Videos

1:00:31 Bioptic Driving – Adult Perspectives & Tennessee Requirements (Panel Discussion)

Participants: Dr. Joshua Robinson (Vanderbilt University Medical Center), Arthur Humphrey, Joshua Harper
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

Presented by Suzanne Dinwiddie (TN D-B Project) and Lee Ellen Whitefield (Murfreesboro City Schools) on 2/10/2023
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description:

57:50 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
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.
Resources:
To request the latest VI-specific resources, scholarships, and accommodations documents email Transition Tennessee directly at [email protected]

1:53:44 Hindsight is 20/20: What We Wish We Knew Sooner & Lessons Learned from Experienced TVIs (Panel Discussion with Q&A)

Presented by Dr. Karen Blankenship, Nancy Toelle, Mary Ann Siller, and Amy Covington on 10/21/2022
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.

50:12 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
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

58:33 Role of Low Vision Specialist for Students with VI

Presented by Dr. Joshua Robinson (Vanderbilt University Medical Center & Vanderbilt Eye Institute) on 9/21/2022
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description:
Dr. Robinson is an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and serves as Director of Low Vision Rehabilitation at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute. He will give an overview of the role of a low vision specialist as a member of an interdisciplinary team supporting students and young adults with impaired vision. Topics will include the differences between an optometrist, ophthalmologist, and low vision specialist as medical professionals supporting students with visual impairments, as well as opportunities for collaboration between teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs) and Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialists, among others.

1:21:12 RCVI Welcome Back to School! (2022-23)

Presented by Allen Huang (TN RCVI) on 8/19/2022
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description:
Welcome back to school! Join us to hear about exciting RCVI updates and what is planned for TN VIVA in the year ahead. Updates regarding the 2023 Federal Quota census and a review of the RCVI textbook ordering process will be provided as well.

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!