Videos

1:46:30 Essential Assessments (FVA) Strategies for Students with Visual Impairments and Complex Profiles

Presented by Suzanne Dinwiddie (TN Deaf-Blind Project) on 2/18/2022
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
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Hear about strategies that TVIs and O&M specialists can use when conducting functional vision, learning media and expanded core curriculum assessments with students with VI and complex profiles, including students with CVI.

52:27 Camps for Students with VI

Presented by: Andy Joiner (TSB) and Dr. Tammy Parsons (TSB), as well as students from the Vanderbilt University Program in Visual Disabilities on 1/12/2022
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
This session included an introduction to the TSB summer camp as well as a review of summer camp options for students with visual impairments throughout our region!

Summer Camp Options PDF - https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/jko9kkscio0njmzioe4xqd81urx6khoe

51:25 Planning for What’s Next: TN VR Career Building Resources for Students with VI (with and without Additional Disabilities)

Presented by Tiffany Kelley and Jessica Villanueva (TN Sensory Services) on 11/4/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Attend this session to learn about the programs, services, and supports for students with VI who are pursuing employment before or after high school graduation. Colleagues from VR Sensory Disabilities Services will present and guide a discussion on the vocational rehabilitation journey and career building for students with VI considering independent and/or supported employment.

2:9:04 Nemeth and UEB Math/Science: Considerations for the Adoption of UEB

Presented by Dr. Frances Mary D'Andrea (University of Pittsburgh) on 10/22/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Tennessee is in the process of discussing the adoption of UEB Math/Science in place of Nemeth for students who read braille. In this session Dr. D’Andrea will discuss the similarities and differences between the codes and lead a Q&A to address your questions.
Resources:
- Presentation slides: https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/liaxyuyi0pu6oys44wvljsbv8a9zgo5e
- BANA guidance for UEB math: https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/gz5ixwg8e7whnymezf8cle72k1brd7rk
- UEB resources 2021: https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/4rmzwiebmmlk2gbm0l9vqs8u20c796wh

51:27 Lightbox Stories & Literacy Programming for Students with Complex Profiles

Presented by Dr. Adam Wilson on 2/17/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
Looking for ways to integrate literacy and lightboxes? In this session we will take a deep dive into the creation of lightbox stories and digital books, adapted so they are accessible for students with more complex profiles that include VI. We will also look at opportunities for meaningful engagement for learners so they become part of the story!

1:00:26 A Guide to Using Built-in and Free Accessibility Features

Presented by Allen Huang (TSB) on 12/16/2020
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
This presentation will introduce participants to the free, built-in vision specific accessibility features in Windows 10 and Apple iOS mobile operating systems. Accessibility features will be demonstrated. This session is designed with TVIs, students with VI and their families in mind.

44:05 Planning for What’s Next: Learn about TN VR Resources for College Bound Students with VI

Presented by Tiffany Kelley and Jessica Villanueva (TN VR Sensory Disabilities Services) on 10/6/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Learn about the programs, services, and supports for students with VI who are pursuing post secondary education. Colleagues from VR Sensory Disabilities Services will present and guide a discussion on the vocational rehabilitation journey for students with VI from the high school years, through college, and post college employment.

56:27 Social Emotional Learning & Crisis Support for Visually Impaired Students

Presented by Andrea Word, MSW (TSB) on 9/1/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
This session is designed for TVIs to learn more about SEL (social emotional learning) for students with VI, learn signs of when a student is in a mental health crisis, and discuss appropriate resources in and out of school to support students.

1:5:34 RCVI Updates Fall 2021

Presented by Allen Huang (TN RCVI) on 8/27/21
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Meet Allen Huang, the new director of the Resource Center of the Visually Impaired. He will share updates on ordering procedures and policies, as well as his vision for the RCVI under his leadership.