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RECC Domain Results: 118 items found
Title	Author	Domain	Category	Problem?
'Students with VI and Additional Disabilities'. In Foundations of Education, 2nd Ed. (Cost)	J. N. Erin	Assessment, Deafblind, MIVI, O&M, Sensory Efficiency	Communication, Comprehensive Assessment, Curricula, Instructional Strategies, Routines, Transition/Future Planning	Report a problem!
Description: This chapter discusses the needs of children with visual impairments and additional impairments, intervention strategies and instructional techniques.
50 Ways to Use a Lightbox	M. Clyne	Arts, Early Childhood, Independent Living, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Development of Vision, Instructional Strategies, Vision Efficiency Training	Report a problem!
Description: This author provides some very creative techniques for teaching specific skills to children with visual impairments along with those who have multiple impairments.
A Standard Tactile Symbol System: Graphic Language for Individuals Who Are Blind and Unable to Learn Braille	L. Hagood	Deafblind, Family Resources, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Communication, Tactual Related	Report a problem!
Description: Using a tactile system is explained for increasing students choice making, communication, expanding vocabulary and the understanding of concepts.
A Teacher's Guide to the Special Educational Needs of Blind and Visually Handicapped Children (Cost)	Sally Mangold	Assessment, Deafblind, MIVI, Professional Resources, Science, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Social Studies	Concept Development, Functional Vision Evaluation, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Support, Learning Media Assessment, Sexuality, Teaching Advanced Mathematics, Teaching Mathematical Concepts	Report a problem!
Description: Designed for students who are between the ages of 6 and 22 who have visual impairments combined with other disabilities, such as hearing impairments or dual sensory impairments and/or severe developmental delays.
AbleData	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Sensory Efficiency, Social Studies, Technology	Adapted PE, Adaptive Tools/Technology, Instructional Aids/Materials, Low Vision Devices, Products	Report a problem!
Description: This website is devoted to providing objective information on all types of assistive technology for all types of people with disabilities.
Accessible World	N/A	Independent Living, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Accessible Books, Recreation, Recreational Reading	Report a problem!
Description: Accessible World provides information through internet resources for blind consumers on a mryiad of topics.
AI Squared (Cost)	N/A	Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Low Vision Solutions, Products	Report a problem!
Description: Maker of ZoomText and ZoomWare, both screen enlarging programs.
American Printing House for the Blind CVI Website	N/A	MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Cortical Visual Impairment	Report a problem!
Description: A plethera of information regarding the education of students with cortical visual impairment.
American Printing House for the Blind Instructional Products Catalog & Parts Catalog (APH Quota)	N/A	Arts, Assessment, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Social Studies, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Products	Report a problem!
Description: APH is the premiere vendor of materials used for instructing visually impaired students.(Many items available free of charge to local school districts through Texas quota funds.)
American Thermoform Corp. (ATC) (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, Science, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Low Vision Devices, Producing Nemeth Code, Products, Tactile Graphics, Tactile Maps, Technology	Report a problem!
Description: Manufacturer of hardware, software, thermoform machines and consumable product for the production of braille and tactual graphics. They also carry low vision products.
An Introduction to Dr. Lilli Nielsen's Active Learning	S. Shaffer	Early Childhood, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Active Learning	Report a problem!
Description: The author, a early childhood specialist, explains Active Learning and provides recommendations for creating an Active Learning environment for a student.
Are You Blind? (Cost)	L. Nielsen	Early Childhood, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Active Learning, Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: This book addresses teaching those with visual impairments and autism.
Assessment Kit: Kit of Informal Tools for Academic Students with Visual Impairments (Cost)	D. Sewell (Ed.)	Assessment, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Social Studies, Technology	Career Education, Choice and Decision Making, Family Resources, Functional Vision Evaluation, Instructional Aids/Materials, Instructional Strategies, Itinerant Issues, Job Descriptions, Learning Media Assessment, Low Vision Devices, Low Vision Solutions, Nemeth, Personal Control and Individual Performance, Resources, Scheduling, Self-Awareness, Sports/Games, Student Data, Teaching Advanced Mathematics, Teaching Mathematical Concepts, Writing Skills	Report a problem!
Description: This kit brings together informal checklists, suggestions for format; assessment materials that you may want to buy, informal reading inventories, and assessments of compensatory skill areas.
Beginning with Braille (Cost)	A. Swenson	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Sensory Efficiency	Beginning Reading, Braille Writing, Instructional Aids/Materials, Instructional Development, Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Support	Report a problem!
Description: This book provides multiple suggestions, tips and ideas for improving the literacy skills of young children learning to read and write in braille.
Beyond Arm's Reach: Enhancing Distance Vision (Cost)	A. Smith & L. O'Donnell	O&M, Sensory Efficiency	Curricula, Instructional Strategies, Vision Efficiency Skills	Report a problem!
