Division on Visual Impairments

DVI Quarterly Volume 59(3)

A quarterly newsletter from the Council for Exceptional Children's Division on Visual Impairments containing practitioner tips for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and other professionals.

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; Lorem Ipsum Dolor Spring 2016 12 Xylophones and pianos: Braille writing on a standard braille keyboard or writer requiresgood posturing, ergonomic positioning, and dexterity of the fingers and coordinated movements of various fingers for different letters. Parents who particpated in Braille Babies and had older children offered comments that some of their children had difficulty utilizing the correct fingers for brailling. Therefore, parents were encouraged to introduce toys with keys to push early in the child's life. Toy pianos can be used to encourage usign each finger in isolation or combination with other fingers. Tape was added to the six keys on one piano to help a specficic child tactually dscern the keys. Parents were encouraged to use these toys with children to also work on posturing. Braille can be very fatiguing to write for many children, so helping them use good posture early on will facilitate a smooth process for when they use the braille writers. Parents were also instructed to ensure the child's feet were planted firmly on the ground or step stool and to utilize angles recommended for optimal positioning. Braille Bits: Random Suggestions Parents Found Helpful. Throughout the Braille Babies training programs, parents were provided with suggestions for aiding them in some common issues. Below are the issues and suggestions. • Large braille paper storage: Use inexpensive scrapbook paper storage folders. Available in hard and flexible varieties. • Child tries to read braille visually: Try covering materials with a tray stand or braille on scrapbook paper that has a busy design! Copyright notice: Photos and content in this article are under copyright and may not be duplicated without written permission from Kimberly Avila. 39

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