Blind & low vision
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The document discusses the history and education of individuals with visual impairments from ancient times to the present. It covers topics like the development of Braille, the establishment of schools for the blind, definitions of visual impairment terms, identifying visual impairments in children, instructional strategies, technologies, and considerations for educating students with visual impairments. The presentation provides an overview of the evolution of services and supports for individuals with low vision or blindness.
Blind & low vision
- 1. Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D. blind & low vision
- 2. early history Rome Sparta Athens Depends where you are!
- 3. early history ward status
- 4. early history self emancipation
- 5. early history integration
- 6. early history Denis Diderot enlightenment
- 7. Valentine Haüy (1784) Royal Institute for the Blind
- 8. Louis Braille Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D. stitching awl
- 9. Louis Braille age 10
- 10. Charles Barbier night writing
- 11. Louis Braille raised dot system Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 12. Louis Braille corresponds to letters Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 13. Louis Braille Tuberculosis - 1852 Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 14. Louis Braille France recognition - 1854 Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 15. formal education in usa American Printing House (for the Blind) Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 16. formal education in usa early 1900’s public school Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 17. formal education in usa advocacy for integration Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 18. core curriculum 1990’s – National agenda Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 19. legal blindness legal definition 20/200 or worse (even with correction)
- 20. legal blindness legal definition 20 degrees field of vision Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 21. legal blindness legal definition (does not equate total blindness) Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 22. Low vision legal definition 20/70 – 20/200 Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 23. Low vision legal definition (AKA partial sight) Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 24. visual acuity legal definition how sharp images are perceived Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 25. visual field legal definition scope one can see without turning head or moving eyes Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 26. IDEIA definition Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 27. lagniappe How well can student use residual vision? Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 28. lagniappe Impact on education Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 29. lagniappe Use of modifications? Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 30. lagniappe Learn with other means than print materials Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 31. prevalence rate .04% school population with visual impairments Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 32. prevalence rate 90% with impairment have functional vision Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 33. the eye Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 34. possible causes external Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 35. possible causes growth, thinning, inflammation Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 36. possible causes Internal (premature birth) Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 37. student characteristics intellectual characteristics
- 38. student characteristics delayed skills: play & interaction
- 39. student characteristics language & concept development
- 40. student characteristics academic achievement
- 41. student characteristics limited perceptual abilities
- 42. student characteristics perceptual abilities orientation
- 43. student characteristics perceptual abilities mobility
- 44. student characteristics perceptual abilities wayfinding
- 45. student characteristics Impaired psychological & social adjustment
- 46. toddler identification lack of visual fixation (parent faces / interesting objects)
- 47. toddler identification abnormal eye movement
- 48. toddler identification family history
- 49. school age identification Snellen chart
- 50. school age identification teacher report of behavior
- 51. school age common behaviors identification rubbing eyes
- 52. school age common behaviors identification squinting
- 53. school age common behaviors identification tilt head to see
- 54. school age common behaviors identification hold objects close to eyes
- 55. school age identification comprehensive assessment
- 56. what to teach regular + expanded curriculum Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 57. what to teach self-advocacy Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 58. what to teach self-determination Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 59. expanded curriculum compensatory skills Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 60. expanded curriculum literacy & braille skills Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 61. expanded curriculum listening skills Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 62. expanded curriculum orientation & mobility skills Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 63. expanded curriculum social interaction skills Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 64. expanded curriculum independent living skills Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 65. expanded curriculum recreation & leisure skills Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 66. expanded curriculum career & transition skills Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 67. instructional strategies same curriculum (with accommodations)
- 68. instructional strategies counsel to deal with reaction of others
- 69. instructional strategies teach care of
- 70. instructional strategies Adaptations for color or visual discrimination problems
- 71. instructional strategies provide copy of teacher notes
- 72. instructional strategies read aloud
- 73. instructional strategies audio of print materials
- 74. instructional strategies hands on models manipulatives
- 75. instructional considerations assist through touch & sound (more than sight) Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 76. instructional considerations use specialized equipment Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 77. instructional considerations give equal access to core curriculum Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 78. instructional considerations do no rearrange furniture Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 79. instructional considerations appropriate lighting, tactile materials, decrease visual clutter Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 80. instructional technology program to magnify computer screen
- 81. instructional technology scan materials for access
- 82. instructional technology Braille 2 students who use it
- 83. instructional technology captioned videos
- 84. instructional technology use of guide dog
- 85. instructional technology text to speech program
- 86. instructional technology voice recognition software
- 87. general classroom considerations request large print in advance Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 88. general classroom considerations Get training on use of optical devices & software Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 89. general classroom considerations encourage peer interactions Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 90. general classroom considerations address emotional & learning needs Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 91. considerations general classroom provide daily cues Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 92. considerations general classroom consult with vision specialist regularly Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 93. general classroom considerations use tactile materials Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 94. general classroom considerations reduce glare on materials Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 95. general classroom considerations speak in normal tones Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 96. general classroom considerations tell student when you leave the room Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
- 97. general classroom considerations maintain high expectations Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
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