What does a parent or caregiver need to know about the IEP process? So far weāve looked at the purpose of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP): An āIEPā is designed to set forth the way a school will meet the educational and disability-related needs of the child. Weāve also looked at the components of an IEP meeting, including what will be discussed and … Continued
As we celebrate Louis Brailleās birthday and World Braille Day on January 4 ā and Braille Literacy Month throughout January ā itās an ideal time to consider how important it is for all students who are blind or visually impaired to learn braille. Of course, there are plenty of ways to take in language without sight, from … Continued
People with skills in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are in high demand in the workplace ā and the field shows no signs of slowing down in the future. Computer science, including coding, is a viable career option for people who are blind or have visual impairments, because itās all type-based, making it compatible with screen readers and other assistive technology. … Continued
Your child has likely sunk their teeth into a crisp apple bursting with sweet juices or taken spoonfuls of sugary, smooth applesauce with notes of warm cinnamon, but do they know how their snack came to be? Do they know how apples are grown and harvested? Do they truly know what an apple tree is? Have they run their fingers over the scaly bark, wrapped their arms around the girth … Continued
Such a whirlwind of bittersweet emotionsākindergarten is approaching! Itās hard to believe how quickly the years have passed, isnāt it? Your little one went from complete dependence on you to making strides toward independence. Thankfully your childās absolute preciousness hasnāt changed, but their level of autonomy has. So, letās take a look at how you can be preparing your child for increased independence in preparation for kindergarten. Working … Continued
Itās play timeācolorful, sensory, tasty play time. And perhaps the best part, this activity is easy-peasy. So, gather your little leprechauns and taste the rainbow. Hereās what you need: One box of Fruit Loops CerealĀ Food processor, or ziplock bagĀ and rolling pinĀ A large bowlĀ Ā Play things (I used measuring cups, measuring spoons, and a whisk)āĀ considerĀ color contrastĀ andĀ accessible measuring toolsĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā A … Continued
My curly-haired, almost ten-year-old daughter is spunky, empathetic, artistic, and creativeā¦Sheās also a struggling reader. Though sheās continued to receive slow and steady instruction in phonics since she was four or five years old, reading is an effort and a significant source of frustration for her. Maybe you, too, have a struggling reader who panics when … Continued
Editor’s note: This blog post was written by Stacy Kelly, Ed.D and Gaylen Kapperman, Ed.D. of Northern Illinois University. They will join us for a webinar on February 17 at 3:00PM ET. Visit the APH ConnectCenter webinars page to learn more and register. Parent-professional partnerships make a difference for students who are blind or have low … Continued
Editor’s note: This blog was written by Christine DaLee – Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind; Colorado Springs, Colorado Adults with visual impairments have varied and interesting careers, and who better to investigate and share with us about those careers than students who are also blind or visually impaired? The Itās My Job podcast is one … Continued
Well organized living and learning spaces will support your childās safety in moving about the environment, will enhance her independence, and will help them simplify responsibilities and tasks. Imagine a typical morning routine void of methods of organization: Your child wakes with limited time to ready themselves for school. Brushing their teeth and tossing the … Continued