Getting Ready For College Begins In Third Grade

Author : Carol Castellano
Publisher : IAP
ISBN 13 : 1617350729
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Getting Ready for College Begins in Third Grade written by Carol Castellano and published by IAP. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All parents hope for an independent future for their blind/visually impaired child. To turn that hope into a reality, parents need to understand the scope of skill development that must be addressed, along with the importance of equal expectations for the child's development, proper training, and opportunity to practice and develop skills. But what if expectations are low, training in blindness skills is scanty or even absent, and overprotection prevents the blind/VI child from learning and practicing skills? The idea of an independent future can remain a distant dream. The purpose of this book is to guide parents and teachers in fostering the blind/visually impaired child's skill development in such critical areas as academics, independent movement and travel, social interaction, daily living, and self-advocacy, so that he or she will truly be on the road to an independent future. A practical, easy to use guide, written in plain English, the book warns about common problem areas and provides ideas for getting and keeping the child's education and development on track. It highlights the interplay between skills and competence, confidence, self-respect, and the respect of others. Of the small number of books and videos available on the subject, most were written by professionals in the field and many begin with the supposition that blindness is at best sad and at worst tragic. Few --maybe none --have the ardent passion for independence that the parent of a blind/visually impaired child brings to the subject. Instead of overwhelming parents and teachers with the difficulty of the undertaking before them, Getting Ready for College Begins in Third Grade will inspire their confidence and enthusiasm for the task at hand.

Author : Merry-Noel Chamberlain
Publisher : IAP
ISBN 13 : 1648025579
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The ABCs of Structured Discovery Cane Travel for Children written by Merry-Noel Chamberlain and published by IAP. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Structured Discovery Cane Travel (SDCT) is an Orientation and Mobility (O&M) curriculum which focuses on the foundational techniques necessary to develop future independence for students who are blind or visually impaired. The ABCs of Structured Discovery Cane Travel for Children addresses essential non-visual concept development, techniques and mobility skills needed to travel efficiently, gracefully and safely within a myriad of natural environments while using the long, white cane with a metal tip as the primary mobility tool. This curriculum utilizes transformational knowledge and problem-solving opportunities through teachable moments to develop personal reflection and mental mapping which can be utilized post instruction. These students maximize their cognitive intrinsic feedback while completing everyday mobility tasks. Parents and instructors of children who are blind or visually impaired will comprehend the essentials of SDCT by reading The ABCs of Structured Discovery Cane Travel for Children; in addition, they will receive a treasure trove of O&M skill-building activities.

Author : Carol Castellano
Publisher : IAP
ISBN 13 : 1607525143
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making It Work written by Carol Castellano and published by IAP. This book was released on 2006-07-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Making It Work is destined to be the definitive guide for years to come on how to make the regular school education a successful experience for blind/visually impaired children. With chapters flowing logically and full of detailed, useful information, it will be an essential handbook for school staff, specialized service providers, and parents of blind/visually impaired children. This is an exquisite, enlightened guide for the education of blind/visually impaired children in the new millennium.” ~ Joe Cutter, Early Childhood O&M Specialist "With its scope, attention to detail, and skillful presentation of the larger issues involved in the education of students who are blind/visually impaired in regular school, Making It Work is a timely and most welcome resource for educational teams." ~ Missy Garber, Pennsylvania College of Optometry

Author : Kay Alicyn Ferrell
Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind
ISBN 13 : 0891284575
Total Pages : 459 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reach Out and Teach written by Kay Alicyn Ferrell and published by American Foundation for the Blind. This book was released on 2011 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with important information for today's parents and professionals, this new edition of a groundbreaking work presents the latest research on how visually impaired children learn and develop at different ages and in the various developmental domains: sensory development, communication, movement, manipulation, and comprehension. Clear, practical, and reassuring, and full of suggested activities, this book provides a guide to teaching young visually impaired children the important life skills they need to know--skills that other children may learn simply by observation and imitation--and preparing them to enter school ready to learn with their peers. From early intervention services to the full range of educational placements, Reach Out and Teach is the ultimate guide to helping a visually impaired child learn and grow.

