All Topics

Advanced Search

Teaching iPhone with VoiceOver to Adults
Photo of an older woman and text, "Introducing Seniors to an iPhone"
Strategies for introducing an iPhone with VoiceOver to an adult family member who recently lost his/her vision
Student Activity: Types of Tech
"What's Your Story" written in chalk on a chalk board.
Students sharing about their assistive technology!
Tips to Stay Organized in Virtual Classes
Tips to stay organized in virtual classes. www.veroniiiica.com
Tips for staying on top of assignments in virtual classes from someone who has taken 30+ online classes!
Apple Pay
Apple Pay logo with text, "Shopping Made Easy!"
How to make shopping easier and safer!
Learning Numeric Keypad Layout: Activities
Screenshot of iPhone phone app displaying a numpad and text, "Numpad Layout"
Touch typing should include the numeric keypad; does your student know and use the ten-key?
Missing Accelerate Button: Non-Visual Digital Maps
Image of visual Google map with annotated arrow pointing to the Accelerate button and text, "Missing Accelerator button?"
Here is a workaround if your Google Map is missing the Accelerate button.
Creating Accessible Books Using Pages
title page of the Five Little Ducks book with text, "Creating Accessible Books"
Create fun accessible books for the iPad that are EASY to navigate with VoiceOver and a Braille Display!
Google Classroom using NVDA/JAWS Part 4
Graphic with Part 4: Assignment Details, Six Dot Math presents Google Classroom using NVDA/Jaws
Step-by-step video tutorial series for educators, students and families!
Pittsboro Map Lessons: Getting Started
Satellite view of Pittsboro Historic Courthouse circle with text, "Map Lessons: Getting Started"
New to non-visual digital maps? Use this simplified map to get started!
Making Literacy Decisions for Children with CVI, with Tammy Reisman
student and teacher work with symbols and words on a slant board

CVI for the TVI webinar series: November 2020

Crowd Sourced Lesson Library
Image of two student desks in front of a blackboard with the words, "lesson library"
Need a lesson or have a lesson to share? Check out the Lesson Library!
Join the Conversation: Flatten Inaccessibility Report, American Foundation of the Blind
cover image: Flatten Inaccessibility (AFB)

Join the next Town Hall on the Topic of Education Across the Lifespan

ObjectiveEd: Wayfinding App
Cartoon drawing of buildings along a street with Points A & B and route arrow, with text, "Wayfinding App"
Try this motivating app to teach orientation and mental mapping skills!
Teaching Time: CVI
Photo of Sadie with hands on the hour and minutes clock hands and text, "Teaching Time: CVI"
Follow Sadie as she learns about clocks and time.
Map Concept: To Turn or Not To Turn
kindergarten student exploring a tactile store map with an O&M
Should my student turn the map as he/she travels?
The JAWS Song by Spinrockers
The Spinrockers, Devin and Mary dressed in western wear sitting on a bench holding their canes singing The JAWS song, TSBVI logo
Here is a fun way to learn JAWS commands!
Concept Development: Putting ORIENTATION back into O&M
Image of 3 year old Victor with procane by large red cement Target ball and Victor college freshman sitting on campus.
Does your student have a full toolbox of ORIENTATION skills?
Making Distance Learning Meaningful for Learners with CVI: Creating a CVI-Friendly Digital Book
sample page of a digital book with simplified illustration

CVI for the TVI webinar series: October 2020

ABC’s of iOS: VoiceOver for Kids 3-8
A preschooler in dark glasses swipes an iPad

Analyze your student’s level for intentional touching and basic tech skills by teaching iOS gestures through learning games.

