RECC Domain Results

Domain Search Results: 189 items found

You Searched for Domain: Compensatory/Access

RECC Domain Results: 189 items found
Title	Author	Domain	Category	Problem?
'Orientation Aids'. In Foundations of Orientation and Mobility, Second Edition (Cost)	R. Welsh, B. Blasch & W. Weiner (Eds.)	Compensatory/Access, O&M	Tactile Graphics	Report a problem!
Description: This chapter explaining the use of tactiles in Orientation and Mobility situations.
A1 Free Sound Effects	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Recreation and Leisure	Games, Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: This website houses thousands of sounds that include animals, motors, etc. They can be downloaded for activities such as listening lessons and games.
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 Textbooks Clearinghouse	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Technology	Accessible Books, Adaptive Tools/Technology, Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: This page serves as a clearing house for information related to textbook accessibility for students with disabilities.
ACT (The American College Testing Program) Services for Students with Disabilities	N/A	Assessment, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Math, Science	College, Family Resources, Transition/Future Planning	Report a problem!
Description: This site provides information on how to register for the ACT and obtain materials in the correct medium.
Aluminum Diagramming Foil for Use with Tactile Graphics Kit (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, Science	Tactile Graphics	Report a problem!
Description: Use this aluminum foil for creating masters of raised-line graphics. (available only through print catalog)
American Printing House for the Blind Accessible Textbooks Dept. (Formally ATIC) (Cost/Quota Funds)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Accessible Books, Large Print Books	Report a problem!
Description: This is a very thorough on-line catalog of books available for purchase in the following medias: regular print, recorded, braille and enlarged type.
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 Printing House for the Blind Print/Braille Children's Books: Chrissy's Collection (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Braille/Print Books	Report a problem!
Description: APH has produced a collection of high interest books with both print and braille formats together.
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.
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.
Assessment of Braille Literary Skills (ABLS) (Cost)	A. J. Koenig & C. Farrenkopf	Assessment, Compensatory/Access	Learning Media Assessment	Report a problem!
Description: This assessment provides teachers of students who are blind with a tool that provides meaningful assessment of braille literacy skills.
BANA - Braille Authority of North America	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Professional Resources	Braille Production, Professional Resources, Tactile Graphics	Report a problem!
Description: BANA's purpose is to promote braille literacy through position papers, guidesheets and opinions by providing rules in useage of the code which includes tactile graphics.
Basic Skills for Community Living: A Curriculum for Students with VI & Multiple Disabilities (Cost)	N. Levack, S. Hauser, L. Newton & P. Stephenson	Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Independent Living, MIVI, Self Determination, Social Interaction	Curricula, Functional Skills, Instruction of Adventitiously Blind, Instruction of Personal Management, Instructional Strategies, Personal Control and Individual Performance, Resources, Tactile Symbols for Functional Learners	Report a problem!
Description: This curriculum is particularly designed for students who learn best within highly structured routines and who have great difficulty generalizing what they learn to new situations.
Basic Skills for Community Living: Activity Routines (Cost)	P. Stephenson	Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Independent Living, MIVI, Social Interaction	Functional Skills, Instruction of Personal Management, Instructional Strategies, Routines, Tactile Symbols for Functional Learners	Report a problem!
Description: A companion book to Basic Skills for Community Living for the domestic, recreation/leisure, and vocational domains, including activity routine discrepancy analysis forms, preprinted with routine steps with permission to copy. Step by step activity routines are listed for the domestic, recreation/leisure, and vocational routines.
Before a Blind Child Can Read a Map	B. Marek	Compensatory/Access, Social Studies	Tactile Maps	Report a problem!
Description: This paper discusses the skills and experiences a visually impaired student must have in order to interpret the information from a tactile map.
Beginning to Use An Object Calendar	S. Shafer	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, MIVI, Self Determination	Choice and Decision Making, Communication	Report a problem!
Description: Tips for using an object calendar are discussed.
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.
Braille Book Files at TSBVI	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, Science, Technology	Accessible Books, Ebooks, Nemeth, Tactile Graphics, Teaching Advanced Mathematics	Report a problem!
Description: This site provides teachers with literary, science and math materials that can be downloaded in Megadots, Duxbury, and BRF formats.
Braille Bug	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Professional Resources	Braille Literacy for the Sighted, Education the General Public, Family Resources	Report a problem!
Description: This site is devoted to public awareness about braille for children, includes on-line games and riddles.
Braille Fact Sheet	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Professional Resources	Education the General Public	Report a problem!
Description: Information about Braille is given in handout form.
Braille Fundamentals (Cost)	J. Cleveland, N. Levack, D. Sewell & R. Toy	Assessment, Compensatory/Access	Beginning Reading, Curricula	Report a problem!
Description: This is a comprehensive program for teaching the Braille code. The sequence for introducing Braille configurations is based on research that identifies which configurations are easiest to learn, accumulated teaching eience, and a desire to reduce reversals. It also includes rules of usage and games.