Description: The program provides sequential lessons from which the child can build a visual foundation and then solidify skills commensurate with his or her visual potential. Throughout the program, the child is assisted toward gradually becoming more proficient in identifying and using visual cues, from simple form discrimination to more complex visual skills such as distance and depth cues.
Blind Children's Center Publications (Cost)	N/A	Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, MIVI, O&M, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Vision and Visual Impairments	Eye Conditions and Diseases, Family Resources, Instructional Aids/Materials, Resources	Report a problem!
Description: This organization provides information and publications for parents and teachers of children with visual impairments.
Can Do! Series (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction	Concept Development, Early Intervention, Low Vision, Tactual Sensitivities	Report a problem!
Description: This is a series of 11 DVDs for those working with young children with visual impairments. It is also parent friendly.
CCTV Information	N/A	Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Instructional Aids/Materials, Low Vision Solutions	Report a problem!
Description: This site provides information about CCTVs including links to websites, general usage and choosing the best machine for a particular student
Children's Vision Concerns: Look Beyond the Eyes! (Cost)	L. Harrell	Early Childhood, Family Resources, Professional Resources, Sensory Efficiency, Vision and Visual Impairments	Eye Anatomy and Function, Eye Conditions and Diseases, Instructional Strategies, Professional Books	Report a problem!
Description: A guidebook for those who work with visually impaired infants and young children. Available through: Lois Harrell Productions PO Box 2385 Placerville, CA 95667 1-800-832-1007
Communication Skills for Visually Impaired Learners: Braille, Print and Listening Skills for Students Who Are Visually Impaired (Cost)	R. K. Harley, M. B. Truan & L. D. Sanford	Compensatory/Access, Sensory Efficiency	Auditory Skills, Beginning Reading, Instructional Development, Instructional Support	Report a problem!
Description: This book is designed to provide a foundation for a better understanding of the teaching of communication skills to children, youth, and adults with visual impairments.
Cortical Visual Impairment in Young Children (Cost)	N/A	Early Childhood, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency, Vision and Visual Impairments	Vision	Report a problem!
Description: This video shows different children with different levels of CVI and intervention strategies for those who instruct them.
DARS - Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Division of Blind Services	N/A	Career Education and Transition, Family Resources, Independent Living, MIVI, O&M, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Technology	Instructional Support, Professional Resources, Vocational Education Training	Report a problem!
Description: DARS provides in home and family support to consumers who qualify as legally blind. (TX Residents Only)
Developing Vision Use Within Functional Daily Activities for Students with Visual & Multiple Disabilities	J. Downing & B. Bailey	MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Functional Skills, Visual Efficiency and Functioning	Report a problem!
Description: This paper emphasizes the consulting role for the vision specialist to integrate the trainig in visual skills into functional activitiies for the studnet with visual and multiple disabilities. Specialists neet to incorporate their spcific intervention startegies with activitiy sequences that occur in the natural environment. RE:view. 21(4) pp. 213-220.
Developing Your Child's Vision: A Guide for Parents of Infants and Young Children with Vision Impairments	B. Takeshita	Early Childhood, Family Resources, Sensory Efficiency	Development of Vision, Family Resources, Vision Efficiency Training	Report a problem!
Description: This guide, written by an optometrist, gives parents suggestions for stimulating a child's functional vision during the first eight years of life. It also includes suggestions for the classroom.
Developmental Visual Dysfunction: Models for Assessment and Management (Cost)	R. P. Ernhardt & G. Baune	Assessment, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Functional Vision Evaluation, Vision Efficiency Training, Visual Efficiency and Functioning	Report a problem!
Description: Ernhardt presents and compares four basic models for the management and remediation of visual problems in children with multiple impairments. These are medical, educational, developmental, and functional models. The book is intended to answer some of the questions therapists and transdisciplinary team members might have about visual deficits. Example goals and treatment programs are included.
Do You See What I See? Helping Young Children with Vision Impairments Develop Sight (Cost)	N/A	Early Childhood, Family Resources, Sensory Efficiency	Development of Vision, Vision Efficiency Skills, Vision Efficiency Training	Report a problem!
Description: Instructional video for parents of young children with vision impairments. Defines stages of vision development for young children, basic skills and how parents can help their children learn to use these skills. Purchase information: Phillip J. Rock Center & School 818 DuPage Blvd. Glen Elleyn, IL 60137 (800) 771-1158 -16
Educational Approaches for Visually Impaired Children (Cost)	L. Nielsen	Early Childhood, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Active Learning, Instructional Development, Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: This book is a collection of the author's research outlining her approached to teaching infants and young children with visual impairments.
Enabling Devices (Cost)	N/A	MIVI, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Instructional Aids/Materials, Products	Report a problem!
Description: Catalog of adapted toys, switches and technology for the physically challenged.
EVALS: Evaluating Visually Impaired Students (Cost)	N/A	Assessment, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Social Studies, Technology	Instructional Planning, Instructional Support, Program Planning, Signature Writing, Student Data, Tactile Graphics, Teaching Basic Number Facts and Operation, Teaching Mathematical Concepts, Vision Efficiency Training, Vocational Education Training, Writing Skills	Report a problem!
