Instructional Resource Library
Thank you for visiting the TSBVI Instructional Resource Library. Currently, the only resources available are articles. We will continue to add content in all areas, so please check back frequently.
Developing my Classroom for Secondary-Aged Students Who Aren’t Actively Engaging with People or Objects
A TVI and classroom teacher describes how she serves her secondary-level students who are visually and multiply impaired using Lilli Nielson’s Active Learning approach along with other strategies.
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Article (PDF)The Ever-Important “Pause”
The author discusses the importance of “wait time” as a strategy to encourage communication and participation when interacting with individuals who are deafblind or have complex needs.
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Article (PDF)Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration for Visual Impairment
This article discusses the impact of visual impairment on sensory integration, and how sensory integration disorder manifests in students with blindness and visual impairments. Treatment approaches and educational interventions are also described. (Spanish version also available.)
Jacob’s Circle of Friends
One parent shares how her son's Circle of Friends has worked for them in creating a community that not only supports Jacob, who is deafblind in having a rich and fulfilling life but has had a reciprocal impact on those within his circle.
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Article (PDF)A Brief History of Tactile Writing Systems for Readers With Blindness and Visual Impairments
This article describes and illustrates a variety of tactile writing systems used with individuals with blindness. Tactile codes included are New York Point, Boston Line Type, American Modified Braille, Moon type, Fishburne and standard Braille. Alternative media including Tack-tiles and tactile symbols are also discussed. Since the original publication of this article, the United States has adopted the Unified English Braille code, replacing the English Braille American Edition code. (Spanish version also available.)
Formal Versus Informal Hearing Tests: What Is Functional Hearing?
Discussion of ways to test hearing and how to determine an individual’s functional hearing.
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Article (PDF)Transition from School to Adult Life in the Community: A Three-Part Planning Sheet
A helpful guide to transition planning for students with complex access needs.
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Article (PDF)Fine Motor Development
This article gives ideas to families on developing fine motor skills for young children who are blind or have low vision.