Videos

57:32 Supporting Students with VI & Complex Needs

Presented by Patience Piesecki (TVI) on September 19, 2024.
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: Hear from experienced TVI Patience Piesecki as she shares insights on her approach to working with students with visual impairments who have additional disabilities and complex needs.

55:49 Desmos Demonstration and Accessibility Features

Presented by Steve Clower (Desmos) on October 16, 2024.
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: Have you heard about Desmos? Desmos is an online suite of math tools, notably several different calculators, that is well-known for its accessibility for students who are blind and visually impaired. Desmos is also now embedded in Tennessee's TCAP/TNReady electronic testing platform. Join to see Desmos in action along with a breakdown of how its accessibility features work!

1:25:50 COVE Gathering Fall 2024 - Organization Highlights

Presented by Rachel Schles (Vanderbilt) and featuring the Vanderbilt Eye Institute - Project PAVE, TN Deafblind Project, and EMPOWER on 09/13/2024
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: In this session, representatives from Project PAVE, TN Deafblind Project, and EMPOWER share details regarding their organizations' services and available resources for Tennessee Students.

1:10:01 24-25 VIVA Kick-Off: RCVI Welcome Back

Presented by Allen Huang (TSB) on 08/23/2024
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: Overview of the year ahead with TN VIVA and COVE gatherings, as well as updates from Dr. Allen Huang regarding all things new and upcoming with the TN Resource Center for the Visually Impaired such as services and supports available and events coming up in the Fall Semester.

1:35:06 Getting Started with Tangible Symbol Communication Systems for Students with Visual Impairments Who Have Complex Communication Needs

Presented by Monique Bird (TSB) and Emily Sullivan (TSB) on 02/16/2024
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: In this session hear from TSB’s Speech & Language Pathologists as they talk about how to collaboratively develop and implement tangible symbol systems for students with VI and complex communication needs. Discussion will include strategies for identifying appropriate tangible symbols and prioritizing what tangible symbols to begin with given each student’s individual needs.

57:06 The KEYs to Success: Strategies for Developing Strong Typing Skills

Presented by Dr. Allen Huang (TSB) on 1/24/2024
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: In this session, the fundamental skills involved with high-quality typing skills will be discussed. Examples of lessons to conduct with students will be shared, and typing software that accommodate the needs of individuals who are blind or visually impaired will be explored.

58:56 O&M Skills and Expectations for Students with VI & Complex Support Needs

Presented by Suzanne Dinwiddie (TN Deaf-Blind Project) on 12/6/2023
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: All students with VI should have access to appropriate orientation & mobility services. Presentation & discussion will include key sources of data and appropriate scope and services/skills for students with VI or DB with multiple or complex disabilities.

55:27 ECC Showcase: Practical Strategies for Implementing Quality Expanded Core Curriculum Instruction

Presented by Rachel Schles (Vanderbilt) and Dr. Susan Lee (TSB) on 10/18/2023
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: In this session, TVIs will highlight different approaches to ECC instruction including project-based instruction and how to coordinate a meaningful college visit for a HS student.