Presentation by: Dr. Donna Brostek Lee Clinical Assistant Professor University of Kentucky

 Compensatory or functional academic skills  Orientation & Mobility  Social interactions skills  Independent living skills  Recreation and leisure skills  Sensory efficiency skills  Career education  Self-determination  Use of assistive technology

 What technology do we need to teach our students who are blind or visually impaired to be successful in the college classroom?

 Technology for accessing print  Technology for accessing electronic information  Technology for producing written communication  Technology for producing materials in alternative formats From Presley, I., & D’Andrea, F. M. (2009). Assistive Technology for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired. New York, NY: AFB Press.

 Visual ◦ Large Print ◦ Magnifiers/Telescopes ◦ Scanning and OCR systems  Tactile ◦ Braille ◦ Tactile graphics  Auditory ◦ Readers ◦ Digital recordings ◦ Scanning systems ◦ E-book readers

 Visual ◦ Computers  Screen enlarging hardware  Screen enlarging software (built-in or proprietary)  Tactile ◦ Refreshable braille displays used with a computer or tablet ◦ Notetakers  Auditory ◦ Screen readers (built-in or proprietary)

 Visual ◦ Raised or bold-lined paper ◦ Bold markers (20/20 pens) ◦ Electronic tools  Computers with word processors  Tablets  Tactile ◦ Braille writer ◦ Slate and stylus ◦ Computer/Notetaker with braille embosser  Auditory ◦ Text to speech software/programs

Visual ◦ Scanner with OCR ◦ Word processors ◦ Printers  Tactile ◦ Scanner with OCR ◦ Braille translation software with embosser ◦ Tactile graphics equipment  Auditory ◦ Digital recording devices itory

 Digital Organization ◦ Organizing files ◦ Understanding file types ◦ Cloud-based storage  Use of assistive technology ◦ Screen Magnifiers ◦ Screen Readers ◦ Notetakers/Refreshable braille displays  Navigating the Internet  Microsoft Office  The role of the Disability Resources Center

 Blackboard*  Desire2Learn (D2L)*  Moodle  Sakai  Canvas *Awarded National Federation of the Blind Nonvisual Accessibility Gold Level Web Certification

 Modules/Course Content  Discussion Board  Instant Messaging  Assignments  Online Testing  Grade Book  Calendar

 Adobe Connect  WebEx  GoToMeeting  Webcams  Microphones

 Facebook  Twitter  Blogs

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 What? – Multiple Means of Representation  How? – Multiple Means of Action and Expression  Why? - Multiple Means of Engagement  With the push towards UDL, we are seeing more equal access to online learning environments and testing 

Dr. Donna Brostek Lee Clinical Assistant Professor Program Faculty Chair University of Kentucky Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Rehabilitation Counseling 229 Taylor Education Building Lexington, KY Phone: (859) Website: An Equal Opportunity University