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 | Oct 6, 2020 | ACVREP, assistive technology, Blind, braille, Curriculum, deaf-blind, described, disabilties, instruction, Itinerant Teacher, learning, Low Vision, Strategies, Teach and Enrich, Teacher Leaders, teaching, UEB
Access Academy (formerly #AtHomeWithAPH) is your one-stop resource for the meaningful education and training webinars you need to get the most out of APH products and services. From tutorials on new products and hacks on how to get the most from your beloved tech, to...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jul 1, 2020 | Blind, disabilties, Itinerant Teacher
This page from the National Federation of the Blind provides resources that may be particularly useful to blind people facing challenges during the emergency. Click here to access the resource.
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 | Mar 5, 2020 | disabilties, IDEA, IEP/MET, special education
This PD module details the process of developing high-quality individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities. The module discusses the requirements for IEPs as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) with...
