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Defining Accessibility in e-Learning

1 Nov

It’s most recent issue of the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Network, the Sloan Consortium posted an interview with representatives from the National Federation of the Blind and the Association of Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD). The abstract describes it best: … Read More »

Technology accessibility, assistive technology, education, NFB Leave a comment

Mentors: A Key Component to Understanding Blindness

31 Oct

Kristen Sims grew up in Ruston, Louisiana, home to the Louisiana Center for the Blind, yet she didn’t know about the exciting careers in the field of blindness. “I didn’t see blind people as any different,” she said. “To be … Read More »

Teaching Strategies braille, cane travel, education, mentoring, technique Leave a comment

Encouraging Braille Reading for Elementary Students

24 Oct

Krystal Guillory, NCLB—a teacher of blind students working in Louisiana’s Lincoln Parish Schools—has set a high braille-reading goal for her elementary-aged students: read 100 braille books this school year. The schools are participating in the Accelerated Reader program designed to … Read More »

Teaching Strategies braille, education, literacy, reading, reading rates, teaching, technique Leave a comment

Passing the NCLB Could Mean 2 Days of Vacation in New Mexico

17 Oct

Greg Trapp, Executive Director for the New Mexico Commission for the Blind, has made a generous offer to his staff. For each section of the National Certification in Literary Braille that his staff pass, they’ll receive two hours of administrative … Read More »

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Will You Fight to Save Special Education From Corporations In Louisiana?

7 Oct

At our recent Teacher Training Conference on Blindness and Low Vision (held September 20-22, 2013 in Ruston), Laureen Mayfield delivered these remarks. She is the Director of Special Education for the Bienville Parish School Board and President of the Louisiana … Read More »

Legislation assessment, COMPASS, Department of Education, Louisiana, PARCC, special education Leave a comment

Where is the Accessible, Tactile Currency?

2 Oct
$10 bill

Don’t expect to feel accessible features on U.S. paper currency until 2020, a group of officials from the Federal Reserve, Bureau of Engraving and Printing and Secret Service said last week at a forum on tactile currency. While a U.S. … Read More »

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Products for Teachers of Blind Students from the American Printing House

17 Sep
Kerry Isham standing beside APH's booth at the 2013 American Occupational Therapy Association; copyright 2013 APH

A wide selection of new products from the American Printing House for the Blind will be on display at the upcoming Louisiana Teacher Training Conference on Blindness and Low Vision. Our thanks go to APH for providing us with this … Read More »

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Opportunity: The National State of Education for Youth Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

13 Sep
Sunrise cresting over the silhouette of a tree upon a hill (Medellín) by Hugo Quintero

In two weeks, we at the Institute on Blindness will have the honor of hosting teachers of blind and low-vision students for a two-day conference. The goal is to connect teachers with a local, state, and national professional development network. … Read More »

Reading 2013 Teacher Training Conference, accommodations, assessment, education, employment, literacy, Louisiana, reading Leave a comment

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