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It sure is getting hot outside! The temperature isn’t the only thing rising—so is our desire to have a little summer fun. Why not gather the family to make and eat ice lollies?! If you aren’t quite sure how to safely involve your child in kitchen skills, consider asking your child’s teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) for guidance.  So, just how can we encourage practice in the blindness-specific Expanded […]

Many eye conditions can affect vision and may lead to low vision or blindness. Some develop slowly over time, while others appear suddenly or progress more quickly. Common causes of vision loss in adults include cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, but many other conditions can also impact how the eye functions and how […]

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What is Self Determination? This area of the expanded core curriculum (ECC) highlights the importance of developing confidence. Self-determination involves the student identifying their own interests, values, and motivations, as well as a personal understanding of their own abilities and limitations. The student then takes this information to explore how this personal awareness relates to […]