ACCESSIBILITY PRODUCTION IS A PROCESS

PRODUCTION TEAM

 VISION TEAM Teacher of the Visually Impaired Technical Aide or Instructional Assistant Orientation/Mobility Specialist Assistive Technology Specialist

PRODUCTION TEAM  VISION TEAM-- Teacher of the Visually Impaired Access all textbooks and materials known to be needed March 2011 for the School Year

PRODUCTION TEAM  VISION TEAM-- Teacher of the Visually Impaired Core-Curriculum Textbooks for all subjects Workbooks, Practice Books, Spelling Books Decodable, Accelerated Reading, or Literature Overheads, Handouts, Student Handbook

PRODUCTION TEAM  VISION TEAM-- Technical Aide or Instructional Assistant Provides hands-on assistance as needed for Braille support Collects Materials needed from all teaching team members o Produces Large Print Materials according to requests o Produces Braille Materials according to requests o Produces Tactile Materials according to requests

PRODUCTION TEAM  VISION TEAM-- Production Office Technical Aide Produces Large Print Materials according to requests Produces Braille Materials according to requests Produces Tactile Materials according to requests Supports Tech Aides that are assigned students at a Community Based Program.

PRODUCTION TEAM  VISION TEAM Orientation/Mobility Specialist Assistive Technology Specialist

PRODUCTION TEAM  COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM TEAM General Education Classroom Teacher Special Education Teacher o Curriculum Specialist o Physical Therapist

PRODUCTION TEAM  COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM TEAM General Education Classroom Teacher o Seat Work o Homework o Graphics, Game Boards, Flash Cards o Other books read in the classroom

PRODUCTION TEAM  COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM TEAM Special Education Teacher o Curriculum Specialist o Physical Therapist

PRODUCTION TEAM  COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM TEAM Expanded Core Specialists o Computer Lab Specialist o Art Teacher o Music Teacher o Physical Education Teacher o Library Specialist

PRODUCTION TEAM  COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM TEAM Expanded Core Specialists o Computer Lab Specialist – Mac Lab; provide ‘cheat sheet’ for adjusting for accessibility needs. – Arrange for Trial Downloads of software for accessibility needs. Provide ‘cheat sheet’ for Keyboard Commands.

PRODUCTION TEAM  COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM TEAM Expanded Core Specialists o Art Teacher – Inquire what activity is during the next week – Inquire what materials the class is using, and request or provide alternate materials to make activity accessible – Attend class on an as needed basis to ensure student is involved fully in activity.

PRODUCTION TEAM  COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM TEAM Expanded Core Specialists o Music Teacher - Attends class on an as needed basis - Provides Lyrics in an accessible format - Involve peers in assisting student in some activities - Assist student with ‘movement’ added for performances

PRODUCTION TEAM  COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM TEAM Expanded Core Specialists o Physical Education Teacher – Attend class on an as needed basis – Involve peers in assisting student in some activities – Suggest adaptive materials when appropriate – Check-in with teacher for up-coming activities

REVIEW THE NEEDS

 LARGE PRINT ACCESS Physical Books Hand Held Optical Devices Electronic Magnification Devices Computer Software

REVIEW THE NEEDS  LARGE PRINT ACCESS Physical Books o TVI fills out a Production Request Form with specific needs stated. o Most frequently an 11x17 print copy is sufficient o Special requests of formatting or color copies are indicated on the form.

REVIEW THE NEEDS  LARGE PRINT ACCESS Hand Held Optical Devices o An inventory request is submitted for Magnifiers, Monoculars, and other low-tech devices. Unless the item is not available, the request is filled within two days. The teacher is notified when the item is available for pick-up.

REVIEW THE NEEDS  LARGE PRINT ACCESS Electronic Magnification Devices o Digital Magnifier, CCTV, and portable camera/monitor o An inventory request is submitted. Before ordering high-end products, an all-call is put out to see if someone is not using an item that is checked out.

REVIEW THE NEEDS  LARGE PRINT ACCESS Computer Software o It is important to try different software, however, compatibility issues should be a consideration. o Student laptops and computer lab computers being used for lessons can use Trial software. o Licensed Software needs to be installed on student laptops that are used for all student work. o Licensed Software needs to be installed on teacher laptops that are used for multiple students.

REVIEW THE NEEDS  BRAILLE ACCESS Physical Books Computer Software Refreshable Braille Displays

REVIEW THE NEEDS  BRAILLE ACCESS Physical Books o Tech Aides provide all produced Braille materials for our students o TVI’s collect all books needed and provide a Production Request Form with all of the requirements indicated.

REVIEW THE NEEDS  BRAILLE ACCESS Computer Software o It is important to try different software, however, compatibility issues should be a consideration. o Student laptops and computer lab computers being used for lessons can use Trial software. o Licensed Software needs to be installed on student laptops that are used for all student work. o Licensed Software needs to be installed on teacher laptops that are used for multiple students.

REVIEW THE NEEDS  BRAILLE ACCESS Refreshable Braille Displays o Attached to a Note-taker o Detachable from a Note-taker o With a Laptop

REVIEW THE NEEDS  TACTILE ACCESS Tactile Books Tactile Items Tactile Labeling

REVIEW THE PROCESS  PRODUCTION REQUEST FORM Large Print Braille Tactile

THANK YOU

ACCESSIBILITY PRODUCTION IS A PROCESS