Description: 'Evaluation of students with VI is a complex, multi-faceted process of gathering info. using appropriate tools & techniques. Informal evaluation should be considered an essential supplement to the use of formal measures and published instruments. In order to determine curricular focus and plan effective instructional programming for students, the staff must know a student's levels of functioning in all areas of academic and unique need.'
Every Move Counts: Sensory-Based Communication Techniques (Cost)	Jane Edgar Korsten, Dixie K. Dunn, Teresa Vernon Foss & Mary Kay Francke	Assessment, Early Childhood, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Communication, Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: This manual is designed to teach individuals unable to use formal language systems to communicate effectively through sensory-based strategies. (NOT VI SPECIFIC)
Everyday Activities to Promote Visual Efficiency: A Handbook for Working with Young Children with Visual Impairments (Cost)	R. Shaw & E. Trief	Early Childhood, Family Resources, Sensory Efficiency, Vision and Visual Impairments	Early Intervention, Family Resources, Vision Efficiency Skills, Vision Efficiency Training, Visual Efficiency and Functioning	Report a problem!
Description: This book discusses the importance of early intervention and provides activities to encourage visual effeciency. It is broken up into age groups ranging from birth to 3 years old. It is for anyone working with this young population.
Exceptional Teaching Aids (Cost)	N/A	Arts, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Social Studies	Instructional Aids/Materials, Toys	Report a problem!
Description: This is a catalog of products specifically for teaching the visually impaired.
Experience Stories for Functionally Blind Pre-readers	M. Smith	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Beginning Reading, Pre-Braille, Tactile Symbols for Functional Learners	Report a problem!
Description: This article provides suggestions for making experience stories and the beginnings of using tactile symbols for meaning.
Feelin' Groovy: Functional Tactual Skills	M. Smith & R. Toy	Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Early Childhood, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Communication, Functional Skills, Instructional Strategies, Tactile Symbols for Functional Learners, Tactual Related	Report a problem!
Description: The importance of functional tactual skills is discussed and implementation of goals are given.
Finding Appropriate Toys for a Child with a Vision Loss	K. Blakely, M. A. Lang, B Sosna & B. Kushner	Early Childhood, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency	Play, Toys	Report a problem!
Description: This article provides helpful hints for increasing cognitive development through play.
Foundations of Low Vision: Clinical and Functional Perspectives, 2nd. Edition (Cost)	A. Corn & J. Erin, Eds.	Assessment, Sensory Efficiency, Vision and Visual Impairments	Instructional Strategies, Low Vision, Low Vision Device Training, Low Vision Devices, Low Vision Solutions, Program Planning, Vision Efficiency Skills, Vision Efficiency Training, Visual Efficiency and Functioning	Report a problem!
Description: The editors of this book discuss thoroughly assessment and support for persons with low vision of all ages.
Fred's Head Blog	N/A	Arts, Assessment, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Social Studies, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Instructional Support, Training and Tutorials	Report a problem!
Description: This website provides tips, tutorials, articles, and information for those who are visually impaired and those who work with them.
Freedom Scientific (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Internet and Accessibility, Low Vision Devices, Products	Report a problem!
Description: Catalog of hardware used with blind, deaf-blind and visually impaired consumers.
Functional Auditory Performance Indicators (FAPI)	N/A	Assessment, Deafblind, Sensory Efficiency	Hearing Related	Report a problem!
Description: The Functional Auditory Performance Indicators (FAPI) assesses the functional auditory skills of children with hearing loss. It can be used by parents, therapists, early interventionists, and teachers. The profile lists auditory skills in an integrated hierarchical order. There are seven categories.
Functional Vision: Learning to Look and See (Cost)	N/A	Family Resources, Sensory Efficiency	Instructional Strategies, Vision Efficiency Training	Report a problem!
Description: Videos which provide actual examples of parents and teachers enhancing young children's ability to use their functional vision. Also available in Spanish.
GW Micro (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Independent Living, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Internet and Accessibility, Low Vision Devices, Orientation Systems, Products	Report a problem!
Description: Maker of Window Eyes screen reader program, braille notetakers, pda, portable cctvs and portable braille displays.
Hadley School for the Blind	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, O&M, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Technology	Braille Literacy for the Sighted, Communication, Family Resources, Learning Nemeth Code, Libraries, Resources, Training and Tutorials	Report a problem!
Description: Tuition free correspondent courses available to students, family members, etc. for instruction in areas specific to visual impairments, including parents, early childhood, and assistive technology.
Hold Everything! Twenty Stay-Put Play Spaces for Infants,Preschoolers,and Developmentally Young Children with SI and Other Special Needs	Kay L. Clarke	Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Sensory Efficiency	Early Childhood Intervention, Early Intervention, Family Resources, Games, Parent Resources, Sensory Training, Tactual Related, Tactual Sensitivities	Report a problem!