Google Classroom using NVDA/JAWS Part 3
Graphic with Part 3: To-Do page, View Your Work Page. Six Dot Math presents, Google Classroom using NVDA/JAWS
Step-by-step video tutorial series for educators, students and families!
Introducing the Keyboard - CVI Lesson and Tips
Index finger on a Bluetooth keyboard with iPad open to keyboarding app. Text: "Introducing the Keyboard: CVI"
Follow Sadie, a beginner reader with CVI, through a series of lessons!
Battle of the Tools!
Battle of the Tools Abacus vs. Paper cover page
Which is faster - Abacus or paper?
White Cane Day!
Kindergarten student walking on a sidewalk using a white cane and text, "White Cane Day!"
October 15 is White Cane Day - here is a poem that celebrates white canes!
ObjectiveEd: Auditory Awareness
Cartoon image of Jose in a swivel chair with headphones holding an iPad and Sara standing behind him. "Audio Astroid: O&M Game"
Learn how the Audio Astroid game teaches O&M concepts!
Google Classroom Using NVDA/JAWS Part 2
Graphic with "Part 2: Stream Tab, Classwork Tab and People Tab, SixDotMath presents, Google Classroom Using NVDA/JAWS"
Step-by-step video tutorial series for educators, students and families!
BrailleBuzz App Review
BrailleBuzz logo with text, "Beginning Braille App"
Looking for a beginning braille letter app for young students?
Access and Engagement Survey Results
Access and Engagement logo and text, "Survey results and Recommendations"
Results and recommendations are now available!
ObjectiveEd: Assistive Technology
Cartoon drawing of Sara handing Kamal an iPad with text, "ObjectiveEd: VoiceOver Gestures"
This video introduces to apps that teach/reinforce VoiceOver gestures.
Format for Remote Instruction Lessons
Cartoon man with cape with logos (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) in background & text, "Preferred format: Remote Instruction"
What formats work best and why?
Google Classroom Using NVDA/JAWS Part 1
SixDotMath presents Google Classroom Using NVDA/JAWS Part 1: Joining a class, Overview, Dealing with Pop-Ups, & Dashboard
Step-by-step video tutorial series for educators, students and families!
Kids Listen: Free Podcasts for Kids!
Kids Listen logo for the Activity Podcast; text, "Fun & Educational Podcasts"
Cool podcasts for kids - including educational podcasts and activities!
Braille Note Touch Plus Resource Guide
photo: hands on a BralleNote Touch Plus with app icons flying up. Text, "BrailleNote touch Plus: A comprehensive Resource Guide"
Everything you need to know about the Braille Note Touch!
Psyched for STEAM: Coding Activities
Photo of Small City CodeSnaps course with text, "Psyched for STEAM"
Detailed lesson plans for STEAM activities using CodeSnaps app and Sphero robotic ball!
An Approach to Sensory Balance
A student works a jigsaw puzzle of large two-tone pieces

CVI for the TVI webinar series: September 2020

iOS 14 and Phone Calls
Screenshot of Settings > phone with banner or full screen setting options.
Are you having trouble answering calls? Check this accessibility setting.
How Does a Virtual Conference Work?
Floor in a virtual conference, with a column of buttons on the left, large blocks of sessions, & small vender blocks
Learn how to meet with vendors, network with colleagues, and sit in on inspiring presenters - all as if you were meeting face-to-face!
North Carolina Lighthouse Lesson: Elementary School
Image of 6 NC lighthouses and text, "Lighthouse lesson"
Learn about lighthouses with this book and map lesson!
Ten Tech Skills Every College Student Needs for Virtual Classes
Graphic: Ten Tech skills every College Student Needs for Virtual Classes. www.veroniiiiica.com
Ten essential technology skills that every student needs for taking virtual online and hybrid classes in college, from someone who has taken over 40!
Concept Development: Own Your Real Estate
Smiling 4 year old with precane bumped up to Red Cement Ball at Target. Text, "Own your Real Estate!"
Part 2 in an O&M concept development series.
Basic Subtraction - CVI Lesson and Tips
Photo of Sadie intently looking at math app on an iPad with number line. Text, "CVI Math lesson: subtraction"
Follow Sadie, a beginner reader with CVI through a series of lessons!
Final Thoughts: A Student's Perspective
Graphic image: The ECC Final Thoughts, a Student's Perspective
Final thoughts about ECC skills.
13 Colonies Lesson
US flag with 13 starts and text, "13 Colonies Lesson"
Learn about the 13 Colonies - written resources and a non-visual digital map included!
Teams Tip: Efficient Navigation in Teams
Teams Tip: Efficient Navigation in Microsoft Teams
This blog post will cover some tips for efficient navigation throughout Microsoft Teams
Whittier Falls Housing Development Map and "Circle" Concepts
Cartoon drawing of two homes, street, sidewalk and parked bicycle.
Understanding the road name "circle" may actually represent various other shapes, such as a "U".
App List: Study Skills and Organizational Skills
Cartoon image of 2 students with disabilities and text, "Study & Organization Skills"
Helpful apps for students with learning disabilities - and appropriate for students with visual impairments too!
Using Blackboard Ally with Low Vision
graphic with "Using Blackboard Ally with Low vision. www.veroniiiica.com"
How to use the free built-in blackboard ally tool to get digital materials in accessible formats for students with print disabilities.
What Worked: Remote O&M instruction Ideas
Black and white image of a computer at home with screen displaying a cartoon person using a cane and text," Remote Instruction"
Here is a back to school list of remote O&M instruction ideas!
Rainbow Cat Book: Emerging Reader
A page from the Rainbow Cat book with text, "This is Rainbow Cat" and image of painted ceramic cat.
Creating simple emerging reader books about real items that a preschooler is familiar with and motivated by!
Webinar for Parents: ObjectiveEd
Photo of a smiling girl with headphones holding an iPad with a happy teacher beside her.
How ObjectiveEd Hybrid Curriculum helps improve skills for students with low vision or blindness.
Vermont Farm Lesson: Elementary Student
3 story red barn drawing with text, "Vermont Farm Lesson: Elementary Student"
Farm lesson for elementary students which includes an accessible book, non-visual map, and activities!

Pages