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Blind Baseball Announcer Keith Bundy Lives his Dream
Keith Bundy, a blind baseball announcer, shared his journey of overcoming obstacles to live his dream as a sports announcer. Mr. Bundy, blind since childhood, longed to play sports but lacked opportunities in Southern Indiana. Listening to baseball broadcasts fueled his dream. In 2001, he received an invitation to announce an American Legion Baseball game. […]
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Atlanta Teen para-climber heading to Switzerland Olympics- Raveena Alli
Seventeen-year-old Olympic paraclimber Raveena Alli, a rising senior at Atlanta Girls’ School, is making waves in the world of paraclimbing. Born in India and blind since birth, Raveena has not let her visual impairment hinder her passion for climbing. She began climbing in second grade and has since become an elite para-athlete, representing Team USA. […]
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Employment Summit for Blind- Making Yourself Indispensable on the Job – Gena Harper
At the Employment Summit, Gena Harper delivered an insightful presentation on making oneself indispensable in the workplace. She emphasized the importance of adaptability in an ever-changing job market. Harper explained that employees must continuously develop new skills to remain valuable. She encouraged attendees to identify gaps in their current knowledge and seek training opportunities to […]
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Braille Math in WORD Editor, JAWS, braille display and ease for multi-line math problems
Dr. Robinson demonstrates how to solve multi-line algebra problems using the Braille Math Editor (BME) in JAWS with a braille display. She explains that this method is effective for any multi-line mathematics problem, where isolating variables like x is essential. To start, Dr. Robinson reviews the equation by moving through the text using the up […]
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Difference between inaccessible and accessible website content
The difference between inaccessible and accessible website content when using screen readers is significant. It affects how efficiently users can navigate the web. On inaccessible websites, screen readers struggle to interpret poorly structured content. This makes it difficult for users to understand the layout or find essential information. For example, missing alt text on images […]
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TechVision YouTube Channel Lessons
Dr. Denise M. Robinson’s TechVision YouTube channel Lessons, @DrDeniseMRobinsontech, features a wide range of content. TechVision YouTube channel focuses on assistive technology, blind skills, accessibility and access to the World of information. The channel offers tutorials, guides, and resources for blind and low-vision individuals, educators, and parents. The channel covers topics like using screen readers, […]
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Sighted Parents Setup computer with TechVision Trainer
When sighted parents’ setup computer for their young child, they learn the commands and how to follow through with lessons after the TechVision Team completes working with their child. When sighted parents learn alongside their blind child, especially in the context of setting up and using a computer, it offers numerous benefits: Here are some […]
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Geometry using excel shapes, complete complex vertices for math graphs
kaleigh takes images from a PDF and creates Geometry shapes such as vertices in Excel for perfect graphing. In Excel, you can create vertices (edit points on a line) when working with shapes or lines. Here are the keyboard commands to manipulate vertices: Always create a table with all pertinant numbers based on the math […]
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Versatile Model Magic Clay-instantly make anything
Versatile Model Magic Clay- and other types of modeling items, instantly make anything to enable blind students understand concepts. This product is great for Math, letters, geography, science, everything! on YouTube: Model Magic-instantly make anything Versitile Model Magic clay is a malleable, non-toxic modeling compound by Crayola. It is lightweight, clean, and resilient, making it […]
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Track changes in Word-How teachers make corrections in work
Track changes in Word for a 9th grade. This student was only using a brailler to braille out all work….a very slow process to get it transcribed, then to the teacher, then back to the student. Now, in 2 months the student has moved to completing all work on a computer, emailing to teacher, teacher […]
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Accessible UEB Braille Training Online class
Introducing UEB Online Training Welcome to UEB Online! Welcome to the UEB Online website, administered by the NextSense Institute. This website offers online training programs and competency exams in braille literacy and mathematics using the Unified English Braille (UEB) code. The purpose of the UEB Online website is to provide systematic instruction and accreditation […]
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Instant Shapes for Math, etc.-Instamorph
Instant shapes for Math using InstaMorph, which is a versatile, reusable thermoplastic that transforms your creative projects. First, you simply heat the InstaMorph beads in hot water until they become moldable. Then, you can shape them with your hands or tools. As it cools, InstaMorph hardens into a strong, durable plastic. This material is perfect […]
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Thought-Provoking Ideas on Raising Children
“The day I lost a child on the Tube” – Ideas on Raising Children “Twenty years ago our blogger lost one of his pupils on the London Underground and didn’t even report the incident to the child’s mother or his headteacher. At the time, his ideas on raising children were very different. Fast forward to […]
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Creating Accessible Math Graphs and Inequalities with Excel
Learn how to do inequalities for math class using Excel and Word with a braille display–for a complete assignment that can be emailed to teacher when done. Additionally, we will cover tips on creating accessible math graphs to ensure all students can engage with the material effectively. This video Instruction focuses on teaching math problems, […]
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Free eBooks | Project Gutenberg
Free eBooks | Project Gutenberg and self-publishing site has a mobile website, where you can download many classic books free of charge. If you love reading, you should definitely explore the Free eBooks available on Project Gutenberg. No fee or registration! Everything from Project Gutenberg is gratis, libre, and completely without cost to readers. If you […]
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Inclusive Multi-Sensory Learning Tools
Sensational Books offers Inclusive Multi-Sensory Learning Tools. These tools provide a multi-sensory approach to early learning, focusing on tactile and visual experiences. Their products include books and tools designed for both sighted and visually impaired children. For example, “Sadie Can Count” is a children’s book with large print, Braille text, and fully embossed pictures. This […]
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Tactile Math Learning Tools–Math Window
The Math Window® system is a tactile math learning tool that is an innovative teaching tool for blind and visually impaired students. It uses magnetic tiles with Braille and print. This allows students to interact with math problems using tactile methods. Instructors and students can construct and modify equations by arranging these tiles. The board […]