by Oran Tkatchov | Mar 16, 2023 | Blind, deaf-blind, Early Childhood, engagement, instruction, lesson, Strategies
If you have been working in this field with newborn to three year old students or students in Early Intervention, you know how important Little Rooms can help with development for some students. Little Gyms can provide an opportunity for children to work on body...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jan 17, 2023 | Blind, braille, engagement, Games, instruction, learning, lesson, Low Vision, Strategies, Teach and Enrich, teaching, TVI, UEB
Let’s Go Fishing is a fun braille lesson created by a TVI (teacher of students with visual impairments) to practice numbers and letters by learning to identify them. Several learning objectives can be put in place with this one lesson. Click here to visit the...
by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 10, 2022 | Blind, CVI, described, instruction, Itinerant Teacher, learning, lesson, Low Vision, Strategies, teaching, TVI
Using theme based learning helps students to generalize learning across curriculum. It also promotes interest because the lessons are relevant and relatable. Here are a few fun, educational activities and ideas for all that touch on some important developmental goals....
by Oran Tkatchov | Aug 31, 2022 | Blind, CVI, disabilties, equity, IDEA, IEP/MET, inclusion, learning, Low Vision, OT/PT, special education, Strategies, Teacher Leaders, teaching, TVI
When we look at learning spaces we need to consider the needs of our students. Often classroom teachers over decorate their rooms in an attempt to make it fun and inviting. What often happens is it becomes overstimulating for many. This article discusses how to make...
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 | Jul 28, 2022 | assistive technology, Blind, braille, CVI, described, inclusion, Low Vision, TVI, UEB
APH’s ConnectCenter was created to empower people toward greater independence and lifelong success by providing curated information and resources to assist children, parents, job seekers, adults, and older people who are blind or visually impaired. For upcoming...