Videos
Essential Assessments (FVA) Strategies for Students with Visual Impairments and Complex Profiles
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56:27 Social Emotional Learning & Crisis Support for Visually Impaired Students Featured
Presented by Andrea Word, MSW (TSB) on 9/1/2021
Uploaded Sep 07, 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 Featured
Presented by Allen Huang (TN RCVI) on 8/27/21
Uploaded Sep 01, 2021
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. -
51:27 Lightbox Stories & Literacy Programming for Students with Complex Profiles Featured
Presented by Dr. Adam Wilson on 2/17/2021
Uploaded Oct 14, 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! -
51:25 Planning for What’s Next: TN VR Career Building Resources for Students with VI (with and without Additional Disabilities) Featured
Presented by Tiffany Kelley and Jessica Villanueva (TN Sensory Services) on 11/4/2021
Uploaded Nov 04, 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. -
52:27 Camps for Students with VI Featured
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
Uploaded Feb 22, 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