by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 18, 2021 | Blind, deaf-blind
Among children with combined vision and hearing loss (deafblindness), cortical visual impairment (CVI) is the most common condition of visual impairment. This session of CVI for the TVI and Other Professionals will focus on the unique implications of cortical visual...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jul 29, 2021 | deaf-blind, learning
The NCDB page provides information about opportunities in the United States for teachers and related service providers to learn about deaf-blindness and instructional practices for children and youth who are deaf-blind. Available opportunities come in a variety of...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jun 2, 2021 | Blind, Deaf, deaf-blind, instruction, language, Strategies
As the number of children and youth with deaf-blindness from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds continues to grow, educators and others who provide services to them and their families are expected to demonstrate awareness of cultural differences and use...
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 | Feb 13, 2020 | ACVREP, assistive technology, Blind, braille, deaf-blind, disabilties, IEP/MET, instruction, learning, Low Vision, special education, Teach and Enrich, teaching, UEB
If you made a New Year’s Resolution to learn braille this year or you want to brush up your skills, check out these free resources for learning braille. Click here to access the resources.