Braille Helps	C. Ovard	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Math, Science	Braille Dictionaries/Reference Guides, Nemeth	Report a problem!
Description: This webpage provides reference guides for Braille and Nemeth codes.
Braille Instruction found via the Perkins Scout	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Professional Resources	Braille Dictionaries/Reference Guides, Braille Production, Braille Publishers, Braille Writing, Braille/Print Books, Instructional Aids/Materials, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Support	Report a problem!
Description: Here is a web-based collection of information for braille instructors with countless links to resources available.
Braille International (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Braille Publishers, Braille/Print Books, Family Resources	Report a problem!
Description: This is a producer of adult and childrens' braille books. They have approximately 1400 books on hand and can make books on demand.
Braille is Beautiful (Cost)	B. Zaborowski	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Professional Resources	Braille Literacy for the Sighted, Education the General Public, Family Resources	Report a problem!
Description: A kit and curriculum for sighted school aged children promoting braille literacy and social acceptance of visually impaired people.
Braille Literacy Curriculum (Cost)	D. Wormsley	Compensatory/Access	Instructional Development, Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: This book provides teaching strategies and instructional tips for teaching braille across the curriculum.
Braille Readers Are Leaders Contest	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Self Determination	Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students, Activities for High School Students, Recreational Reading	Report a problem!
Description: NFB sponsors a braille reading contest for students in grade K through 12 that runs through the fall months to January of the following year.
Braille Readiness Grid	A. McComskey	Assessment, Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources	Beginning Reading, Tactual Related, Tactual Sensitivities	Report a problem!
Description: Here is a grid showing the systematic learning progress of tactile skills in different areas of development.
Braille Reading Pals Club - Early Literacy Program	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Beginning Reading, Braille Literacy for the Sighted, Braille/Print Books, Pre-Braille	Report a problem!
Description: This program encourages parents to take an active roll in the braille literacy of their child.
Braille Shop (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Professional Resources, Technology	Braille/Print Books, Games, Instructional Aids/Materials, Tactile Graphics, Tactile Maps	Report a problem!
Description: This company is dedicated to selling high quality braille products at reasonable prices. Items sold are tactile graphics including maps, braille teaching supplies, technology products and puzzles and games.
Braille Transcribers' Kit: Math (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math	Tactile Graphics	Report a problem!
Description: Use this kit for the creation of elementary math graphics.
Braille Writing Dot by Dot (APH Quota)	E. Pester & F. Otto	Compensatory/Access	Braille Writing, Slate & Stylus, Sports/Games	Report a problem!
Description: This program is designed to provide instruction in writing braille with either a braillewriter or a slate and stylus. This kit focuses on beginning writing skills.
Brl Contraction Lookup Dictionary	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Professional Resources	Braille Dictionaries/Reference Guides	Report a problem!
Description: Just type in the word you want, click submit,and it displays the word in braille. It's a great help when one is trying to remember which contraction takes precedence in troublesome words.
BRL: Braille Through Remote Learning	N/A	Arts, Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Math, Science	Braille Dictionaries/Reference Guides, Braille Literacy for the Sighted, Instructional Support, Music, Nemeth	Report a problem!
Description: This site provides tools and resources related to braille, nemeth and music braille which includes contraction lists and problematic areas.
CAL - Creative Adaptations for Learning (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access	Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: A company who produces braille and raised line materials for educational purposes.
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.
Can Reading and Writing Braille Be Taught Effectively On An Itinerant Basis?	A. Koenig & J. Olmstead, E. Rex	Compensatory/Access	Beginning Reading, Itinerant Issues	Report a problem!
Description: This point/counterpoint feature evaluates braille literacy instruction in three commentaries by A. J. Koenig, J. E. Olmstead, and E. J. Rex. The commentaries indicate that itinerant instruction of braille skills can be effective with adequate student motivation and requisite skills, school staff and family support, vigilant focus on student needs, and adequate commitment of teaching time. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness 89 (4) pp. 101-108
Chang Tactual Diagram Kit (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, O&M	Tactile Graphics, Tactile Maps	Report a problem!
Description: This kit is for orientation and mobility instructors. It provides bright yellow plastic diagrams for instructional purposes.
Children's Braille Book Club (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Beginning Reading, Braille/Print Books, Recreational Reading	Report a problem!
Description: For $100 per year, receive a monthly children's book, from preschool to 3rd grade, in twin vision format (print and braille).
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.
Concept Development for Visually Handicapped Children: A Resource Guide . . . (Cost)	W. T. Lydon & M. L. McGraw	Compensatory/Access, O&M	Concept Development	Report a problem!
Description: This guide offers a framework for concept development for children who are visually impaired from kindergarten on.
Connecting the Dots: A Parent's Resource for Promoting Early Braille Literacy	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources	Family Resources	Report a problem!
Description: A free information kit for parents providing information on the braille code, braille books and how to make braille books.
