/blind-visually-impaired Blind/Visually Impaired en-US 2021 (c) °ÄĂĹĹÜą·ÂŰĚł Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:29:36 GMT /teaching-learning/creating-inclusive-classrooms-for-blind-students-can-benefit-everyone-heres-how/2023/08 6 questions with a teacher who has dedicated her career to teaching and supporting blind children. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:29:36 GMT /teaching-learning/creating-inclusive-classrooms-for-blind-students-can-benefit-everyone-heres-how/2023/08 /teaching-learning/braille-and-language-development-what-teachers-should-know/2023/03 A more nuanced understanding of Braille among educators could lead to better literacy instruction for students with impaired vision. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:14:25 GMT /teaching-learning/braille-and-language-development-what-teachers-should-know/2023/03 /teaching-learning/the-challenge-of-teaching-students-with-visual-disabilities-from-afar/2021/05 Teachers of students with visual disabilities struggle to provide 3-D instruction in a two-dimensional remote learning environment. Tue, 18 May 2021 19:26:04 GMT /teaching-learning/the-challenge-of-teaching-students-with-visual-disabilities-from-afar/2021/05 /teaching-learning/are-students-with-reading-barriers-ready-to-start-the-new-school-year/2018/09 Benetech, which oversees a federally-funded initiative to provide accessible texts, says teachers are more likely to see their students as prepared if their technology needs are met. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 20:34:00 GMT /teaching-learning/are-students-with-reading-barriers-ready-to-start-the-new-school-year/2018/09 /teaching-learning/education-department-settles-civil-rights-complaints-over-accessible-websites/2016/06 Education entities in seven states and one territory were under investigation because of websites deemed inaccessible to people who are blind or visually impaired. Wed, 29 Jun 2016 21:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/education-department-settles-civil-rights-complaints-over-accessible-websites/2016/06 /teaching-learning/seattle-settles-lawsuit-over-ed-tech-accessibility/2015/10 The National Federation of the Blind, a co-plaintiff in the lawsuit, says the agreement to make the Seattle district's online materials accessible is a "model for the nation." Fri, 02 Oct 2015 01:39:00 GMT /teaching-learning/seattle-settles-lawsuit-over-ed-tech-accessibility/2015/10 /teaching-learning/accessibility-concerns-delay-30m-amazon-e-book-contract-in-n-y-c/2015/08 New York City schools postponed action on an Amazon contract for creating an online storefront where educators will buy e-books, after the National Federation of the Blind raised questions about it. Fri, 28 Aug 2015 20:35:00 GMT /teaching-learning/accessibility-concerns-delay-30m-amazon-e-book-contract-in-n-y-c/2015/08 /teaching-learning/national-federation-of-the-blind-settles-lawsuit-against-parcc/2014/02 The common-core assessment consortium plans to work closely with the advocacy organization to create accessible field tests for blind students. Tue, 25 Feb 2014 20:52:00 GMT /teaching-learning/national-federation-of-the-blind-settles-lawsuit-against-parcc/2014/02 /teaching-learning/national-federation-of-blind-sues-parcc-over-field-test/2014/01 Pilot tests being developed by one of two common-core testing consortia will not allow the use of Braille or text-to-speech technology. Tue, 28 Jan 2014 20:41:00 GMT /teaching-learning/national-federation-of-blind-sues-parcc-over-field-test/2014/01 /teaching-learning/teachers-of-the-blind-to-get-common-core-support-through-gates-grant/2013/10 A $250,000 grant will help the Perkins School for the Blind create resources tied to the math and English/language arts standards adopted in 46 states and the District of Columbia. Mon, 14 Oct 2013 19:02:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-of-the-blind-to-get-common-core-support-through-gates-grant/2013/10 /teaching-learning/school-for-blind-expands-online-resources-for-educators/2013/07 The Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Mass., is positioning itself as a resource for regular classroom teachers as well as educators specifically trained in teaching blind students. Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:04:44 GMT /teaching-learning/school-for-blind-expands-online-resources-for-educators/2013/07 /teaching-learning/braille-instruction-receives-boost-from-education-department/2013/06 In a letter to schools, districts and states, the Education Department notes that special education law requires that blind and visually impaired students should be taught Braille unless an IEP team deems such instruction inappropriate. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:07:00 GMT /teaching-learning/braille-instruction-receives-boost-from-education-department/2013/06 /teaching-learning/advocates-for-the-blind-plan-protest-of-amazons-kindle/2012/12 The National Federation of the Blind protests Amazon's "massive effort" to sell Kindle e-readers and books in schools because of inaccessibility for the visually impaired. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:45:18 GMT /teaching-learning/advocates-for-the-blind-plan-protest-of-amazons-kindle/2012/12 /leadership/study-people-who-are-blind-can-learn-to-process-visual-input/2012/11 Researchers in Israel taught congenitally blind adults to use sensory substitution devices—non-invasive sensory aids that provide visual information—through the senses they do have. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:57:52 GMT /leadership/study-people-who-are-blind-can-learn-to-process-visual-input/2012/11 /teaching-learning/google-ruling-on-digitizing-books-a-boon-for-blind-readers/2012/10 In the ruling, Judge Harold Baer specifically cited the benefits that digital content has for people with print disabilities. Meanwhile, Netflix agreed to provide closed captioning on 100 percent of its streaming content within two years. