technology
PP Talking Books & Tutorials for Brl Note, etc.
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Self-Advocacy
Youth Alliance Empowerment activities from MD
March 2008
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Reading Rocket
Many articles, etc. about reading
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Glyphs
Listening/reading activities
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Glyph
1 simple glyph, pp5-6
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Braille Competition
Sample materials & info for next year
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Teaching VI Math e book
Teaching math to blind & VI students
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Nemeth Tutorial
Quiz yourself on Nemeth signs
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Nemeth Cheat Sheets
Algebra & geometry symbols
May 2008
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Podcasts by VI Individuals
Sounds, braille picture instructions. techno instructions & WAY more!
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BANA's New Rules
2007 rule changes in braille
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Podcasting
How to start a podcast
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Oregon Project ordering
Assessment for birth-6
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Smelly Pencils
Site to order scented pencils
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Auditory Books
eBooks, pdf stories
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Auditory Folklore
Some auditory stories & ones you can put into textfiles
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Aesop's Fables
Auditory fables
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Auditory Stories
Old-timey books
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Entertaining Podcasts
Children's stories
July-Dec 2009
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Listening Booklet
Type in key word "10 part skill" to find
Sept. 2008
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Podcasting
Downloadable booklet & tips
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Podcasts
Lots of stories & articles as podcasts
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Publishing books
Self-publish student books
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Braille Blocks
Blocks with changeable braille letters
VU Jan-June 2012
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Light Box Ideas
Follow the links for MANY more ideas
VIT Update; Jan -June 09
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Cooking & Craft Videos
Oral directions
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Patrick Henry Hughes
pianist; author; inspiration
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Search jobs from Explore test
View particulars of jobs on Explore
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Family Connect website
Articles concerning VI children
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TV Ramen's Dog's page
Hubbell's website
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National Library Service
Can get info on book's format availability
VU 2014
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O&M GAMES
Educational games and activities
WV Resources
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WV Assistive Technology System
Helpful agency
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State Dept. SE Resources
Calendar, articles, etc. VI, HI, DB
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CVRP
Low Vision Clinic & projects
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Dept. of Voc Rehab
Contact info for regional DRS counselors
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WV School for the Blind website