Creative Communication	N/A	Compensatory/Access, MIVI, Technology	Communication, Instructional Aids/Materials, Instructional Planning, Instructional Support, Products	Report a problem!
Description: Homepage for Patti King-DeBaun, a leader in innovative communication and technology those with disabilities. (Not VI specific)
DOTS for Braille Literacy	N/A	Compensatory/Access	Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Support	Report a problem!
Description: Newsletter published three times a year promoting braille literacy.
Duxbury Systems (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, Science, Technology	Instructional Aids/Materials, Producing Nemeth Code, Products	Report a problem!
Description: Retailer of software for the visually impaired including translators, MegaDots and Math Braille Talk
Elementary Reading Skills Continuum (Cost)	TSBVI Teachers	Compensatory/Access	Beginning Reading, Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: This is a pre-reading skills and reading skills continuum for print and braille readers in grades K-5.
Emergent Literacy Success: Merging Technology and Whole Language for Students with Disabilities (Cost)	C.R. Musselwhite & P. King-DeBaun	Compensatory/Access, MIVI, Technology	Communication, Instructional Aids/Materials, Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: This book is a resource for strategies in using technology for literacy instruction. It can be used children with various disabilities. (Not VI specific)
Enablemart (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, MIVI, Technology	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Braille Production, Low Vision Devices, Low Vision Solutions, Tactile Graphics	Report a problem!
Description: This on-line vendor sells productss such as accessibility solutions, computer hardware, software, development tools, and aids for individuals with specific needs.
Enabling Technologies (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, Science, Technology	Producing Nemeth Code	Report a problem!
Description: Catalog of braille production products.
English Braille American Edition 1994	N/A	Compensatory/Access	Braille Dictionaries/Reference Guides	Report a problem!
Description: This is the official code book for English Braille American Edition.
ETA/Cuisenaire (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Math, Science	Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: This is a source for manipulatives for all ages and grade levels. (Not VI specific)
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.'
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 Ebooks on the Internet (Cost)	A. Dresner	Compensatory/Access, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Accessible Books, Ebooks	Report a problem!
Description: The author, who is visually impaired, explains where to locate books in different formats on the internet.
Finding, Researching and Downloading Books, Dictionaries and Encyclopedias on the Net	M. McCarty	Compensatory/Access, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Accessible Books, Recreational Reading, Reference, Technology	Report a problem!
Description: Mr. McCarty has updated his article on locating needed resources for visually impaired users on the internet.
Foundations of Braille Literacy (Cost)	E. J. Rex, J. Koenig, D. P. Wormsley & R. L. Baker	Assessment, Compensatory/Access	Curricula, Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: This book looks at what we know about braille as a medium for literacy, the ways in which we teach and assess braille reading and writing, and the needs that should be addressed in the future.
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 Academic Curriculum for Exceptional Students (F.A.C.E.S.)	N/A	Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Self Determination, Social Interaction, Social Studies	Curricula, Functional Math, Functional Skills, Instruction of Adventitiously Blind, Instruction of Personal Management, Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: This curriculum covers math, science, social studies, physical health and vocational skills (elementary to high school) for students with moderate to severe disabilities. (Not VI specific)
Functional Academics: A Curriculum for Students with Visual Impairments (Cost)	S. Hauser, N. Levack & L. Newton	Compensatory/Access, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, Science, Social Interaction, Social Studies	Functional Braille, Functional Math, Functional Skills, Instruction of Adventitiously Blind, Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: This curriculum is designed for students in which a developmental or academic approach to learning is inappropriate. It includes activities and teaching strategies.
Geometry Tactile Graphics Kit (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math	Tactile Graphics	Report a problem!
Description: Kit for the creation of graphics associated with the instruction of geometry.
gh (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Technology	Producing Nemeth Code, Products, Technology	Report a problem!
Description: This is a producer of audio accessible, tactile graphics and braille products.
Good Tactile Graphic: A Two-Tape Video Presentation and Booklet (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, Professional Resources	Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: This presentation helps beginners and advanced tactile graphics makers to increase their skills.
Guidelines and Games for Teaching Efficient Braille Reading (Cost)	M. R. Olson & S. Mangold	Compensatory/Access	Games, Instructional Strategies, Pre-Braille	Report a problem!
Description: This books provides parents, vision teachers, and regular classroom teachers with ideas for adapting a general reading program to the needs of braille readers. Activities and games offered provide enrichment to the traditional teaching of braille reading skills from the pre-school level through grade three. Suggestions for working with remedial readers, regardless of their ages, are also presented.
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.
Hark the Sound	G. Bishop	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Auditory Skills, Games	Report a problem!
Description: A downloadable computer program that provides auditory games for visually impaired students.
How Does AT Fit into My Life and My Paperwork?	Debra Leff and Cecilia Robinson	Compensatory/Access, Math, Technology	Accessible Books, Adaptive Tools/Technology, Audio Books, Braille Writing, Internet and Accessibility, Low Vision Device Training, Low Vision Devices, Resources, Technology, Training and Tutorials	Report a problem!
