Recently, the Journal of Intellectual Disabilities published research comparing responses to verbal versus tactile requests in children with congenital blindness, intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). For trial one, requests were given verbally. For trial 2, tactile requests were given. The results indicated the following: 1. All students perceived tactile symbols to be explicit […]
Here is an interesting free download to adapt two Wii games for use with children who are visually impaired – VI Fit. This adapts Wii Tennis and Bowling. The VI Fit download provides audio and vibrotactile cues to direct the players where to hit and direct the balls. VI Tennis was tested on a group […]
I know many schools have banned cell phones but check out this use for students with disabilities. All you have to do is take a picture with your cell phone of notes, white boards, presentations and more and you can make a pdf copy of it. Once the pdf is created you can save, share, […]