Braillewriter Repair

by: Carmen Willings
teachingvisuallyimpaired.com

​The following are instructional tutorials available on YouTube that can walk you through the repair process if there isn't someone available to repair the braillewriter for you. Be warned that only the ambitious should attempt to undertake this task!

ECC Instruction

Teaching Strategies

Teaching Strategies

Compensatory Skills

Concept Development

• Object Awareness
• Play with Toys 
• Identify & Compare Objects
• Shape Identification 
• Size Concepts 
• Color Concepts 
• ​Texture Concepts
• ​Spatial Awareness 
• ​Weather Concepts
• Quantity Concepts
  • Number and Counting
  • 1:1 Corrrespondance​

Alternative Communication

• Body Response & Gestures
• Anticipation Schedules
• Cues and Prompts
• Communication System
• SIDPID Strategies ​

Emergent Literacy

• ​Supporting Emergent Literacy
• Awareness of Enviro. Print​
• Early Literacy Experiences 
• Reading Applications
• Reading Efficiency 
• ​Shared Reading

​Access Print
​Access Environmental Print

Pre-Braille 

• Pre-Braille Instruction
• ​Pre-Braille Activities
• ​Alphabet Object Book
• ​Create Tactile Books

Braille Code

• ​​Braille Materials
• ​​Braille Cell
• ​​Braille Instruction
• Building Literacy
• Vocabulary Words
• Reading Fluency ​
• Writing Efficiency
• Writing Prompts​

​​Braille Formatting
​Braillewriter

• Using the Braillewriter
• ​Braillewriter Repair

​​Slate & Stylus

• ​​​Slate & Stylus Basics

​​Tactile Graphics

• ​Tactile Graphics Guidelines
• Creating Tactile Graphics
• ​Tactile Graphics Instruction
• Tactile Graphics ​​Activities
• Tactile Graphics Technology

​Nemeth Code

• ​​Nemeth Code Instruction

​Access Classes

• Signature & Handwriting Instruction
• ​Taste Test Charts
• ​Polls

​Abacus 

• ​​Cranmer Abacus Instruction
• Add & Subtract on Abacus 

​Organize​

• Organization & Study Skills 
• Organization for School
• Organize School Supplies
• Organize Work Space

​Study Skills

• ​Study Habits

​Time Management

• Time Management Instruction 
• School Schedules
• Manage Time
• Keep Track of Time

​​​​Listening Skills

• Listening Skill Instruction​ ​​
• Listening Activities
• Listening Comprehension

Assistive Technology

​VI AT Printables 
​Basic Use

• AT Use

Problem Solve
Braille Notetaker

• ​Braille Notetaker Use 

iOS/Tablet

• iPads as Instructional Tools
• Apps for VI
• ​Making iOS Device Accessible
• ​VoiceOver
• iOS Accessibility Resources

Audio

• ​​Accessing Audio Books 
• ​Screen Reader Courtesy

Video Magnifier

• ​Video Magnifier Instruction ​

​Basic Computer Use

• ​Keyboarding Instruction

​Access
Windows Keystrokes

• ​Navigate Computer w/o a Mouse

​Word Processing

• ​Word Processing and Shortcuts

Productive
​Online
​VI AT Resources

Social Skills

Social Skill Needs
​Non-Verbal Skills​​​​

• Non-Verbal Communication 
• Mannerisms & Behaviors
• Facial Expressions
• Body Language & Appearance
• Emotional Awareness

​Communicate

• Emotions
• Interview a Professional
• Interviews

Cooperative

• Politely Saying No
• Workplace Social Skills

Identity

• Values & Priorities

​Interactions

• Conversation Skills
• Personal Space
• Appropriate Touch
• Give & Receive Compliments
• True Friend & Being a Friend
• Social Interactions 
• Being Bullied or Teased
• Remembering Names
• Gift Receiving Etiquette
• Icebreakers & Mixers
• Expand Your Network

Self Determination

Self Determination Skills

• Body Image & Acceptance
• Making Personal Goals
• ​​Self Concept
• Responsibility & Independence  
• ​Self Determination​
• Medical Vision Professionals
• My Vision Presentation
• My Self Description
• Create a Personal Data Sheet
• Disclosure Decision
• Disability Statement
• Consumer VI Organizations
• Requesting Help
• Fighting Fears
• My Circle of Support
• Personal Responsibility
• Advocate for Safe Classroom
• Having Picture Taken
• Copying with Change
• Aging Eyes
• Physical Characteristics
• Political Activism
• Laws Regarding Persons with Disabilities

