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Living with vision loss can make everyday activities—from walking across a parking lot to finding an item on a shelf—more challenging and potentially less safe. Obstacles, drop-offs, glare, and reduced contrast sensitivity can all interfere with mobility and increase the risk of falls. Fortunately, using organized scanning techniques can help individuals with visual impairments make […]

What Is Albinism? Albinism represents a group of conditions characterized by a defect in the production of the pigment melanin, normally found in skin, eyes, and hair. Any one of many genes responsible for melanin production can lead to albinism. There are two major types of albinism: Oculocutaneous Albinism Ocular Albinism How Does Albinism Affect […]

In the case of someone with Alzheimer’s Disease, independence can be thought of as the ability to perform and engage in activities that foster quality of life for as long as possible. You as a family member play a vital role in this goal, but you need to be able to recognize limitations and declining […]

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: To learn to recognize assertive, aggressive, and passive forms of communication Materials needed: Internet access, resources for a field trip Introduction Situations arise daily involving the opportunity to assert one’s concerns, rights, or […]

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: To recognize when to be assertive Materials needed: Ice cream sundae bar Introduction “To be assertive, you must recognize your preferences and concerns. It is healthy to have likes, dislikes, and frustrations. If […]