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Special Needs > Visual Impairments
Braille and Technology: Why Your Child with Visual Impairment Needs Both
...fast, they work with nearly every platform, and they give children with visual impairments access to the same content as their sighted peers. For consuming...they work with nearly every platform, and they give children with visual impairments access to the same content as their sighted peers. For consuming information...
Special Needs > Visual Impairments
Orientation and Mobility Training: The Foundation of Independence for Visually Impaired Children
...independently. Together, they form the skillset that allows a person with visual impairment to navigate the world without constant assistance. O&M training...independently. Together, they form the skillset that allows a person with visual impairment to navigate the world without constant assistance. O&M training isn't one...
Special Needs > Hearing Impairments
Classroom Accommodations That Work for Students with Hearing Impairments
...classroom where she can't see the teacher's face or the board when students are presenting. The interpreter is excellent, but the placement makes accessing visual information nearly impossible. Accommodations only work when they're implemented consistently and positioned correctly. Here's what makes a difference...
Special Needs > Hearing Impairments
Communication Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children: A Family Decision Guide
...they'll learn to read, participate in school, and connect with family and community. Some approaches prioritize spoken language. Others prioritize visual language. Some combine both. The approach you choose shapes the kind of support your child receives in early intervention and school, the professionals...
Career > Skills Training
The Complete Guide to Vocational Rehabilitation: Services, Eligibility, and How to Apply
...must be true. The disability category is broad. VR serves people with visual and hearing impairments, mobility limitations, intellectual and developmental...disability category is broad. VR serves people with visual and hearing impairments, mobility limitations, intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism,...
Education > Online Learning
Harnessing the Power of Online Education for Special Needs Students
...keyboard navigation. This makes the content more accessible for students with visual, auditory, or motor impairments. Interacting with teachers and classmates...the content more accessible for students with visual, auditory, or motor impairments. Interacting with teachers and classmates virtually can also be less stressful...
Financial > Scholarships
Empowering Special Needs Individuals Through Targeted Financial Assistance
...are targeted towards specific conditions like autism, Down syndrome, or visual impairments. Others are open to any student with...targeted towards specific conditions like autism, Down syndrome, or visual impairments. Others are open to any student with...
Assistive Tech > Software
Empowering Individuals with Special Needs through Assistive Technology
...wide range of needs. For people with mobility impairments, assistive devices like wheelchairs, walkers,...for individuals with reading difficulties or visual impairments. Similarly, speech-to-text programs...individuals with reading difficulties or visual impairments. Similarly, speech-to-text programs allow users...
Career > Accommodations
Navigating Inaccessible Buildings and Workspaces: A Guide for People with Special Needs
...impossible to navigate for individuals with mobility impairments. Narrow doorways and hallways: Doorways and...signage can be challenging for individuals with visual impairments...can be challenging for individuals with visual impairments...
Social Engagement > Friends and Family
Inclusive Easter Activities for Children with Special Needs
...more enjoyable for everyone. You can also use visual cues like colorful flags or streamers to mark...This can be especially helpful for children with visual impairments or those who have difficulty with...be especially helpful for children with visual impairments or those who have difficulty with spatial awareness....
Special Needs > Visual Impairments
A Light In The Darkness
Parents of blind children, facing unique challenges, find strength in support systems and advocacy for their child's rights and success.
News > Sports
US Paralympics announce full delegation for Rio 2016
...September. The 267-member team, which includes seven guides for athletes with visual impairments, is the largest US delegation in history. "We are very excited...267-member team, which includes seven guides for athletes with visual impairments, is the largest US delegation in history. "We are very excited and proud...