Division on Visual Impairments

; Lorem Ipsum Dolor Spring 2016 6 f. Evaluate social interaction skills and design behavior management strategies appropriate for learners with visual impairments to maximize positive social engagement and interaction across all environments g. Teach students with visual impairment human guide as well as protective and alignment techniques for independent travel to promote safety across environments h. Teach students with visual impairment to develop orientation skills using environmental features, identify and advocate for optimal environmental accommodations and modifications, and to request and refuse assistance as needed i. Teach students with visual impairment nonvisual and alternate strategies for promoting digital citizenship and secure online practices Standard 3 Curricular Content Knowledge KNOWLEDGE a. Relationship of assessment/evaluation, intervention planning and implementation, development of individualized education programs or individualized family service plans, progress monitoring, and placement across ages, settings, and ability levels, specific to unique needs of visual impairment b. Specialized curricula and resources to optimize sensory use, development, and learning; provide access to the general curriculum; implement instruction in the expanded core curriculum c. Low to high tech instructional and assistive technology, specific to visual impairment, including mainstream devices and software with built-in accessibility features, specialized devices and software, and other information/communication technologies for accessing print and digital information in the general and expanded core curriculum d. Advantages and disadvantages of a wide range of instructional and assistive technologies for providing access to, and creation of, printed text and images, digital text, graphical information, data and data visualizations, digital multimedia such as images and video, and production of alternate media for nonvisual or low vision access e. Importance of role models with visual impairment for a full range of 71

• Cover
• Message from the Guest Editor
• Table of Contents
• President's Message
• Making Astronomy Accessible for Students with Visual Impairments Through NASA's Airborne Astronomy Ambassador Program
• Determining the Effectiveness of an Adaptive Science Curriculum for Students who are Visually Impaired
• Introducing the New Assistive Technology Credential and Project VITALL University Training Program
• iOS in the Classroom: A Guide for Teaching Students with Visual Impairments- Book Review
• Creating Access to Computer Science: Enhancing Engagement and Learning for Students with Visual Impairments
• Integrating Math and Science into Camp Activities at The Ohio State School for the Blind
• Using Adapted Materials in Mathematics for Students with Visual Impairments and Additional Disabilities
• Input from the Field on Initial Licensure Standards for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments
• Draft Specialty Set Standards for Initial Licensure: DVIDB September 19, 2016
• Messages from the Field: Anne Corn
• CEC Membership Application