by Oran Tkatchov | Aug 22, 2022 | assistive technology, AT, Blind, IDEA, IEP/MET, Itinerant Teacher
Assistive technology isn’t new. In fact, it has been a part of the human experience for thousands of years. It is believed that eyeglasses were invented in Italy between 1268 and 1289; and, the first recorded use of a wheelchair dates back to 5th Century China. This...
by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 6, 2020 | ACVREP, assistive technology, AT, Blind, braille, deaf-blind, described, disabilties, IEP/MET, instruction, Itinerant Teacher, Low Vision, SEL
In May 2011, The Texas Advisory Committee for the Education of Students with Visual Impairments offered teachers, parents, and students with visual impairments across the United States and Canada an opportunity to submit a short video. The contest provided a perfect...
by Oran Tkatchov | Aug 31, 2020 | assistive technology, AT, Deaf, edtech, instruction, language, learning, Literacy
As technology continues to advance, it changes how we view literacy. Literacy expression is not limited to pen, paper, and books because technology advancements have opened more doors and changed our ability to create and express ourselves. Click here to watch the...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jul 1, 2020 | ACVREP, assistive technology, AT, disabilties, IDEA, IEP/MET, instruction, Itinerant Teacher, Low Vision, special education
This IRIS module offers an overview of assistive technology (AT) and explores ways to expand students’ access to it in the classroom. It could be used as part of an in-service for general education teachers (est. completion time: 2 hours). Click here to access...
by Oran Tkatchov | Apr 24, 2020 | ACVREP, assistive technology, AT, Blind, Coaching and Leadership, disabilties, IEP/MET, instruction, Itinerant Teacher, Low Vision, special education, Strategies
This learning module from Vanderbilt University’s IRIS Center offers helpful tips on setting up the physical aspects of a classroom and introduces types of equipment used by students with visual disabilities (est. completion time: 1 hour). This resource could be...
by Oran Tkatchov | Dec 28, 2018 | ACVREP, assistive technology, AT, Blind, Coaching and Leadership, collaboration, Curriculum, disabilties, edtech, EEI, IDEA, IEP/MET, instruction, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, Itinerant Teacher, language, learning, Literacy, Low Vision, pararpros, Reading, SLP, special education, Spoken Language, Strategies, Teach and Enrich, Teacher Leaders, teaching, UDL
To ensure that students are prepared to meet high expectations , you may need to incorporate a variety of supports into your English Language Arts (ELA) instruction, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL), explicit instruction of evidence-based strategies, and...
