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IDEA: VI/Deafblind Eligibility Criteria for K-12

Map of the United States showing state boundaries, major cities, and highways. The map also includes parts of Mexico, Canada, and the surrounding bodies of water, such as the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and the Great Lakes. Alaska and Hawaii are shown in insets at the bottom left corner of the map.

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), states and territories in the United States are required to provide free and appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities. This includes students who are blind, have low vision, or are deafblind. Under 34 CFR §300.8(c)(13), “visual impairment including blindness” means an impairment in vision that, […]

Assistive Technology and the Expanded Core Curriculum

Several Perkins braille writers, a smart brailler and other braille devices displayed on a desk.

What Is Assistive Technology (AT)? Assistive technology (AT) refers to the special devices and software that people with disabilities can use to access the environment and gain information. The law defines an assistive technology device as any item, piece of equipment, or product system (whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized) that is used to increase, […]

The Next Phase of Telehealth: Adapting to Post-Pandemic Healthcare Changes

Posted on June 13, 2023 - 6:10 am by admin

by Amanda Bernath During the height of the pandemic, many services, including healthcare, education, shopping, and entertainment, shifted to online platforms. My favorite pandemic changes were the rise of online shopping and the expansion of delivery options and curbside pick-up. The new level of convenience was terrific, especially when it meant I didn’t need to […]

Getting LinkedIn as a Person Who Is Blind or Low Vision

Posted on June 5, 2023 - 12:37 pm by admin

Editor’s note: David Ballman shares how to use LinkedIn as a job seeker or professional who is blind or low vision. The following has been updated as of June 2023. Getting LinkedIn as a Person Who Is Blind or Low Vision In today’s environment, searching for and applying for a job are typically accomplished online. […]

Smart Speakers Bring New Access and Opportunity to Blind and Low-Vision Residents in West Virginia

Posted on May 29, 2023 - 10:05 am by admin

As discussed in the April 5, 2023, APH VisionAware blog entitled, APH Huntington Conducts Needs Assessment Study for Rural West Virginia Counties, APH Huntington partnered with the Marshall University Research Corporation to conduct a needs assessment study for Cabell and Wayne County West Virginia residents who are blind or have low vision. This study determined […]

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