Description: Printable booklet in PDF format from Ohio Center for Deaf blind Education. It provides parents and educators with 20 initial ideas for developing "stay put" play spaces for infants and young children with visual and sensory impairments.
Humanware (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, O&M, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Braille Production, Low Vision Devices, Products	Report a problem!
Description: Maker of technology products for the visually impaired
Ideas for Sorting Activities	D. Sewell & S. Shaffer	Early Childhood, Sensory Efficiency	Concept Development, Tactual Sensitivities	Report a problem!
Description: Simple activities are explained for using real objects for sorting activities with children.
Impact of Sensory Integrative Dysfunction	L. Ricketts	MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Instructional Strategies, Motor Involvement, Play	Report a problem!
Description: An Occupational Therapist from TSBVI explains snesory integration and problems that can manifest in the tactile, vestibular and proprioceptive systems.
Incorporating Active Learning Theory into Activity Routines	K. Moss & S. Shafer	Deafblind, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Active Learning, Routines	Report a problem!
Description: Abstract: "This article focuses on Phase IV and V of Lilli Nielsen's five educational phases of educational treatment outlined in her book, Are You Blind?, and how the Active Learning principles can be incorporated into activity routines."
Independent Living Aids (Cost)	N/A	Arts, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Sensory Efficiency, Social Studies, Technology	Instructional Aids/Materials, Low Vision Devices, Low Vision Solutions, Toys	Report a problem!
Description: Catalog of products promoting independence of people with visual impairments.
Individual Sensory Learning Profile	T. Anthony	Assessment, Deafblind, Early Childhood, MIVI, O&M, Sensory Efficiency	Communication, Instructional Aids/Materials, Tactual Sensitivities	Report a problem!
Description: This profile is used to establish how a child is using his senses to learn about his environment.
Infants and Toddlers with Visual Impairments	V. Bishop	Early Childhood, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Concept Development, Development, Development of Vision, Development-Communication, Eye Conditions and Diseases	Report a problem!
Description: This downloadable book written by a leading early childhood specialiist, provides a wealth of information for those working with visually impaired infants and toddlers.
Instruction In The Use of Vision of Children and Adults with Low Vision	A.Corn	Sensory Efficiency	Instructional Strategies, Low Vision	Report a problem!
Description: In this paper, a compilation of original articles and presentations offered at various meetings, the author proposes a comprehensive program of instruction in the use of low vision. It is emphasized that each education or rehabilitation system that provides low vision services should develop a program that will incorporate these components and will serve its population of children and adults. RE:view, 21 (1989), pp. 26-28.
Iowa Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) Resource Guide	K. Blankenship, et. al.	Assessment, Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Independent Living, Math, O&M, Physical Education, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Technology	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Auditory Skills, Documenting Progress, Eligibility, Functional Vision Evaluation, IEP, IEP Prep, Instructional Development, Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies, Learning Media Assessment, Program Planning, Student Data, Student Observation	Report a problem!
Description: An incredibly thorough tool written for TVIs and COMS to help instruct, assess, plan and evaluate in all areas of the ECC.
ISAVE (Individualized Systematic Assessment of Visual Efficiency) (APH Quota)	B. Langley	Assessment, Early Childhood, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Functional Vision Evaluation, Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: This functional vision assessment kit is used with all levels and ages of students with visual and multiple disabilities.
Issues Regarding the Assessment of Vision Loss in Regard to Sign Language & Fingerspelling . . .	R. Blaha & B. Carlson	Assessment, Deafblind, Sensory Efficiency	Functional Vision Evaluation	Report a problem!
Description: The authors of this article discuss areas of consideration before, during and after performing a functional vision assessment for a student with deafblindness. Modifications and adaptations are also discussed.
JVIB (Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness) Subject Index for Articles (Cost)	N/A	Assessment, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Social Studies, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Instructional Support	Report a problem!
Description: This is a current list of articles available for download, indexed by subject area.
Learning Ally	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Accessible Books, Audio Books	Report a problem!
Description: This national library provides books on compact disc and available for download. Textbooks are available for Texas students.
Learning Media Assessment for Students with Visual Impairments A Resource Guide for Teachers (Cost)	A. J. Koenig & M. K. Holbrook	Assessment, Compensatory/Access, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Dual Media, Learning Media Assessment, Writing Skills	Report a problem!
Description: This book provides a conceptual framework and structured guidelines to follow in the decision making process for selecting the appropriate literacy media for students with visual impairments. A number of checklists and forms are provided to take the assessor through the steps of this process.
Let's See: Vision Development Activities (APH Quota)	N/A	MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Vision Efficiency Training, Visual Efficiency and Functioning	Report a problem!
Description: This kit is designed to develop visual skills in young visually impaired children including those who are multi-impaired.
Look at Me: Resource Manual for the Development of Residual Vision in Multiply Impaired Children (Cost)	A. J. Smith & K. S. Cote	MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Visual Efficiency and Functioning	Report a problem!