Sensory Efficiency

Sensory Input
​​​Sensory Areas & Rooms​​​Auditory Readiness

• Auditory Readiness  ​​

Visual Efficiency Skills

• ​DIY Vision Materials for Complex Needs
• ​Lightbox Use
• Visual Efficiency Instruction 
• ​​​Encourage Use of Vision
• ​Visual Attend Activities
• Visual Match Activities
• Visual Discrimination Activities ​
• Visual Scanning Activities 
• Visual Search & Scan
• Visual Tracking Activities 
• Sequence Activities
• ​​​Visual Motor Activities 
• ​More Visual Skills ​
• Copy Patterns

​Optical Device Instruction

• ​Optical Device Use ​​
• Near Optical Device Instruction
• ​Near Magnifier Activities 
• Distance Magnifier Instruction
• Distance Magnifier Activities ​
• ​Video Magnifier Activities

​Tactual Efficiency

• ​DIY Tactile Materials for Complex Needs
• Developing Skillful Hands
• ​Sensory Tables​

​Tactile Readiness ​

• Tactile Efficiency 
• Tactile Discrimination 
• Developing Skillful Hands
• ​Textures

Independent Living

Personal Care
Hygiene & Grooming

• Proper Handwashing
• Washing Face
• Bathroom Safety
• Bathroom Adaptations

• Hygiene & Grooming Instruction
• Deodorant
• Blowing Nose
• Shower Adaptations
• Hair Removal
• Hair Care
• Cosmetics
• Nail Care Options
• Dental Hygiene

Personal Health

• Medication Adaptations
• Medical History

Household Skills

• Home and School Chores
• Making a Bed
• Housecleaning
• Household Skills Maintenance  ​
• Tool Use

Shopping & Consumerism

• Shopping
• Grocery Stores
• Grocery Shopping
• Expiration Dates

Eating & Table Manners

• Eating & Table Manners
• Mealtime Independence
• Eating Difficult Foods
• Dining at a Restaurant
• Fast Food Restaurants

Clothing Identification

• Dressing Up
• Clothing Care
• Dressing & Clothing Identification
• Clothing Selection
• Clothing Management
• Laundry

Telephone

• Telephone Use

Food Preparation

• Store & Label Groceries
• Kitchen Adaptations
• Measuring & Pouring
• Cooking Adaptations
• Kitchen Tool Use
• Food Preparation   
• Recipe Activities
• ​Meal Preparation
• Lunch Container Use
• Make a Sandwich
• Loading Dishwasher

Money & Budget

• ​Money & Budget
• Money Management
• Receipts​
• Payment Methods
• Buying or Packing Lunch
• Personal Belongings
• Paying with Checks
• Interpret a Warranty
• School Fundraisers
• Housing Decisions
• Paying Bills
• Vending Machine Purchase

Service Agencies

• Service Agencies

​Safety

• General Home Safety
• Emergencies
• Evacuations
• Seeking Shelter
• Accidents & First Aid
• Internet Safety
• Safety
• Using Locks

Orientation & Mobility

• Mobility Skills​
• Guide Techniques 
• Travel  
• Dog Guides
• Community Based Instruction
• Locations at School
• Classroom Tour
• Body Awareness
• Gross Motor Skills
• Increase Strength & Stamina
• Environmental Concepts
• Spatial Concepts
• Directionality
• Search Patterns
• Protective Technique
• Trailing
• Cane Skills
• Service Cars & Ridesharing
• Bioptic Driving
• Types of Roadways
• Public Transportation

Recreation & Leisure

• ​Recreation & Leisure Overview
• Art Adaptations
• Art Materials
• Music
• Music & Movement
• Play Simple Games
• Transcribe Playing Cards
• ​Card and Board Game Adaptations
• Knowledge of Games & Rules
• Develop Hobbies & Interests
• Participate in Games & Activities
• Manage Leisure Tie
• Exploring Community Resources
• School Clubs
• Lifelong Exercise
• ​Recreation Adaptations
• VI Sports Associations
• Adapted Recreation Equipment Resources
• School Sports
• Dance
• ​​Camps for VI
• Summer Outdoor Activities
• ​Rainy Day Activities  ​

Career & Vocational

Job Awareness

• Career & Vocational Overview  ​
• Career Exploration
• ​Classroom Jobs
• ​Prepare for College & Career
• Job Awareness
• People at School
• Community Participation
• Volunteer & Work Experiences
• Job Modification Awareness
• Career Exploration
• Resumes
• Company Research
• Finding Job Leads
• Dream Job Analysis

Maintain Job

• Address Employer Concerns
• Maintain Employment
• Following School Rules
• Work Related Skills
• Assuming Responsibilities