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Tag: accessibility

Letters to Parents: A Classroom Teacher’s Perspective

Posted on January 4, 2024 - 1:28 pm by Rachel Smith
A teacher pointing to her smart board with a list of behavior expectations.

  The start of a new school can be exciting and nerve-wracking all at the same time. For parents of children who are blind or low vision, excitement often gives way to fear, anxiousness, and uncertainty…and understandably so. This past school year, I was blessed to have two students in my class who received low […]

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Explore Museums at Your Own Pace with Audio Description

Posted on September 18, 2023 - 12:31 am by Amy Lynn Smith
An individual wearing glasses appears to hold an object while standing in front of six portraits in a museum.

If you’re blind or have low vision, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be able to enjoy the visual arts – such as paintings, sculptures, and other artifacts in various museums. Some people go to museums with friends or family who describe the art to them, but some museums offer audio descriptions so you can wander […]

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