Description: Technology resources and tutorials for all students with visual impairments. Includes accessibility, keyboarding, math, study aid, scan and read, braille, O&M, PDA and screen review.
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
Impact of Adolescents' Adjustment to Progressive Vision Loss on Braille Reading Skills: Case Studies	M.B. Truan & S.D. Trent	Compensatory/Access	Instruction of Adventitiously Blind	Report a problem!
Description: This article presents case studies of three adolescent boys with progressive vision loss who gradually became blind during adolescence. Examines the relationship between the boys' psychological adjustment to their blindness and their acquisition of braille reading skills. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 91 ( 5) pp. 301-308.
Instructional Strategies for Braille Literacy (Cost)	D. Wormsley & F.M. D'Andrea	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood	Dual Media, Instructional Aids/Materials, Instructional Development, Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies, Pre-Braille	Report a problem!
Description: This book is a compilation of successful instructional strategies for teaching braille to blind and visually impaired students that will allow them to achieve braille literacy to the best of their abilities.
Intellitools (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, MIVI, Technology	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Instructional Aids/Materials, Products	Report a problem!
Description: Catalog of technology products for students needing a variety of assistance with learning. (Not VI specific)
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.
Judy Lynn Software, Inc. (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, MIVI, Technology	Instructional Aids/Materials, Products	Report a problem!
Description: Maker of switch software for use with students with special needs. (Not VI specific)
Just Enough to Know Better: A Braille Primer for Sighted Parents (Cost)	E. Curran	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources	Braille Literacy for the Sighted, Family Resources	Report a problem!
Description: This book was written for parents of children with visual impairments who have no prior knowledge of braille but would like to learn.
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.
Kester Braille Reading Program (Cost)	Kester	Compensatory/Access	Beginning Reading, Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: The Kester Reading Program 'is designed to teach specific skills to beginning readers in the same sequence these skills are taught to their sighted companions, i.e. alphabet, numbers, three-letter words with the short vowel sound, and basic punctuation through reading and writing.'
Large Print Suppliers and Publishers	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Accessible Books, Large Print Books, Recreational Reading	Report a problem!
Description: Here is a list of publishing companies and individual companies that will enlarge books.
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.
Learning Through Listening	N/A	Compensatory/Access	Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students, Audio Books, Auditory Skills	Report a problem!
Description: This website provides teachers lesson plans, classroom acitivties and instructional ideas for 'listening focused content' for all ages and grade levels.
Learning to Listen/Listening to Learn (Cost)	L. Barclay	Compensatory/Access	Auditory Skills	Report a problem!
Description: This resource provides information about age-appropriate listening skills and how and what to instruct in those areas.
Listening Skills Inventory	N/A	Compensatory/Access	Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Support	Report a problem!
Description: A website that provides listening lessons, strategies and lesson plans in order to better teach listening skills.
Literacy and Communication Products from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access	Accessible Books, Beginning Reading, Curricula, Large Print Books, Pre-Braille	Report a problem!
Description: Vendor of products for the instruction of visually impaired students.
Literacy for Students with Low Vision: A Framework for Delivering Instruction	A. Corn & A. Koenig	Compensatory/Access	Instructional Planning, Students with Low Vision	Report a problem!
Description: 'This study identified the levels of direct and consultative instructional services needed for teaching literacy skills to students with low vision. The findings support the need to provide consistent, direct instruction to students with low vision in almost all areas of literacy and literacy-related skills.' Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness 96 (5) pp. 305-321 May 2002
Literacy Skills. In Foundations of Education, 2nd Ed., Volume II: Instructional Strategies for Teaching Children & Youths with Visual Impairments (Cost)	A. Koenig & M. Holbrook	Compensatory/Access	Accessible Books, Beginning Reading, Braille Production, Dual Media, Instructional Development, Instructional Strategies, Pre-Braille, Tactile Graphics	Report a problem!
Description: This chapter thoroughly discusses literacy, tools used to increase literacy and instructional strategies.
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.
LRS Large Print Reproductions (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Accessible Books, Large Print Books, Recreational Reading	Report a problem!
Description: This company can enlarge books in black and white or color.
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.
Mathematics. In Koenig & Holbrook (Eds.), Foundations of Education, Vol II, 2nd Edition (Cost)	G. Kapperman, T. Heinze & J. Sticken	Compensatory/Access, Math	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Instructional Aids/Materials, Instructional Development, Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Support	Report a problem!
Description: This chapter provides detailed instructional strategies for teaching mathematics to visually impaired students. It also contains specific information regarding the creation of tactile graphics for the instruction of mathematics skills.
Mayer-Johnson Co. (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, MIVI, Technology	Communication, Products	Report a problem!
