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Category Archives: Visual Impairment
The Visually Impaired Kid in the Outfield
From Jim Gerl over on Special Education Law Blog. Image by wallyg via FlickrThis story involves a kid with a disability, but the lesson certainly transcends the kid and the disability. I tend to give the credit for my support … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, blindness, Gerl, Legal Information, Outfield, Second baseman, Special Education, Visual Impairment
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The Visually Impaired Kid in the Outfield
From Jim Gerl over on Special Education Law Blog. Image by wallyg via FlickrThis story involves a kid with a disability, but the lesson certainly transcends the kid and the disability. I tend to give the credit for my support … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, blindness, Gerl, Legal Information, Outfield, Second baseman, Special Education, Visual Impairment
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Woman who cannot see is head of Qatar school for visually impaired
“If you trust God and have a strong will, you can overcome any challenge, ” said Hayat Khalil Hassan Nazar Heji.Hayat Khalil Hassan Nazar Heji is the 34-year-old director of Qatar’s Al Noor Institute for the Visually Impaired. Heji, who has been un… Continue reading
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My movie, my song…
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY, everyone!The other day, I was watching my favorite movie of all time (since I was a little girl), “Ice Castles”, but this was the 2010 version. The movie is about a young girl (Alexis) who dreams of becoming a champion figure skat… Continue reading
Posted in Teacher Sol's Lifestory, video clip, Visual Impairment
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Students with visual impairments praise Amazon’s efforts with Kindle
As the chairman of Wayne State University’s Board of Governors, Richard Bernstein led a call on Amazon.com in September to make its electronic reader accessible to blind and visually impaired people. (PATRICIA BECK/Detroit Free Press)Students with visu… Continue reading
Posted in Special Education, Technology in Education, Visual Impairment
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Software provides digital, Braille books to students with disabilities
A new computer program is helping provide quicker access to digital and Braille textbooks for university students with disabilities. The Alternative Media Access Center provides the adapted textbooks to colleges in Georgia and hopes to provide the serv… Continue reading
Posted in Technology in Education, Visual Impairment
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Schools program increases awareness of disabilities
Students put on blindfolds to simulate vision impairment during the recent Welcome To My World workshop, led by Connie Johnson, at Oak Creek Elementary School. The program is part of the curriculum for all LOSD third and fourth grade students. A succes… Continue reading
Posted in Special Education, Visual Impairment
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Technology helps NYC students with visual impairments
At the New York Institute for Special Education in the Bronx borough of New York City, students with visual impairments learn to use specialized technology to prepare for life in the workplace. The technology curriculum at the school includes devices t… Continue reading
Posted in Special Education, Technology in Education, Visual Impairment
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Pianist with visual disabilities earns international attention
Nobuyuki Tsujii, who cannot see, has become a classical music sensation after tying for top place in a prestigious international piano competition in June. The 20-year-old Japanese man learns pieces by memorizing recordings. Reuters Continue reading
Posted in Famous People with disabilities, Special Education, video clip, Visual Impairment
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Special educator with visual disability wins national award
Annee Hartzell Distinguished Educator of Blind Children award recipientWashington teacher Annee Hartzell, who cannot see, has won the National Federation of the Blind’s distinguished-educator award. Hartzell teaches students with visual disabilities an… Continue reading
Posted in Special Education, Teachers/ Educators, Visual Impairment
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