FAMILY WISDOM
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The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired: 100 Years on 45th Street
- Abstract: In this article Superintendent Daugherty shares a number of changes that have occurred at TSBvI in the past 100 years.
- Audio: 100 Years on 45th Street
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2017 TSBVI Commencement Speech: Living Life Expansively as a Blind Person in America
- Abstract: The author highlights how it is the best of times and the worst of times to be a blind person living in America. He shares guiding principles for living a life that is not constricted by other people’s expectations and how to be a change agent.
- Audio: Commencement Speech: Living Life Expansively as a Blind Person In America
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Supports in Adult Life: One Family’s Solution
- Abstract: This article discusses two types of supports that can be utilized in adult life: Customized Employment and Supported Decision Making. Supported Decision Making relates to independent living, whereas Customized Employment is an employment process.
- Audio: One Family's Solution
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Fast Friends
- Abstract: The author shares her son’s experience in making a friend while attending the 13th Annual International Charge Syndrome Conference, held in Orlando July 2017.
- Audio: Fast Friends
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DeafBlind Camp of Texas Has a Successful Second Year
- Abstract: The author shares about the 2017 DeafBlind Camp of Texas (DBCTX), a barrier free camp for DeafBlind adults, as well as plans for DBCTX Jr to be held in 2018.
- Audio: DeafBlind Camp of Texas Has a Successful Second Year
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What is ProTactile and What Are It's Benefits?
- Abstract: ProTactile is a socio-cultural philosophy with its own sets of philosophy, attitude, culture, and language. This emerging concept has become a way of life for the DeafBlind community. ProTactile plays an significant role in DeafBlind world. Members explore the world through touch, and most importantly communicate through touch. ProTactile is a language that the DeafBlind community embraces and benefits from as a way of life.
- Audio: What is ProTactile and What Are It's Benefits?
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The Way Home
- Abstract: A father describes his journey with his son, as he participated in treatment with Anat Baniel, who will be presenting at the Texas Focus Conference in March 2018.
- Audio: The Way Home
EFFECTIVE PRACTICES
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What Is Yoga and How Can It Benefit My Child with a Visual Impairment?
- Abstract: Yoga is a safe and effective exercise for children with visual impairment because of the gentle nature of this exercise and its tactile barrier of safety which is the yoga mat.
- Audio: What Is Yoga and How Can It Benefit My Child with a Visual Impairment?
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The Greater Impact of CVI in Phase III: Why do Students with CVI Continue to Need Services from the TVI?
- Abstract: The authors discuss cortical visual impairment, phase III and educational approaches for remediation.
- Audio: The Greater Impact of CVI in Phase III
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The Nine Essentials of the Anat Baniel Method
- Abstract: The author describes an approach to learning and brain development involving changes In thinking.
- Audio: The Nine Essentials of the Anat Baniel Method
NEWS AND VIEWS
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TSBVI Summer Programs
- Abstract:This article provides information about TSBVI Summer Programs
- Audio: TSBVI Summer Programs
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Child Medical Grants Available From United Health Care Children’s Foundation
- Abstract:This article provides information on grants available to assist children in obtaining health related services not covered or not fully covered by their family’s health insurance plan.
- Audio: Child Medical Grants Available From United Health Care Children's Foundation
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Vocational Rehabilitation Update
- Abstract:The author describes a few recent changes in the Vocational Rehabilitation program and the new summer work experience program for students with disabilities.
- Audio: Vocational Rehabilitation Update
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Transformation and the Blind Children’s Program
- Abstract:This article gives a summary of services offered by the Blind Children's Program
- Audio: Transformation and the Blind Children's Program
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Spanish Braille and English Language Learners
- Abstract: Some common concerns and misconceptions when addressing braille issues of Spanish-speaking students.
- Audio: Spanish Braille and English Language Learners