Institute on Blindness at Louisiana Tech
“i’m over here! I’m over here!” came a voice from across the grass. As 4th grader Kiona, wearing her sleep shades and with a white cane in her right hand, she reached down and picked up the talking Easter egg, … Read More »
When rapid transit came to California in the early 1970s, I remember learning to use the underground trains along with everyone else…sighted and blind. Because I was trained to travel in such a way that said, “You know how to … Read More »
Across the country, February is Black History Month, and—for the students in Louisiana Tech University’s hybrid course on braille and assistive technology, it’s also the month of their in-person practicum. “We walked in, and we all said, ‘I feel like … Read More »
After 27 years of teaching, you’re bound to have some pretty interesting stories. We asked Jerry Whittle, who retired last year from the Louisiana Center for the Blind to share some of his favorites. One of the most remarkable braille … Read More »
As we prepare to head out for the holidays, we’re celebrating the achievements that our students, instructors, and you—our readers—have made for the education of blind students and adults this year. We know that blind students—regardless of how much residual … Read More »
Welcome to Louisiana, the home of delicious Cajun cuisine, outstanding music, and warm hospitality! I am excited to attend the upcoming AER International O&M Conference because there is always room to grow and learn, no matter how long we have … Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
September 20-22, 2013 in Ruston, Louisiana Teachers of blind/low-vision students from across Louisiana are gathering to explore, discuss, and change the future of education. We know that at every conference, you come in hoping to get the answer to one … Read More »