Description: This company sells materials in promoting language with those who are speech and language impaired. Some items are symbol systems, PCS and materials for Boardmaker. (Not VI specific)
Motor Activities To Encourage Pre-Braille Skills	D. Sewell	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood	Pre-Braille	Report a problem!
Description: This expert gives a list of activities to work on for the development of motor skills needed for pre-braille skills.
Move, Touch, Read!	W. Drezek	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood	Pre-Braille	Report a problem!
Description: A leader in the area of early childhood development provides on-line sample units and activities used to promote braille literacy in young children with visual impairments
Moving Ahead Series Storybooks (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Recreation and Leisure	Braille/Print Books	Report a problem!
Description: From the website, 'Moving Ahead Storybooks introduce symbolic representation, more complex illustrations, and an increased emphasis on text by combining tactile pictures, print/braille text and a fun story.
National Braille Press (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Braille Publishers, Braille/Print Books, Play, Pre-Braille, Recreational Reading, Sensory Training	Report a problem!
Description: Nonprofit braille printing and publishing house. It offers a braille book-of-the-month club.
Nemeth Code Made Easy	C. Weaver	Compensatory/Access, Math, Professional Resources	Nemeth	Report a problem!
Description: This text gives a very basic overview of how Nemeth Code is written. An excellent source for those creating transcribing math for students.
Nemeth Code Reference Sheet (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math	Nemeth	Report a problem!
Description: This sheet provides as a great reference tool to all the symbols used for mathematic functions.
NIMAS/NIMAC	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Professional Resources, Technology	Accessible Books	Report a problem!
Description: The National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC) is a national repository that holds electronic files converted from publishers of educational materials. It makes these ?NIMAS? files available for the production of core instructional materials, such as textbooks, in accessible formats on behalf of eligible print-disabled students in grades K-12. Schools designate an Authorized User to retrieve.
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.
Paths to Literacy	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Professional Resources	Beginning Reading, Braille Literacy for the Sighted, Braille Writing, Emergent Literacy Skills, Functional Braille, Instructional Aids/Materials, Instructional Development, Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Support, Learning Media Assessment, Pre-Braille, Writing Skills	Report a problem!
Description: This is a joint website created by the Perkins School for the Blind and TSBVI to promote literacy among those students with visual impairments. Literacy is promoted for all ages, levels and includes strategies for those with multiple disabilities. A forum can also be found here.
Patterns Prebraille Program (APH Quota)	H. Caton, E. Pester, E. J. Bradley & K. S. Coy	Compensatory/Access	Curricula, Emergent Literacy Skills	Report a problem!
Description: This program is designed to help children before they begin a basic braille reading program. It helps build a child's auditory, tactual, conceptual, and language abilities in preparation for braille reading and math.
Patterns: The Primary Braille Reading Program (APH Quota)	H. Caton, E. Pester & E. J. Bradley	Compensatory/Access	Beginning Reading, Braille Writing, Curricula	Report a problem!
Description: This program is designed for beginning braille readers from the readiness level through the third reading level. Word recognition is taught through tactual memory, phonological skills, and syntactical skills. Patterns contains a variety of learning materials including a braille tend worksheets for all levels. A teacher's edition with lesson plans is also provided.
Patterns: The Primary Braille Spelling and English Program (APH Quota)	H. Caton, E. Pester, E. J. Bradley & E. P. Hamp	Compensatory/Access	Beginning Reading, Braille Writing	Report a problem!
Description: This program teaches complete spelling and language skills to primary grade student who use braille as their primary literacy medium. It is composed of tests, posttests, worksheets and teacher's editions. There are four levels. This program is a companion to the Patterns Braille Reading Program.
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.
Pre-Reading Activities for Blind Preschoolers	R. Ryles	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood	Pre-Braille	Report a problem!
Description: These activities are suggestions from a Teacher of the Visually Impaired and an Occupational Therapist on activities young children can do to improve finger and hand strength.
Preparing Tactile Adaptations for Math and Science (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, Science	Tactile Graphics	Report a problem!
Description: This video provides instruction to teachers on how to use tactile graphics (with everyday household products) when teaching math and science to visually impaired students.
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.
Primary Phonics Storybook Sets (Cost)	B. Makar	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Accessible Books, Beginning Reading, Braille/Print Books	Report a problem!
Description: These booklets have large print, uncontracted and contracted braille and help the student practice basic beginner reading skills.
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.
Read Any Good Books Lately? Using APH Trade Books	C. Johnson	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Beginning Reading, Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: A representative from APH presents the new products that have been developed for emerging braille readers.
Read How You Want, Your Customized Book Source (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Accessible Books	Report a problem!
Description: This company provides a very comprehensive list of on-demamnd books in alternate formats such as braille, auditory and large print.
Reading For Everyone: Expanding Literacy Options	C. Miller & A. Rash	Compensatory/Access, MIVI	Functional Braille, Grade 1 Braille	Report a problem!
Description: The theory of teaching uncontracted braille to students with multiple impairments is discussed.
