FAMILY WISDOM

• 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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EFFECTIVE PRACTICES

• 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.
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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.
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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.
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NEWS AND VIEWS

• TSBVI Summer Programs

  • Abstract:This article provides information about 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.
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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.
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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
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• Spanish Braille and English Language Learners

  • Abstract: Some common concerns and misconceptions when addressing braille issues of Spanish-speaking students.
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