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Monthly Archives: November 2014

Should This Blind Student Read Print or Braille?

17 Nov

When faced with a student who still has some residual vision, teachers always want to know if the student should be taught using braille, large print, or both. We have prepared this set of frequently asked questions about a reliable, … Read More »

Teaching Strategies accommodations, braille, dual media, large print, literacy, NRMA, reading rates Leave a comment

Navigating Immersion Training: The Importance of Red Bull

7 Nov
Joanne Gabias walking through a field in Arkansas with her long white cane

Our rock climbing and horseback riding adventure was insane. Maybe I should back up. As I explained in my first dispatch to you, I am preparing to be a teacher of blind students, and the first part of the curriculum … Read More »

Life @ LA Tech Arkansas, Canada, cane travel, hiking, horseback riding, Louisiana, street crossings, structured discovery Leave a comment

O&M Stands for Orientation and Money

5 Nov

Structured Discovery Cane Travel (SDCT) and Structured Discovery Rehabilitation have been demonstrated to be among the most innovative and effective forms of rehabilitation training for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Louisiana Tech University has operated its Orientation and … Read More »

Life @ LA Tech cane travel, independence, rehab teaching, special education, structured discovery Leave a comment

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