Reading Strategies for Students with Visual Impairments: A Classroom Teacher's Guide	N/A	Compensatory/Access	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Instructional Support, Low Vision Solutions, Students with Low Vision	Report a problem!
Description: This resource guide is written specifically for the general education teachers with explanations for the different types of reading tools a student with a visual impairment may use. Emphasis is placed on the individualized needs of the student.
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.
Resources for Preparing Quality Tactile Graphics	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, O&M, Professional Resources, Science	Tactile Graphics	Report a problem!
Description: List of companies who make tactile graphic materials.
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.
Scattered Crowns: Tactile Attribute Game (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Games	Report a problem!
Description: 'A fun, versatile board game that encourages young children, especially those with visual impairments and blindness, to develop tactile skills.' For ages 5 and up.
Script Letter Sheet & Board (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access	Signature Writing	Report a problem!
Description: Used for teaching signature writing, this kit provides embossed script letters on sheets and incised script letters on a board.
Seedlings, Braille Books for Children (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Braille Publishers, Braille/Print Books, Play, Pre-Braille, Recreational Reading	Report a problem!
Description: This is a catalog of braille books for children (available in uncontracted and contracted braille).
Sensible Graphics	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, Science, Social Studies, Technology	Instructional Aids/Materials, Tactile Graphics, Tactile Maps	Report a problem!
Description: A website devoted to collecting tactile graphic files or images for use with visually impaired learners.
ShareBraille	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Braille/Print Books, Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: ShareBraille is a division of NFB offering the exchange of donated braille books in order to build braille literacy.
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)
Simplified Technologies by Linda Burkhart	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, MIVI, Self Determination, Technology	Choice and Decision Making, Communication	Report a problem!
Description: A leader in the field of assistive technology for many years, Linda Burkhart has written many how-to books on making switches, using devices as well as the educational theories behind switch use. She also has some resources that discuss the integration of devices into a variety of classroom environments. (Not VI specific)
Speakaboos	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, MIVI, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Accessible Books, Audio Books	Report a problem!
Description: This website offers free visual stories for young children with audio and music. Categories include nursery rhymes, fables, folk stories and songs. (Not VI Specific)
STAGES Software Solutions for Special Needs (Cost)	M. Pugliese	Compensatory/Access, MIVI, Technology	Instructional Aids/Materials, Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: Guide for teachers of students with multiple disabilities in choosing educational software according to developmental and communication level.
Storyline Online	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, MIVI, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Accessible Books, Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students, Audio Books	Report a problem!
Description: This website, sponsored by the Sreen Actors Guild Foundation provides audio and visual books read by famous actors. Although not VI specific, blind children can listen to the audio stories without needing any modifications to the technology.
Student Supplies from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access	Instructional Aids/Materials, Low Vision Solutions, Student Supplies	Report a problem!
Description: Student supplies include folders for braille papers, paper, slate and stylus, dark-lined paper, etc.
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)
Swail Dot Inverter (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, O&M, Science	Tactile Graphics, Tactile Maps	Report a problem!
Description: This kit is for the simple construction of diagrams, graphs, maps by embossing a series of single dots.
Tack-Tiles (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access	Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: A teaching tool similar to Lego Blocks used for improving braille literacy skills.
Tactile Colour Communication (Cost)	N/A	Arts, Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Math, MIVI, O&M, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Social Studies	Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: Standardized color tactile adhesive sheets are sold representing the 12 different colors. Can be used in all areas of education.
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 Graphics (Cost)	P. K. Edman	Compensatory/Access, Math, Science	Instructional Strategies, Tactile Graphics, Tactile Maps, Tactual Sensitivities	Report a problem!
Description: This is a comprehensive sourcebook for translating visual information into a three-dimensional form that blind and visually impaired persons can understand.
Tactile Graphics Image Library at APH	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, O&M, Science, Social Studies	Instructional Aids/Materials, Tactile Graphics, Tactile Maps	Report a problem!
Description: This library has a plethera of images that can be downloaded for creating tactile graphics for students with visual impairments.
Tactile Graphics Kit (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, Science	Tactile Graphics, Tactile Maps	Report a problem!
Description: Extensive kit for making maps, graphs, diagrams, etc. Contains braille slate and stylus, aluminum foil and guidebook.
Tactile Graphics Resources	J. Piscitello, M. Rieger & T. Maggiore	Arts, Compensatory/Access, Math, Professional Resources, Science, Social Studies	Instructional Aids/Materials, Instructional Development, Tactile Graphics, Tactile Maps	Report a problem!
Description: Here is a nice compilation of resources one can use when creating tactile graphics.
Tactile Graphics Starter Kit (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, Science	Tactile Graphics	Report a problem!
Description: This kit is for the beginning tactile graphics maker. It includes a slate and stylus and manual.
Tactile Graphics, An Overview and Resource Guide	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, Science	Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: This online resource guide provides information about how to use and prepare tactile graphics and where to find materials.
