Author Archives: Melisa Matthews

Recursos de inclusión digital de la Fundación Estadounidense para Ciegos (AFB, por su sigla en inglés) 

Posted on octubre 19, 2023 - 10:38 am by
A student wearing glasses uses an iPad in the classroom.

Your child may come home with a school iPad, Chromebook, or laptop, and you may be aware of increased digital instruction and activities. You may need resources to help your child’s team ensure the technology is usable for your child.   The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) conducted the Access and Engagement research serie and […]

Conozcamos las pantallas braille de APH 

Posted on agosto 30, 2023 - 10:21 am by
child holds a braille display (Text: Let's Learn APH: Braille Display. William Freeman. ConnectCenter Logo. 9/20 7:00 PM ET.)

Join us for a brief overview of the Mantis Q40 and Chameleon 20 braille displays! We’ll also discuss other braille displays and braille literacy and have time for questions.  Mantis vs Chameleon If you’re unfamiliar, the Mantis and Chameleon have similar software but differ in key ways. The first and most obvious difference is that the Mantis has […]

Rutinas, comunicación y práctica  

Posted on agosto 28, 2023 - 12:49 am by
Child and adult pull gardening items out of a box. Text: APH Hive; Text: Fostering Symbolic Understanding for Students with Complex Needs Leanne Grillot & Stacey Chambers

Communication gives the power of control to individuals. Helping children and youth with complex needs build communication skills involves understanding specific interventions and how each aligns with stages of cognitive development. Families can support their child’s ability to communicate wants and needs within the home by understanding cognitive development. Work with your TVI to implement […]

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