Video Gallery

• 57:32 Supporting Students with VI & Complex Needs Featured

  Presented by Patience Piesecki (TVI) on September 19, 2024.<br>TN VIVA 2024-2025<br>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.

  Uploaded Oct 29, 2024 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 55:49 Desmos Demonstration and Accessibility Features Featured

  Presented by Steve Clower (Desmos) on October 16, 2024.<br>TN VIVA 2024-2025<br>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!

  Uploaded Oct 29, 2024 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 1:25:50 COVE Gathering Fall 2024 - Organization Highlights Featured

  Presented by Rachel Schles (Vanderbilt) and featuring the Vanderbilt Eye Institute - Project PAVE, TN Deafblind Project, and EMPOWER on 09/13/2024<br>TN VIVA 2024-2025<br>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.

  Uploaded Sep 19, 2024 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 1:10:01 24-25 VIVA Kick-Off: RCVI Welcome Back Featured

  Presented by Allen Huang (TSB) on 08/23/2024<br>TN VIVA 2024-2025<br>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.

  Uploaded Sep 19, 2024 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 1:35:06 Getting Started with Tangible Symbol Communication Systems for Students with Visual Impairments Who Have Complex Communication Needs Featured

  Presented by Monique Bird (TSB) and Emily Sullivan (TSB) on 02/16/2024<br>TN VIVA 2023-2024<br>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.

  Uploaded Feb 20, 2024 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 54:22 Parent Panel: Advice & Lessons Learned from Parents of Children with VI

  Panel Members: Jenna Kaufman & Ashlyn Lincoln on Date: 1/23/2024<br>TN VIVA 2023-2024<br>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.

  Uploaded Feb 13, 2024 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)

See all