BrailleNote Touch Plus Resources

This post contains links to existing training resources for learning, using and teaching the BrailleNote Touch Plus. I will add to it as we create and become aware of more resources. Perkins eLearning Resources:BrailleNote Touch Plus: A Resource Guide (Google Slides Version)BrailleNote Touch Plus: A Resource Guide (Google Doc Version) Humanware Resources:BrailleNote Touch – Online Training Wizard

The JAWS Song by TSBVI

Staff at TSBVI have created a parody of the song “Old Town Road” by Little NAS X. The title is simply “The JAWS Song, (Lyrics and musical adaptation by the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Short Term Programs, Kat Heitman, Eva VanHouten, and the Spinrockers). The song contains 12 JAWS commands. The production standards are high enough that this is a fun way for some students to learn basic JAWS commands. The day after I introduced this song to my students – Continue reading →

Distance learning: A day in the life of a teacher working out of an empty classroom

Jackson, like a lot of teachers this school year, has chosen to conduct his distance-learning from his actual classroom. Using some of his own equipment, but mostly the school’s, he created a mini-TV studio in the corner of his room, that’s room 5202 on the second floor of the 500 building. Full Article (with video) available Here: https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/education/2020/08/24/day-life-indio-teacher-working-out-empty-classroom/3400602001/

Project Core

Universal Core Vocabulary – 3D Symbol Format They have created a set of three-dimensional (3D) symbols to represent the 36 words in the Universal Core vocabulary. Each tactual symbol is printed on a base that has a shape, texture and color that mark the word category. Each also includes a unique raised element, the printed word and braille to make the individual word. The table below details the rules for the base shapes. Just in case you’ve missed the link above, it’s here:http://www.project-core.com/3d-symbols/

Book Angel Program

2020 Book Angel Program for V-I ChildrenRegister your child for 3 free books per year! This program was originally called “Anna’s Book Angel Project” and was named in memory of our Director’s 19-year-old daughter who was killed by a drunk driver in 2001. Each year, blind children who were registered received one free book in Anna’s name, but now we want to do even more. Thanks to Seedlings’ generous donors, blind children who live in the U.S. can receive three free braille books per year!