Tactile Library	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Technology	Instructional Aids/Materials, Tactile Graphics, Tactile Maps	Report a problem!
Description: A free library from the UK loaded with images that are broken down according to age. Most images are considered universal.
Tactile Maps: New Materials and Improved Designs	B. Horsfall	Compensatory/Access, O&M	Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: This article evaluates the relative strengths of different ways to make tactile maps, including new photopolymers (plastics that harden with exposure to light) and computer-assisted design (CAD). Photopolymers yield crisp and precise images and produce excellent masters for vacuum forming maps. CAD allows for quick design and proofreading and the easy modification of images and text. High-quality tactile maps can be easily produced and refined by almost anyone using this technology. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, (91)2, pp. 61-65. (January/February 1997)
Tactile Math Graphics	S. Osterhaus, D. Spence & J. Gardner	Compensatory/Access, Math, Science	Producing Nemeth Code, Tactile Graphics	Report a problem!
Description: Resource list of on-line articles for preparing and using tactile graphics with mathematics. Some general information about tactile graphics is included.
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.
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.
Teaching Braille Slate and Stylus: A Manual for Mastery (Cost)	P. N. Mangold	Compensatory/Access	Slate & Stylus	Report a problem!
Description: This manual contains all the information you will need to become, or help someone else become a proficient slate user.
Teaching Emergent Literacy Skills To Kindergarten Students in a Braille/Print Program	D. McGregor & C. Farrenkopf	Compensatory/Access	Beginning Reading, Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: Two VI professionals discuss tips for itinerant teachers in teaching beginning braille.
Teaching Faster Braille Reading in the Primary Grades	M. R. Olson	Compensatory/Access	Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: Recent studies have reported considerable success in teaching the visually handicapped techniques of rapid reading. Most of the braille readers participating in these studies had been reading for several years; little if any efforts have been made toward application of rapid reading principles in the primary grades. This article identifies twelve rapid reading principles and discusses their implementation by itinerant or resource teachers of beginning braille readers. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness. 71(3) 122-124.
Teaching Signature Writing to Those Who Are Visually Impaired (Cost)	S. Mangold & M.E. Pesavento	Compensatory/Access	Signature Writing	Report a problem!
Description: This program offers a creative teaching method that will help teach students as well as adults how to make an acceptable legal signature. It is composed of a 35 minute video and a supplementary booklet which is available in print, large print, and braille.
Teaching The Braille Slate and Stylus (Cost)	S. Mangold	Compensatory/Access	Slate & Stylus	Report a problem!
Description: This 18 minute video demonstrates appropriate teaching techniques and students adequately using the slate and stylus.
Teaching Visually Impaired Children to Make Distance Judgments From a Tactile Map	S. Ungar, M. Blades & C. Spencer	Compensatory/Access, O&M	Instructional Strategies, Tactile Maps	Report a problem!
Description: This article reports on two experiments that investigated 59 children's ability to estimate distances from a map. In Experiment 1, totally blind children, children with residual vision, and sighted children were given a map showing the position of three objects on a path, two of which were present on the actual path. The children were asked to use the map to work out the position of the third object. The visually impaired children performed less well than did the sighted children, and an analysis of the children's strategies indicated that the majority of visually impaired children did not know an effective way to work out distances from the map. In Experiment 2, the visually impaired children were given a brief training in how to calculate distances from a map and then they were retested. After training, the children's performance improved. Journal Of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 91 (2), 163-174
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)
Texas SenseAbilities Newsletter and See/Hear Archives	N/A	Arts, Assessment, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Self Determination, Social Interaction, Social Studies, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Communication, Family Resources, Instructional Support, Resources	Report a problem!
Description: Publication for instuctors and families of visually impaired children including those with deafblindness and multiple disabilities. It contains current and relevant information for various topics from school to community to home. (Downloadable)
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 Blind Reader's Page	N/A	Arts, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Parent Resources, Recreation, Sports/Games	Report a problem!
Description: The Blind Reader's Page offers a wide variety of information in alternative formats for those with print disabilities.
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 Braille Connection: A Braille Reading and Writing Program for Former Print Users (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access	Instruction of Adventitiously Blind	Report a problem!
Description: This curriculum is designed to teach braille to adult and teenage print readers with acquired blindness. It begins with uncontracted braille then advances to contracted braille.
The Braille Enthusiast's Dictionary (Cost)	A. J. Koenig & M. C. Holbrook	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources	Braille Dictionaries/Reference Guides, Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: This is a comprehensive, easy to use reference for those who work in any capacity with braille.
The Braille SuperStore	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Braille/Print Books, Low Vision Devices, Toys	Report a problem!
Description: A virtual bookstore that contains 1000's of braille titles. Also, it sells various low vision and blind related products.
The Braille Trail Parent/Teacher Guide (Cost)	F. M. D'Andrea & A. Swenson	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Professional Resources	Braille Literacy for the Sighted, Education the General Public, Family Resources	Report a problem!
