Posts tagged low-vision
Working with Multilingual Families of Blind and Low-Vision Students
Working with Multilingual Families of Blind and Low-Vision Students

Navigating the educational landscape for students with visual impairments demands a collaborative approach involving educators, families, and community stakeholders. Dr. Conchita Hernandez Legorreta, an esteemed figure in the field of special education, provides valuable insights into fostering meaningful engagement with families, particularly within multilingual communities. In this blog post, we delve into key strategies and actionable steps derived from Dr. Hernandez Legorreta's presentation at The 2023 TVI Symposium.

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Understanding your learners who have troubles with spatial awareness with Lil Deverell and Marnie Roth
Understanding your learners who have troubles with spatial awareness with Lil Deverell and Marnie Roth

When our learners aren't performing the way that we expect them to be able to because their spatial awareness issues are not allowing them to make the decisions that we think that they should be able to make by now, we often internalise it. But what if it's not necessarily us? What if there are things going on underneath the surface of spatial awareness? That's exactly what we get to dive into today, with our guests, Marnie Roth and Lil Deverell.

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The Challenges of Helping Teenagers with Visual Impairments Increase Their Orientation and Mobility Skills
The Challenges of Helping Teenagers with Visual Impairments Increase Their Orientation and Mobility Skills

What comes to your mind when I say lowered teenagers? How about let's add in teenagers with low vision? That population can be more difficult than any other population. There's just so much going on that we need to be aware of. Today, we luckily have Erin Buckley on the podcast and she's going to share some insights that she has gained, working with teenagers with low vision.

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