Description: This manual concentrates on background information as well as evaluation and teaching strategies necessary for educators who wish to help multiply impaired children reach their optimum levels of visual functioning.
Looking to Learn: Promoting Literacy Skills in Students with Low Vision (Cost)	F. M. D'Andrea and C. Farrenkoft (Eds.)	Compensatory/Access, Sensory Efficiency	Instructional Development, Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies, Low Vision Device Training, Low Vision Devices, Low Vision Solutions, Students with Low Vision, Writing Skills	Report a problem!
Description: This book gives tips on helping students with low vision increase their literacy skills. Topics include assessment, low vision devices, low vision exams and more.
Low Vision Gateway	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Independent Living, MIVI, O&M, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Accessible Books, Low Vision Devices, Low Vision Solutions, Low Vision Specialists, Technology, Transition/Future Planning, Transportation, Vision Efficiency Skills, Visual Efficiency and Functioning	Report a problem!
Description: This site offers information about low vision and the many aspects of having low vision. It is for parents, family members and educators.
Low Vision: A Resource Guide with Adaptations for Students with Visual Impairments (Cost)	N. Levack	Assessment, Compensatory/Access, Sensory Efficiency, Vision and Visual Impairments	Eye Conditions and Diseases, Functional Vision Evaluation, Low Vision	Report a problem!
Description: This book provides guidelines for assessing a student's visual functioning and implementing programming that will enhance students' visual functioning. It also serves as a reference guide for information related to low vision. Specific directions are given for conducting a functional vision evaluation and a comprehensive evaluation tool is provided.
Low Vision: Access to Print	L. Gardner & A. Corn	Compensatory/Access, Professional Resources, Sensory Efficiency	CEC	Report a problem!
Description: Position Paper from the Division on Visual Impairments, Council For Exceptional Children supporting the use of standard print with low vision devices.
LS&S Group (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Family Resources, Instructional Aids/Materials, Low Vision Devices, Low Vision Solutions	Report a problem!
Description: This is a catalog of products promoting independence of people with visual impairments.
Move, Touch, Do (APH Quota)	W. Drezek	Early Childhood, Sensory Efficiency	Development of Vision, Development-Communication, Instructional Support, Vision Efficiency Training, Visual Efficiency and Functioning	Report a problem!
Description: Written for the first year PPCD Teacher and/or TVI, this curriculum gradually trains the new teacher to incorporate more and more complex planning, transdisciplinary, language and visual training elements over the course of the units. It's prepackaged with planning assessment, daily lesson plans, pictures and weekly parent newsletters.
Navigating Nystagmus with Your Doctor (Cost)	E. A. Glaser	Family Resources, Sensory Efficiency, Vision and Visual Impairments	Eye Conditions and Diseases, Parent Resources	Report a problem!
Description: The first comprehensive book written for patients with nystagmus and their care givers. The title is designed to provide detailed information on the many forms of nystagmus, causes of nystagmus, how nystagmus affects vision, what treatments are available, and how to plan for surgery.
New Teacher Series: Getting Started with Activity Routines	A. Rash & N. Toelle	MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Routines	Report a problem!
Description: This is a quick, step by step process for creating activity routines for the MIVI student.
Object Books	M. Smith, S. Shaffer & D. Sewell	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Pre-Braille, Tactile Symbols for Functional Learners	Report a problem!
Description: This document defines the object book and provides examples of how and when to have a student create one.
Oregon Project for VI and Blind Preschool Children, Skills Inventory & Curriculum, 5th Ed. (Cost)	D. Brown, V. Simmons, J. Methvin, S. Anderson, S. Boigon & K. Davis	Assessment, Early Childhood, Independent Living, MIVI, O&M, Sensory Efficiency	Choice and Decision Making, Concept Development, Curricula, Self-Awareness, Vision Efficiency Skills	Report a problem!
Description: This curriculum focuses on teaching preschoolers with visual and multiple impairments and parent-teacher partnerships.
Perkins Activity and Resource Guide: A Handbook for Teachers and Parents of Students with Visual and Multiple Impairments (Cost)	C. Cuchman, K. Heydt, S. Edwards, M.J. Clark & M. Allon	Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, MIVI, O&M, Sensory Efficiency	Family Resources, Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: These books are a resource for a range of professional, parents and other caregivers who work with children with visual and multiple impairments. Areas of instruction include daily living skills, functional academics and orientation and mobility.
Perkins School for the Blind - Products (Cost)	N/A	Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Technology	Braille Writing, Instructional Aids/Materials, Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Support, Products	Report a problem!
Description: Producer of various types of instructional aids and resources for families and professionals.
Picture Maker: Wheatley Tactile Diagramming Kit (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, O&M, Sensory Efficiency	Concept Development, Tactile Graphics, Tactile Maps	Report a problem!
Description: This multipurpose tactual board is used for lessons in mapping, charting and art.
