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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, […]

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 […]

Making Stories Sparkle! An Invitation to an Interactive Story Time

Gwyn holds a colorful round object with her many characters including a large bee, bull, farmer and woman.

Hello, I’m Gwynnie-Gwyn-Gwyn, the storyteller and creator of the Story Time Show, a show that is for the whole family or class. It’s a show that has children with complex learning needs and their families at its heart. It’s a show that aims to have FUN! Can you imagine the joy of your family or […]

O&M: What’s in a Tip? A Cane Tip that is…

Individual using a white cane with a marshmallow cane tip

I recently met with a first-grade student for our second orientation and mobility (O&M) lesson. He had been issued a cane and tip by a previously certified orientation and mobility specialist (COMS). At about 20 minutes into our 60-minute lesson, he complained of tiredness. This puzzled me because I have been his teacher of students […]

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