Author : Muna M. Alhammadi
Publisher : Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research
ISBN 13 : 9948136136
Total Pages : 15 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Challenges Facing Students with Vision Impairment at UAE Higher Educational Institutions written by Muna M. Alhammadi and published by Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research. This book was released on 2017-10-25 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the latest publication in the Emirates Occasional Papers series, Muna M. Alhammadi examines whether the UAE’s higher educational institutions are fulfilling their duty to offer equal access and support to students with vision impairment (SWVI). Dr. Alhammadi, an assistant professor at Zayed University, uses qualitative research methods to collect and analyze data to examine the accessibility and orientation issues affecting SWVI. The study provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges facing SWVI in higher education, while offering proposals into how universities and the relevant authorities can create a more inclusive educational environment for these students

Author : Christopher Corrigan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Blindness and Visual Impairments: Information and Advocacy Organizations written by Christopher Corrigan and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Christine Dickinson
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323876358
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Low Vision - E-Book written by Christine Dickinson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-11-04 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing an ideal balance of theory and practice, Low Vision: Principles and Management covers all aspects of providing effective eye care to individuals with visual impairment. This concise yet comprehensive resource covers everything from theoretical background to current rehabilitative aids and low vision treatment strategies—all while adopting a practical approach to vision care. It brings practising eye care professionals and students fully up to date with current optical and electronic devices and how they are used in everyday practice, as well as evidence-based vision rehabilitation guidelines. Features comprehensive guidance on visual rehabilitation for acuity loss and visual field loss. Describes a wealth of practical advice and real-world case scenarios to help guide your day-to-day patient interactions as well as your most challenging situations. Covers hot topics, including the link between mental health and low vision, assistive technologies, measures of quality of life and other outcome measures, WHO classifications of visual impairment, and best practices for auditing and commissioning vision services. Contains over 200 diagrams, illustrations, and patient photos to aid in visual understanding. Explains how eye care professionals can work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide complete care.

Author : Andrew Leibs
Publisher : IAP
ISBN 13 : 1623960428
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Sports & Recreation for People with Visual Impairments written by Andrew Leibs and published by IAP. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not long ago, most blind and visually impaired people grew up without ever playing sports; they sat on the sidelines, and kept score during gym—protected rather than included. In the 1980s, few people had ever heard of the Paralympic Games or accessible recreation. Today, promising blind athletes can receive residency at the US Olympic Training Center; runners compete for prize money and national championships, and most ski resorts offer adaptive programs throughout the year where blind people can ski, cycle, and kayak—often for free. The Paralympic movement, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and ever-increasing expectation for inclusion among the disabled have inspired an explosion of accessible sports, fitness, and recreation programs that accommodate the blind. The Encyclopedia of Sports & Recreation for People with Visual Impairments is the first consumer-focused, action-oriented guide to this new world of accessible activity, profiling the people, programs, and products that are helping move blind and visually impaired people from the sidelines into the game. This groundbreaking guide profiles every accessible blind sport and recreation activity with entries that outline how athletes (both novice and elite) got involved in the sport and how participation has shaped their life. The book also profiles major blind sports organizations and includes chapter and resource listings on camps and accessible recreation providers. Through this book, blind people will be inspired to embrace sports as the rest of society does—as a vital component of personal expression and human interaction that opens paths to adventure, confidence, and lifelong health and fitness.

Author : Rick Rigsby
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 1418552739
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout written by Rick Rigsby and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2006-08-06 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * USA Today and Wall Street Journal best seller* Be inspired by the book behind the graduation speech by Dr. Rick Rigsby’s– now with 100+ million views on Facebook and YouTube. After his wife died, Rick Rigsby was ready to give up. The bare minimum was good enough. Rigsby was content to go through the motions, living out his life as a shell of himself. But then he remembered the lessons his father taught him years before - something insanely simple, yet incredibly profound. These lessons weren’t in advanced mathematics or the secrets of the stock market. They were quite straightforward, in fact, for Rigsby’s father never made it through third grade. But if this uneducated man’s instructions were powerful enough to produce a Ph.D. and a judge – imagine what they can do for you. Join Rigsby as he dusts off time-tested beliefs and finds brilliantly simple answers to modern society’s questions. In a magnificent testament to the “Greatest Generation” which gave so much and asked so little in return, Lessons from a Third Grade Dropout will challenge you while reigniting your passion to lead a truly fulfilling life. After all, it’s never too late to learn a little bit more about life – just ask the third-grade dropout.

Author : Cathy Hapka
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0385374658
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How Not to Start Third Grade written by Cathy Hapka and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2013-06-26 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing can ruin a new school year...except maybe a pesky little brother. This Step 4 reader is the perfect back-to-school story for newly independent readers! Will should be excited to start third grade. But his little brother, Steve, is starting kindergarten. The same laugh-out-loud writing and hilarious illustrations that brought us How Not to Babysit Your Brother now portray the tribulations and embarrassments of starting school with a very troublesome little brother. School will never be the same! Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.