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:10:32 GMT /teaching-learning/google-ruling-on-digitizing-books-a-boon-for-blind-readers/2012/10 /teaching-learning/bookshare-plans-to-make-graphics-math-in-books-more-accessible/2012/08 The California nonprofit just won a $32 million grant to expand its collection of audio books—which students can read along with on a computer—and work on the more difficult issue of translating pictures and graphics for students with visual impairments. Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:15:34 GMT /teaching-learning/bookshare-plans-to-make-graphics-math-in-books-more-accessible/2012/08 /teaching-learning/oregon-braille-testing-prompted-in-part-by-complaint/2012/06 The state's goal was to ultimately include all students in the online adaptive testing system. The complaint nudged the education department to get to that goal more quickly. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:14:30 GMT /teaching-learning/oregon-braille-testing-prompted-in-part-by-complaint/2012/06 /teaching-learning/senators-advocates-call-for-increase-improvement-in-teaching-braille/2012/05 U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan is urged to consult stakeholders and write new regulations for the education plans of students who are blind or visually impaired and give guidance to school districts on teaching Braille reading and writing. Thu, 03 May 2012 12:52:58 GMT /teaching-learning/senators-advocates-call-for-increase-improvement-in-teaching-braille/2012/05 /teaching-learning/blind-oregon-students-now-take-online-adaptive-tests/2012/04 For the first time, students who read Braille in Oregon can take the same adaptive tests in reading, math, science, and social science. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:58:42 GMT /teaching-learning/blind-oregon-students-now-take-online-adaptive-tests/2012/04 /teaching-learning/more-english-language-learners-more-ells-with-disabilities/2011/08 How should schools work with a potentially growing number of students learning English who also have a disability? Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:17:18 GMT /teaching-learning/more-english-language-learners-more-ells-with-disabilities/2011/08 /teaching-learning/grants-for-a-mouse-morphemes-and-mobile-dictionaries/2011/08 A computer mouse for the foot? A system that keeps a wheelchair user from getting into an accident? A mobile signing math dictionaries with mouth morphemes? These futuristic-sounding creations are now closer to reality. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/grants-for-a-mouse-morphemes-and-mobile-dictionaries/2011/08 /teaching-learning/technology-must-be-accessible-to-all-feds-reaffirm/2011/05 All schools must ensure that any technological device they use is accessible to students with disabilities. Thu, 26 May 2011 11:25:00 GMT /teaching-learning/technology-must-be-accessible-to-all-feds-reaffirm/2011/05 /teaching-learning/utah-students-stay-home-oregon-dog-goes-to-school/2011/04 Students at Utah's Schools for the Deaf and Blind will have three fewer days of school this year because of budget problems. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:27:00 GMT /teaching-learning/utah-students-stay-home-oregon-dog-goes-to-school/2011/04 /teaching-learning/the-68-000-school-bus-ride/2011/04 The Los Angeles Unified School District has a new attitude and a new approach to working with charter schools on accommodating the needs of students with disabilities. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:30:00 GMT /teaching-learning/the-68-000-school-bus-ride/2011/04 /teaching-learning/books-that-kind-of-read-themselves/2011/03 Oh! The places books can take you, no matter how you read them. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:30:00 GMT /teaching-learning/books-that-kind-of-read-themselves/2011/03 /teaching-learning/special-education-programs-private-placements-under-assault/2011/02 Several states, including New York and Texas, are considering proposals to cut specific special education programs or to trim spending across the board. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/special-education-programs-private-placements-under-assault/2011/02 /teaching-learning/governors-rocky-transition-to-private-life-prompts-special-ed-debate/2010/12 Is there a conflict between self-sufficiency and learning skills such as Braille? Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:11:15 GMT /teaching-learning/governors-rocky-transition-to-private-life-prompts-special-ed-debate/2010/12 /teaching-learning/video-necc-a-unique-vision-for-education/2010/06 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:41:30 GMT /teaching-learning/video-necc-a-unique-vision-for-education/2010/06 /teaching-learning/school-for-blind-releases-resources-for-educators/2009/07 How do you adapt science lessons for students who are blind or visually impaired? The Perkins School in Massachusetts wants to help. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:42:23 GMT /teaching-learning/school-for-blind-releases-resources-for-educators/2009/07 /teaching-learning/kindle-2s-voice-is-muted-disability-groups-plan-protest/2009/04 When Amazon's Kindle 2 was released in February, the e-book reader was thinner and lighter than its predecessor--and also included a text-to-speech feature that could convert e-books into serviceable audiobooks. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:24:48 GMT /teaching-learning/kindle-2s-voice-is-muted-disability-groups-plan-protest/2009/04