Prepatory Reading Program for Visually Handicapped Children (PREP) (APH Quota)	A. Hall, B. Rodabaugh & C. Smith	Compensatory/Access, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Beginning Reading, Braille Writing, Sports/Games	Report a problem!
Description: This program for students who are potentially braille readers or large type readers focuses on the ten concepts considered to be most directly related to the reading process. Instructional objectives are included for each key concept as well as multisensory lessons which teach these objectives. Each unit also includes a storybook in large print and braille.
Preschool Vision Stimulation: It's More Than A Flashlight! (Cost)	L. Harrell & N. Akeson	Assessment, Early Childhood, Sensory Efficiency	Development of Vision, Early Childhood Intervention, Vision, Vision Efficiency Skills, Vision Efficiency Training, Visual Efficiency and Functioning	Report a problem!
Description: This book gives tips and techniques for teachers working with preschool aged children in the development of vision efficiency skills and vision stimulation.
Program to Develop Efficiency in Visual Functioning (APH Quota)	N.C. Barraga & J. E. Morris	Assessment, Sensory Efficiency	Functional Vision Evaluation, Vision Efficiency Skills, Vision Efficiency Training	Report a problem!
Description: These materials help train students to use their vision more efficiently. The Diagnostic Assessment Procedure Kit identifies specific training needs and The Design for Instruction Kit contains lessons for vision training. For children 3 and older.
Project SALUTE	N/A	Deafblind, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Tactual Sensitivities	Report a problem!
Description: This website is a resource for tactile learning strategies for those children who are blind or visually impaired and/or have additional disabilities.
Project SLATE: Supporting Literacy Acievement and Teacher Effectiveness for StudentsWho are Blind and Visually Impaired	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Sensory Efficiency	Beginning Reading, Braille Literacy for the Sighted, Braille Writing, Instructional Support, Pre-Braille, Resources, Tactile Graphics	Report a problem!
Description: This website provides information to parents, teachers and administrators regarding quality literacy instruction for the student who is visually impaired.
Publications available from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Cost)	N/A	Assessment, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Curricula, Instructional Support	Report a problem!
Description: Catalog of books, curricula and kits for professionals who serve students with visual impairments and those with additional disabilities.
Recorded Books, LLC (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Accessible Books, Audio Books, Family Resources, Recreational Reading	Report a problem!
Description: This is a large catalog of complete and unabridged audiobooks. It also includes Accelerated Reader titles.
S. Walters, Inc. (Cost)	N/A	Family Resources, O&M, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Instructional Aids/Materials, Low Vision Devices, Low Vision Solutions	Report a problem!
Description: This is a catalog of products for those with low vision. It includes monoculars and telescopes, computer aids and more.
SAL2 - Speech Assisted Learning (Cost)	S. Mangold	Compensatory/Access, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Instructional Aids/Materials, Tactile Graphics, Tactile Maps, Tactual Sensitivities	Report a problem!
Description: An interactive learning device which enables students to use worksheets on a computerized platform the TTT (Talking Tactual Tablet) to learn and practice braille and tactual skills.
Sensory Efficiency Productions from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH Quota)	N/A	Sensory Efficiency	Sensory Training	Report a problem!
Description: APH produces products specifically for those with visual impairments and the instruction thereof.
Sensory Integration and Motor Control	L. Ricketts	MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Instructional Support, Motor Involvement	Report a problem!
Description: The author, an OT from TSBVI discusses problem areas with sensory integration in three different areas.
Sensory Integration and Sensory Motor Activities	L. Ricketts	Family Resources, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Instructional Aids/Materials, Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: An Occupational Therapist gives suggestions and lists activities for tactual stimulation.
Sensory Learning Kit (SLK) (APH Quota)	M. Smith	Assessment, Early Childhood, MIVI, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Concept Development, Instructional Aids/Materials, Sensory Training	Report a problem!
Description: This kit, designed for those students with the most significant disabilities provides an extensive arrays of tools and toys to help students develop the most basic of skills. It also includes a guidebook with assessment forms on a CD and a book of routines.
Shop Low Vision (Cost)	N/A	Assessment, Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, O&M, Physical Education, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Instructional Aids/Materials, Low Vision Devices, Low Vision Solutions, Products	Report a problem!
Description: Catalog of products promoting independence for the visually impaired consumer plus materials for the vision professional.
Short-Term Program Classes at Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired	N/A	Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, O&M, Science, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Social Studies, Technology	Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students, Activities for High School Students, Choice and Decision Making, Instructional Strategies, Low Vision Device Training, Teaching Mathematical Concepts	Report a problem!
Description: TSBVI offers one week courses during the regular school term for intensive training in specific areas of a student's IEP. Some programs are specific to a particular subject and some programs are specific to having a visual impairment.(Texas students only)
SKI-HI Institute (Cost)	N/A	Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Communication, Development, Development of Vision, Development-Communication, Early Childhood Intervention, Family Resources	Report a problem!