Description: This books offers students, parents, and teachers, a delightful and fascinating introduction to braille. It is designed to teach sighted children about braille and to encourage literacy among all children.
The Bridge to Braille (Cost)	C. Castellano & D. Kosman	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources	Braille Literacy for the Sighted, Family Resources	Report a problem!
Description: This is a practical step by step guide showing parents and teachers how to help blind children progress in literacy.
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.
Tips for Teaching Slate and Stylus	E. Rao	Compensatory/Access	Slate & Stylus	Report a problem!
Description: A great quick reference to successfully teaching Slate and Stylus skills
Touch Graphics Inc. (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, O&M, Social Studies, Technology	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Tactual Related, Technology	Report a problem!
Description: This company produces the Talking Tactile Tablet, the Wii Cane and the SAL and is a leader in cutting edge technology for the blind and visually impaired.
Tumblebooks (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access	Accessible Books, Audio Books, Large Print Books, Libraries	Report a problem!
Description: A low cost subscription service available to libraries that provides on-line books with variable text sizes and an audio component.
Turbo Phonics (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Technology	Beginning Reading, Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: This is a computer based reading program designed to help low vision students attain reading skills.
Understanding Braille Literacy (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Professional Resources	Braille Literacy for the Sighted, Education the General Public, Family Resources, Resources	Report a problem!
Description: This video provides an overview of a successful braille literacy program. Good for use with general education teachers, administrators and parents
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.
Using Readers	C. Castellano	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources	Auditory Skills	Report a problem!
Description: The author, a seasoned veteran teacher of children with visual impairments, gives tips on how a student uses a reader and how he goes about getting accustomed to having a live reader.
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)
VI Guide	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Professional Resources	Eye Conditions and Diseases, Family Resources, Instructional Support, Technology	Report a problem!
Description: A website providing links to resources about visual impairments for parents and teachers.
VI Tech Share- To Help Share Technology Devices and Web Links	Blog Created by Vision Teachers in Rural West TX	Arts, Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Math, MIVI, O&M, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Social Interaction, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Accessible Books, Active Learning, Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students, Activities for High School Students, Adaptive Tools/Technology, Arts and Crafts, Audio Books, Basic Information, Beginning Reading, Caseload Analysis, Cortical Visual Impairment, Early Childhood Intervention, Early Intervention, Elementary, Emergent Literacy Skills, Eye Anatomy and Function, Eye Conditions and Diseases, Family Resources, Games, General Information, Goal Setting and Attainment, IEP, IEP Prep, Inservice for Teachers and Administrators, Instructional Planning, Music, Parent Resources, Play, Positioning, Recreational Reading, Syndromes/Diseases, Tactual Related, Tactual Sensitivities, Technology, Toys, Training and Tutorials	Report a problem!
Description: Resources for Babies;Resources for Literacy; Curriculum for Alternative Teaching;Tactual Books;CVI;VI Resources; Resources for VI Teachers; Goals and Objectives;Helpful sites about Eyes;Home made toy resources and play; Visual Perception;AT;Switch Use;Math;Social Stories;Link Share;Books - digital,CDs,audible;Adapted Books;Screen Readers;Text Readers;Games/Movies;word prediction software;Braille;O & M;Modules/Webcasts for VI Trainings.
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."
View Plus Technologies (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, Science, Technology	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Producing Nemeth Code, Tactile Graphics, Technology	Report a problem!
Description: This company sells the Tiger Printer which produces high-resolution tactual graphics and braille. It also sells the Accessible Graphing Calculator.
Where to Find Braille Books for Children	M. Garber	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Braille Publishers, Braille/Print Books	Report a problem!
Description: This article, written for parents, tells of the top companies that sell or distribute braille children's books.
Widgit (Writing With Symbols) Software (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, MIVI, Technology	Communication, Products	Report a problem!
Description: This software, Writing with Symbols, provides pictures and a word processor for those who have trouble using text only.
Word Playhouse (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access	Beginning Reading, Instructional Aids/Materials, Pre-Braille	Report a problem!
Description: From the catalog, 'Word PlayHouse helps students focus on phonics, spelling and phonemic awareness.' It can be used with blind and low vision students.
Writing Strategies for Students with Visual Impairments: A Classroom Teacher's Guide	N/A	Compensatory/Access	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Braille Writing, Instructional Support, Low Vision Solutions, Writing Skills	Report a problem!
Description: This guide is written specifically for the regular education teacher as an explanation of the different tools a student with a visual impairment may use in the classroom. The emphasis is on the unique, individualized needs of the student.
www.brailleSC.org	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources	Beginning Reading, Braille Literacy for the Sighted, Braille Writing, Braille/Print Books, Education the General Public, Pre-Braille	Report a problem!
Description: A fun and totally accessible website for students, family and educators promoting braille literacy and its usage in everyday life.