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The following vision specific articles were written through a combination of vision specific coursework, research, attending professional development, and personal experience teaching students with visual impairments over the past 23 years.

Foundations of Visual Impairments

Professional Practice

Vision Professionals

Become a Vision Professional
Professional Prep Programs
Teacher of Students with VI
Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Low Vision Specialist
Rehabilitation Specialists
CATIS
Paraprofessionals & Braillists

Professionalism

Professional Ethics
Professional Development
Teacher Standards
Professional Organizations
Certification Organizations
Awards & Recognition
APH Scholar Program
Collaboration Strategies
Dealing with Challenges

Instructional Planning

VI Program Handbook
Caseload Analysis
Itinerant Teacher Tips
Year at a Glance
Role of Classroom Teacher
Simulation Activities
Organization & Time Management Strategies
Material Preparation

Professional Publications

General VI Resource Books
CVI & MD Resources Books
Braille Resource Books
O&M Resource Books
Early Intervention Resource Books
Journal Resources

Visual Impairment Service

Educational Programming

National Agenda
The Expanded Core Curriculum
IDEA and Vision
Federal Quota Funds
Deaf-Blind Count
State SpEd Agencies
Schools for the Blind

Individual Learning Differences

Language Development
Impact on Development & Learning
Psychological Impact
SIDPID Strategies
MIMO Strategies

Referrals

Vision Concerns
Referral Process
Eligibility Guidelines
Vision Therapy Controversy
When Student Doesn't Qualify

Medical Vision Exams

Medical Professionals
Vision Tests & Tools
Visual Acuity
Lenses
Visual Fields

FVLMA

What is the FVE
Interpreting the Eye Report
Environmental Observations
FVLMA Observations
Interviews
Assessment Kit Materials
Oculomotor Skills
Near Vision Acuities
Print Comparisons
Distance Acuity
Test Visual Fields
Vision Skills
Learning Media Assessment
Reading Rates
Writing the FVE Report

Additional Evaluations

Low Vision Evaluation
Orientation & Mobility Evaluation
Educational Assessments
Assistive Technology Assessment

Service Planning

ECC Annual Needs
Unique Visual Needs
Accommodations & Modification
Service Delivery Models
Least Restrictive Environment
Early Interventions Services
Students with Multiple Disabilities
Student Led IEP's
504 Plans
Transition Plans

Writing Goals

Writing SMART Goals
Blooms Taxonomy
Compensatory Goals
Sensory Efficiency Goals
Assistive Technology Goals
Social Skills Goals
Independent Living Goals
Recreation & Leisure Goals
Self Determination Goals
Career & Vocational Goals

The Expanded Core Curriculum

1. Compensatory

Guiding Principles
Functional Skills
Community Based Experiences
Concepts to Teach
Organization & Study Skills
T ime Management

Access to Instruction

Communication Modes

2. Assistive Technology

Overview of Assistive Technology
VI AT Resources

Low Vision Devices

Non-Optical Low Vision Devices
Video Magnifiers
Video Magnifier Instruction
Screen Enlargement & Readers

Braille & Tactile Devices

Low/Med. Tech Tactual Devices
Notetaker Instruction
Braillewriter Repair
Tactile Graphics Technology
Braille Technology

Auditory Access Devices

Auditory Access Devices
Accessing Audio Books

iOS Access

3. Sensory Efficiency

Sensory Input
Encourage Use of Vision
Sensory Area & Rooms
Lightbox Use
Sensory Activities for Students with Multiple Disabilities
Sensory Tables
Visual Efficiency Skills
Visual Attend and Scan Activities
Visual Tracking Activities
Visual Discrimination Activities
Visual Motor Activities
Tactual Readiness
Developing Skillful Hands
Auditory Readiness
Listening Skill Instruction

4. Independent Living

Responsibility & Independence
General Home Safety
Mealtime Independence
Eating Adaptions
Bathroom Adaptations
Dressing & Clothing Identification
Clothing Management
Medication Adaptations
Kitchen Adaptations
Food Prep aration
Recipe Activities
Hygiene & Grooming
Money
Housekeeping

5. Orientation & Mobility

Transition Between Activities
Proper Guide Techniques
Orienting Student to Environment
Mobility Skills
Travel
Dog Guides
School Campus Adaptations
Classroom Design Tips

6. Career Education

Classroom Jobs
Career & Vocational
Prepare for College & Career
Career Exploration

7. Social Skills

Non-Verbal Communication
Social Interactions
Self Concept
Icebreakers & Mixers

8. Recreation & Leisure

Recreation & Leisure
Recreation Adaptations
Recreation Resources
Playground Adaptations
VI Sports Associations
Camps for VI
Learn to Play
Art Adaptations
Art Materials
Music
Music & Movement
Dance
Card and Board Game Adaptations
Transcribe Playing Cards
Summer Outdoor Activities
Rainy Day Activities

9. Self Determination

Self Determination Skills

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