Description: SKI-HI produces materials for those who serve deaf, blind, and deafblind infants and young children. Their catalog has an array of videos, books, activity sheets and parent information.
Snoezelen Multisensory Environment (Cost)	N/A	Deafblind, Early Childhood, MIVI, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction	Active Learning, Adaptive Tools/Technology, Auditory Skills, Communication, Cortical Visual Impairment, Early Childhood Intervention, Early Intervention, Games, Motor Involvement, Music, Play, Positioning, Routines, Self-Awareness, Sensory Training, Tactual Related, Tactual Sensitivities, Toys	Report a problem!
Description: Snoezelen rooms or equipment uses the blend of sights, sounds, textures, aromas, and motion to provide stimulation of the primary sensory systems and may be modified to meet each student's sensory or visual needs.
Starting Points (Cost)	D. Chen & J. Dote-Kwan	Early Childhood, MIVI, O&M, Sensory Efficiency	Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: Instructional practices for young children whose multiple disabilities include visual impairments.
Summer Programs Available at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired	N/A	Arts, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Technology	Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students, Activities for High School Students, Adapted PE, Adaptive Tools/Technology, Arts and Crafts, Camp, Cane Travel, Choice and Decision Making, Functional Skills, Games, Instruction of Personal Management, Recreation, Resources, Role Models/Mentors for Students, Self-Advocacy and Leadership, Transition/Future Planning, Vocational Education Training	Report a problem!
Description: TSBVI offers summer programs that provide students with instruction in all areas of the ECC. (Texas students only)
Tactile Graphic Products from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, O&M, Science, Sensory Efficiency	Tactile Graphics	Report a problem!
Description: Vendor of tactile graphics products and supplies for instructing the visually impaired.
Tactile Symbols, Directory to Tactile Symbols List	Functional Academics and Basic Skills Dept., TSBVI	Compensatory/Access, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Tactile Symbols for Functional Learners	Report a problem!
Description: The directory listing of the tactile symbol system used at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired's FA/BC Department.
Tactile Vision Inc. (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Math, Sensory Efficiency	Instructional Aids/Materials, Tactile Graphics, Tactile Maps, Tactual Related	Report a problem!
Description: Producer of raised print products, tactile graphics and braille.
Tactual Discrimination Worksheets (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Sensory Efficiency	Tactual Sensitivities	Report a problem!
Description: These worksheets come in four sections to increase discrimination skills.
TADPOLE Kit: Tools & Activities for the Development of Visual Skills (APH Quota)	N/A	Assessment, Sensory Efficiency	Vision Efficiency Skills, Visual Efficiency and Functioning	Report a problem!
Description: From the APH website, "TADPOLE is a set of standardized tools that helps practitioners perform functional vision evaluations or visual skills development activities. It is similar to APH's Tools for Assessment and Development of Visual Skills (ToAD) kit, but is geared for younger learners (0-2). TADPOLE is a natural precursor to APH's ToAD Program."
Tangible Graphs (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Sensory Efficiency	Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: Kit for the instruction of tactile graphics reading. This product includes an assessment of a student's ability to read a tactile graph.
Tap N See Zoo	N/A	Early Childhood, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Cortical Visual Impairment	Report a problem!
Description: From the website: "Tap-n-See Zoo is the first app for iPad and iPhone created specifically for children with cortical visual impairment (CVI)! The simple cause and effect app will also appeal to children without CVI."
Teaching Students with Visual and Multiple Impairments: A Resource Guide (Cost)	M. Smith & N. Levack	Sensory Efficiency	Anatomy, Education the General Public	Report a problem!
Description: This book offers best practices for VI certified teachers serving students with visual and multiple impairments.
Teaching Visually Impaired Children. 2nd Edition (Cost)	V. E. Bishop	Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, O&M, Physical Education, Professional Resources, Science, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction	General Information, Instructional Support, Program Planning	Report a problem!
Description: This book is a comprehensive resource for the classroom teacher who is working with a visually impaired child as well as a systematic overview of education for the specialist in visual disabilities.
Technology Manufacturer's Links	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Accessible Books, Adaptive Tools/Technology, Internet and Accessibility, Low Vision Devices, Producing Nemeth Code, Products, Resources, Tactile Graphics	Report a problem!
Description: Links to major manufacturers of technology for the visually impaired consumer.
TEKS for Listening Skills	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Sensory Efficiency	Instructional Development	Report a problem!
Description: A compiled list of TEKS that are related to listening skill development. Great to use when creating IEPS. (Texas specific)
Telesensory (Cost)	N/A	Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Low Vision Devices, Low Vision Solutions	Report a problem!
Description: Telesensory makes products for visually impaired consumers to help increase independence. Products include CCTVs, scanners and hand-held devices.
Texas State Library - Talking Book Program	N/A	Arts, Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, MIVI, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Accessible Books, Audio Books, Braille/Print Books, Family Resources, Large Print Books, Music, Recreational Reading	Report a problem!
