VIDBE-Q Volume 69 Issue 4
methods parents and educators can use to following the trends is doing a Google
search using keywords such as "teenagers and social media" or "social media use
among children" that provides many interesting and up to date results. Thus, a
simple Google search can provide information about the latest trends.
Digital social interactions encompass a wide range of activities conducted
through digital platforms such as social media, messaging applications, and online
forums. These interactions are essential for youth in fostering relationships,
participating in social communities, and accessing information. For students with
visual impairments, accessing and engaging in these widely used digital spaces
requires adaptations and specialized strategies to ensure accessibility and
inclusivity. As I explained in 2011, social well-being now includes the digital
aspect of social experiences as well as the traditional in-person facets of social
skills (Kelly, 2011).
Many of my recommendations are still relevant today even though the
technology involved has evolved considerably (Kelly, 2011). Collaboration is at
the center of making this work for students with visual impairments. It will benefit
students to apply in-person and online social skills learned during the school day at
home and vice versa (Kelly, 2011). Access to the appropriate assistive technology
tools and training is a vital part of participation in online experiences for students
with visual impairments (Kelly, 2011). Additionally, cybersecurity awareness and
