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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

History of Visual Impairments

Timeline of Visual Impairments
Biblical Passages on Blindness 
​Notable People 
Helen Keller
APH Museum
​Leaders & Legends
History of Braillewriters  
Legislation 

Visual Impairments

​Structure & Function of the Eye 
Vision Classifications
​Common Vocabulary  
​Common Visual Impairments
​Cerebral Visual Impairment
​Convergence Insufficiency  
Deaf-Blind

VI Organizations & Agencies

Social Etiquette
​VI Organizations
​US Government Agencies
​​Support Networks
​Deaf-Blind Resources
​​​Online Parent Resources
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Financial Assistance
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​Vendors

V.I Book Resources

Children's Books
Young Reader Books
Books on Dog Guides
​Teen & Young Adult Books
Non-Fiction Books
​​Parent Resource Books 
Grief and Suffering

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
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The Expanded Core Curriculum
IDEA and Vision 
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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
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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 
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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
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Functional Skills
Community Based Experiences  ​
​​Concepts to Teach ​
Organization & Study Skills ​​
Time Management  ​​

Access to Instruction

​​​Virtual Instruction
Movies & Assemblies
Lectures & Instruction
Board Work (Chalk, White, etc.)
​​Daily Schedule 
Morning Meeting
Weather Check 
Dramatic Play 
Blocks 
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Numbers & Counting
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Cranmer Abacus Instruction
Algebra
Geometry & Spatial Sense
Measurement & Data ​
Early Literacy Experiences  ​
​Create Tactual Books

Reading Instruction
​Reading Efficiency ​​
Science Adaptations 
Social Studies Adaptations

Communication Modes

Accessible Educational Materials
Individual Schedules & Communication Cards
​Adjust Lighting  
Large Print
Optical Devices for Near 
Optical Devices for Distance 
Optical Device Use ​​
​Photocopying
Font Legibility
Increase Contrast
Pictures & Worksheets 
Keyboarding Instruction
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Word Processing and Shortcuts
​Navigate Computer w/o a Mouse
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Braille Code
Braille Instruction ​
​Braille Instruction Materials
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Writing Braille  
​​Summer Reading (braille)
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Signature & Handwriting ​​
Nemeth Braille Code
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Tactile Graphics Guidelines
Creating Tactile Graphics
​Tactile Graphics Instruction
​Teacher Made Materials 
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​Labeling System​​

2. Assistive Technology

Overview of Assistive Technology
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VI AT Resources

Low Vision Devices

Non-Optical Low Vision Devices
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Video Magnifiers  
​Video Magnifier Instruction 
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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

​iPads as Instructional Tools
Making iOS Device Accessible
iOS Accessibility Resources
VoiceOver
Apps for VI
​​​Note Taking apps
​Apps for Accessing Books
Identification Apps
​​Navigation & Location Apps
​Braille Apps
​​​Magnifier Apps
Sound Making Apps
​Cause & Effect Apps
Vision Skills Apps
Apps for Early Learning
Read to Me Story Apps
Apps for Communication
Android Apps for VI  ​​​​

3. Sensory Efficiency

Sensory Input
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​Encourage Use of Vision
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​​Sensory Area & Rooms
​Lightbox Use
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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 Preparation   
Recipe Activities

Hygiene & Grooming
​Money
Housekeeping  

5. Orientation & Mobility

​Transition Between Activities
Proper Guide Techniques 
Orienting Student to Environment
Mobility Skills
Travel  
Dog Guides
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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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      • Foundations of Teaching the ECC
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      • Job Tasks for Jobs, Career & Life
      • Strategies & Activities for Standard Course of Study
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      • Accessible Content for BLVI
      • Using Themes to Teach the ECC
      • Tips for Being a Physically Fit TVI
      • Conducting a FVLMA
      • Developing SMARTER Goals
      • Determining Service Intensity Using the VISSIT
      • Selecting the Right AT
      • The Art of Teaching the ECC
      • Activities to Teach the ECC
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