Description: The TSL program allows visually and physically impaired patrons to choose free books from a national library system in braille, large type or audio format. (Texas students only)
The Bookstore at the American Foundation for the Blind (Cost)	N/A	Assessment, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, MIVI, O&M, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Instructional Aids/Materials, Instructional Development, Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Support, Professional Books	Report a problem!
Description: This website provides AFB's most current on-line catalog.
The Effects of Brain Damage on Visual Functioning in Children	P. Aleer	MIVI, Sensory Efficiency, Vision and Visual Impairments	Visual Efficiency and Functioning	Report a problem!
Description: The review of research concluded that, although brain damage affects visual functioning, the prognosis for good functional vision after remedial intervention is better than previously thought. Although electrodiagnostic testing was found to be valuable, use of a combination of tests is recommended to obtain the most complete picture of brain damage effects. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 84(7) pp. 372-376 (Sept. 1990)
The Importance of Touch in Parent-Infant Bonding	G. Newton	Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Early Intervention, Family Resources	Report a problem!
Description: This early childhood specialist explains the importance of touch with visually impaired infants and their parents.
The Information Share Packet	L. Harrell	Professional Resources, Sensory Efficiency	Education the General Public, Inservice for Teachers and Administrators	Report a problem!
Description: Fourteen handouts for teachers and parents to give to others regarding a student/child with a visual impairment. Available from: Lois Harrell Productions PO Box 2385 Placerville, CA 95667 916-642-8555 E-mail: lois@el-doroado.ca.us
The INSITE Model: Resources for Family-Centered Intervention for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers Who Are Visually Impaired (Cost)	E. C. Morgan	Deafblind, Early Childhood, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Early Intervention, Hearing Related, Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: The INSITE model was developed to facilitate the provision of services to multihandicapped, sensory-impaired children in their homes. In this model, parents are the primary facilitators of development. Early intervention is stressed and home is considered the most appropriate setting for intervention. Psychological and emotional support for family members is part of the intervention.
The Mangold Developmental Program of Tactile Perception and Braille Letter Recognition (Cost)	S. Mangold	Compensatory/Access, Sensory Efficiency	Beginning Reading, Pre-Braille, Tactual Sensitivities	Report a problem!
Description: The program is designed to promote efficient two-handed braille reading and decrease undesirable scrubbing and back-tracking behaviors, as well as errors in braille letter recognition. It is also available in electronic version to be used on the Tactual Talking Tablet (TTT) or SAL2.
Understanding Low Vision (Cost)	R. Jose (Ed.)	Compensatory/Access, Professional Resources, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Vision and Visual Impairments	Low Vision, Low Vision Specialists, Teaching Advanced Mathematics	Report a problem!
Description: A thorough compilation of information regarding the education and rehabilitation of those with low vision.
VI & O&M Mentor Program	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Professional Resources, Sensory Efficiency	Resources	Report a problem!
Description: Description of program established to mentor TVIs and COMS with less than three years of experience. (Texas teachers only)
ViA (Visually Impaired Apps)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Math, MIVI, O&M, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Reference, Resources	Report a problem!
Description: A fully accessible app for iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad. ViA has been designed to help identify apps that are useful for adults and children who are blind or have low vision, including those with additional disabilities. Users can easily sort through the apps in the App Store and locate those that were built specifically for, or provide functionality to the user with a visual impairment."
Vision Efficiency. Foundations of Education: Instructional Strategies for Teaching Children and Youths with Visual Impairments (Cost)	A. Corn, L. DePriest & J. Erin	Sensory Efficiency	Instructional Strategies, Vision Efficiency Skills, Vision Efficiency Training, Visual Efficiency and Functioning	Report a problem!
Description: This chapter thoroughly discusses visual efficiency skills, tools used to increase visual efficiency and instructional strategies.
Visual Gaze Behaviors: Considerations in Working With Visually Impaired Multiply Handicapped Children	M. Morse	MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Development of Vision, Visual Efficiency and Functioning	Report a problem!
Description: This article reviews normal visual development and the role of visual gaze behaviors in attention and social interaction, discusses how the information applies to many multiply handicapped visually impaired children, and describes ways of incorporating this information into assessment and programming. RE:view. 23(1) pp. 5-15.
Visual Impairment In The School	R. Harley, et al.	O&M, Sensory Efficiency	Instructional Support	Report a problem!
Description: This book is provides an explanation of eye anatomy, eye conditions and how specific conditions affect a child's education.
Visual Stimulation: A Personal Reflection on Its Role and Benefit	M. Smith	Early Childhood, MIVI, Sensory Efficiency	Vision Efficiency Training, Visual Efficiency and Functioning	Report a problem!
Description: A veteran professional shares her thoughts on vision stimulation and its importance with young children with multiple impairments.
Vtech Electronics (Cost)	N/A	Early Childhood, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Toys	Report a problem!
Description: Creator of toys, typically electronic, that can be used with visually impaired children for various sensory stimulations.