HISTORY OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
By: Carmen Willings
teachingvisuallyimpaired.com The history and documentation of visual impairments dates back to Biblical times and was influenced by many. Follow the links below to learn more about the history of visual impairments. |
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National Agenda
The National Agenda represents a broad consensus of how educational programs must change to meet the needs of students with visual impairments.This page details the National Agenda and provides strategies that TVIs can use to implement the National Agenda at a local level.
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Legislation
Legislation has impacted the field of visual impairments for many years. Early legislation related to adults. Legislation in the end of the 20th century changed the way in which students with visual impairments were educated. This page lists legislation that has impacted the education of students with visual impairments.
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Timeline of VI
The history and documentation of visual impairments dates back to Biblical times. There are numerous references in the scriptures specific to blindness. This page provides a timeline of events in the history of visual impairments.
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Biblical Passages Concerning People who are Blind
This page provides the Biblical history and perspective of people who are blind and visually impaired as well as scripture specific to blindness.
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Notable People
This page provides a list of many notable people throughout history who were or are blind or visually impaired and what made them noteworthy.
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Helen Keller
Although there are a number of famous people who were blind, Helen Keller is by far one of the more well known. This page provides information on her life and achievements.
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History of Braille Writers
I had the privilege of seeing the War of Dots and Braille Writers traveling exhibits from the American Printing House for the Blind during the GVEST (Georgia Vision Educators Statewide Training) conference in 2013. This page shows how braille writers have changed over the years.
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Post a Job
Due to the nationwide shortage of vision professionals, it can be challenging to locate personnel. Announce a job vacancy on the Job Exchange of Teaching Students with Visual Impairments, an online listing of jobs specific to the visual impairment field.
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