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Celebrating Helen Keller – Her Life, Achievements and Indelible Influence

Posted on July 29, 2024 - 12:27 pm by
Helen Keller surrounded by a crown of young people

It may be hard to imagine, but Helen Keller – born June 27, 1880 – and her beloved teacher and friend, Annie Sullivan, were their era’s equivalent of TikTok stars.   Annie famously taught the deafblind Helen to learn language by forming letters in her hand, after which Helen learned to write, read braille, speak, and give public speeches. When Helen was an adult, […]

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Special Education Eligibility Criteria in the United States Related to Students with Visual Impairments and Deafblindness Overview of IDEA and Eligibility The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) sets forth special education policy in the United States, defining eligibility for services. The act specifies conditions under which students qualify for assistance, including those with “visual […]

Glossary of Eye Conditions

Ophthalmologist and patient talking

Use our glossary as a quick reference to learn about different eye conditions and common terms used when describing them. The glossary is alphabetized to make it easier for you to find the information you need. A – B – C – D – E – F – G – H – I – J […]

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, […]

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