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  • Unity Virtual Academy session recording: A Guide to Using Built-in and Free Accessibility Features1:00:26 A Guide to Using Built-in and Free Accessibility Features Featured

    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.

    Uploaded Oct 14, 2021
  • Unity Virtual Academy session recording: Orientation & Mobility Instruction During Hybrid and Virtual Learning: A Panel Discussion51:40 Orientation & Mobility Instruction During Hybrid and Virtual Learning: A Panel Discussion

    Presented by Julia Hedrick, Jenny Luttrell, and Patrick Rich (TSB) on 1/14/2021
    Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
    Session Description:
    This session will be a panel discussion with three certified O&M specialists discussing strategies they’ve used for providing orientation and mobility instruction during hybrid and virtual learning throughout 2020.

    Uploaded Oct 14, 2021
  • Unity Virtual Academy session recording: Essential Vision Assessment: Tips for TVIs in a Virtual World1:48:17 Essential Vision Assessment: Tips for TVIs in a Virtual World

    Presented by Dr. Karen Blankenship (TSB) on 12/4/2020
    Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
    Session Description:
    This presentation will talk about the latest resources to conduct functional vision, learning media, and expanded core curriculum assessments on-site or in a virtual world.

    Uploaded Oct 14, 2021
  • Unity Virtual Academy session recording: Resources for Remote Teaching & Professional Development During the Pandemic55:49 Resources for Remote Teaching & Professional Development During the Pandemic

    Presented by Dr. Rachel Schles and Madeline Chastain (Vanderbilt University) on 11/16/2020
    Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
    Session Description:
    This session will present an overview of professional develop resources for TVIs during remote learning, lesson ideas for students with VI, and general resources for coping and teaching during the pandemic. Attendees can share digital learning and resources they have found useful during remote teaching.

    Uploaded Oct 14, 2021
  • Unity Virtual Academy session recording: Attend this session to 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 employment44:05 Planning for What’s Next: Learn about TN VR Resources for College Bound Students with VI Featured

    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.

    Uploaded Oct 11, 2021
  • Unity Virtual Academy session recording: Social Emotional Learning and Crisis Support for Visually Impaired Students56:27 Social Emotional Learning & Crisis Support for Visually Impaired Students Featured

    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.

    Uploaded Sep 07, 2021
  • Unity Virtual Academy session recording: RCVI Updates Fall 20211:5:34 RCVI Updates Fall 2021 Featured

    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.

    Uploaded Sep 01, 2021
  • Unity: Tips and Tricks for Virtual Math Instruction54:12 Tips and Tricks for Virtual Math Instruction

    Presented by Dr. Tammy Parsons (TSB) on 1/21/2021
    Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
    Session Description:
    Dr. Tammy Parsons will discuss several ideas that came directly from addressing the accessibility needs of her students during virtual and concurrent math instruction. Topics such as assistive tech, Duxbury, and
    various online tools will covered.

    Uploaded Sep 01, 2021
  • Unity Virtual Academy session recording: Finding Wheels: Strategies to Build Independent Travel Skills45:41 Finding Wheels: Strategies to Build Independent Travel Skills

    Presented by Dr. Anne Corn on 4/6/2021
    Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
    Session Description:
    The 2020 edition of Finding Wheels from TSBVI is full of up to date information, strategies, activities, and personal stories. This is a great addition to instruction in the ECC areas of orientation and mobility, self determination, social skills, and AT.

    Uploaded Sep 01, 2021