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Getting Started with Tangible Symbol Communication Systems for Students with Visual Impairments Who Have Complex Communication Needs
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Presented by Monique Bird (TSB) and Emily Sullivan (TSB) on 02/16/2024
Uploaded Feb 20, 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. -
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Parent Panel: Advice & Lessons Learned from Parents of Children with VI
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Panel Members: Jenna Kaufman & Ashlyn Lincoln on Date: 1/23/2024
Uploaded Feb 13, 2024
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: Join us to have a conversation with two parents of children/teens with visual impairments. Discussion will include maintaining high expectations, engaging with school teams, safety and community engagement/inclusion. -
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The KEYs to Success: Strategies for Developing Strong Typing Skills
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Presented by Dr. Allen Huang (TSB) on 1/24/2024
Uploaded Feb 13, 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. -
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O&M Skills and Expectations for Students with VI & Complex Support Needs
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Presented by Suzanne Dinwiddie (TN Deaf-Blind Project) on 12/6/2023
Uploaded Feb 13, 2024
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. -
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ECC Showcase: Practical Strategies for Implementing Quality Expanded Core Curriculum Instruction
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Presented by Rachel Schles (Vanderbilt) and Dr. Susan Lee (TSB) on 10/18/2023
Uploaded Oct 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. -
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Braille Transcription Tips and Tricks for TVIs
Presented by Casey Sloan (Sumner Co Schools) and Becky Kuhn (TN RCVI) on 9/8/2023
Uploaded Sep 11, 2023
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: In this session, hear from a seasoned TVI who has supported a braille reading student, and a long-time TVI and braille transcriber, who will share tips and tricks to transcribing and adapting instructional content for braille reading students. -
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VIVA 23-24 Kick-Off: RCVI Welcome Back!
Presented by Dr. Allen Huang (TN RCVI) on 7/25/2023
Uploaded Aug 31, 2023
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: Attendees were given an overview of the year ahead with TN VIVA and Consortium of Vision Educators (COVE) gatherings, as well as an update from Dr. Allen Huang regarding all things new with the TN Resource Center for the Visually Impaired. -
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Bioptic Driving – Adult Perspectives & Tennessee Requirements (Panel Discussion)
Participants: Dr. Joshua Robinson (Vanderbilt University Medical Center), Arthur Humphrey, Joshua Harper
Uploaded Feb 24, 2023
Date: 2/23/2024
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description:
This session will present an overview of considerations of bioptic driving for teens and young adults with low vision. Panelists include a low vision specialist and adults with low vision sharing why they decided bioptic driving was or was not a good fit for them. This session is geared towards teens with low vision and their families, as well as TVIs, O&M specialists, VR counselors, and other transition specialists looking for a background knowledge of how to talk about bioptic driving with students and clients. -
1:45:37
Assessment & Instruction Considerations for Students with Cortical Visual Impairment
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Presented by Suzanne Dinwiddie (TN D-B Project) and Lee Ellen Whitefield (Murfreesboro City Schools) on 2/10/2023
Uploaded Feb 24, 2023
TN VIVA 2022-2023
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Preparing Students with Visual Impairments for Postsecondary Education or Employment
Presented by Dr. Hilary Travers and Christina Muri Irland of Transition Tennessee on 1/24/2023
Uploaded Feb 24, 2023
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description:
Transition Tennessee recently conducted a statewide study to explore the needs of educators who support transition-aged (14+) youth with visual impairments. The findings and implications of this study will be presented and discussed. Attendees will walk away with newly developed FREE resources to help them support students with VI as they work toward postsecondary education or employment.
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To request the latest VI-specific resources, scholarships, and accommodations documents email Transition Tennessee directly at [email protected] -
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Hindsight is 20/20: What We Wish We Knew Sooner & Lessons Learned from Experienced TVIs (Panel Discussion with Q&A)
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Presented by Dr. Karen Blankenship, Nancy Toelle, Mary Ann Siller, and Amy Covington on 10/21/2022
Uploaded Oct 24, 2022
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description:
In such a unique, sometimes isolating field, TVIs may not realize what they don’t know about working in the profession. In this panel discussion seasoned TVIs shared their experiences, knowledge, and tricks of the trade, passing along their wisdom from one generation of TVIs to another. -
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Inclusion is Belonging: Promoting Peer Engagement and Relationships for Students with Multiple Disabilities, Including Visual Impairment
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Biggs (Vanderbilt University) on 10/4/2022
Uploaded Oct 24, 2022
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Positive peer relationships are important for all students. But, it can be challenging to know how to provide supports that lead to students with disabilities being known, accepted, and befriended by their peers, particularly when students have complex support needs—such as students with multiple disabilities and visual impairment. This session will offer practical, evidence-based strategies to equip educators (e.g., teachers of students with visual impairment, special educators, general educators, paraeducators) to promote inclusion and belonging for students with disabilities in their general education school and classroom communities through peer relationships.
Shared links:
* Creating communities of belonging: https://tiescenter.org/topics/peer-engagement/creating-communities-of-belonging-for-students-with-significant-cognitive-disabilities
* Implementation Guide for Peer Support Arrangements: https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/peer-engagement/practice-guides/peer-support-arrangements
* Implementation Guide for Peer Network Interventions: https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/peer-engagement/practice-guides/peer-networks