1. Presentation by: Dr. Donna Brostek Lee Clinical Assistant Professor University of Kentucky

2.  Compensatory or functional academic skills  Orientation & Mobility  Social interactions skills  Independent living skills  Recreation and leisure skills  Sensory efficiency skills  Career education  Self-determination  Use of assistive technology

3.  What technology do we need to teach our students who are blind or visually impaired to be successful in the college classroom?

4.  Technology for accessing print  Technology for accessing electronic information  Technology for producing written communication  Technology for producing materials in alternative formats From Presley, I., & D’Andrea, F. M. (2009). Assistive Technology for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired. New York, NY: AFB Press.

5.  Visual ◦ Large Print ◦ Magnifiers/Telescopes ◦ Scanning and OCR systems  Tactile ◦ Braille ◦ Tactile graphics  Auditory ◦ Readers ◦ Digital recordings ◦ Scanning systems ◦ E-book readers

6.  Visual ◦ Computers  Screen enlarging hardware  Screen enlarging software (built-in or proprietary)  Tactile ◦ Refreshable braille displays used with a computer or tablet ◦ Notetakers  Auditory ◦ Screen readers (built-in or proprietary)

7.  Visual ◦ Raised or bold-lined paper ◦ Bold markers (20/20 pens) ◦ Electronic tools  Computers with word processors  Tablets  Tactile ◦ Braille writer ◦ Slate and stylus ◦ Computer/Notetaker with braille embosser  Auditory ◦ Text to speech software/programs

8. Visual ◦ Scanner with OCR ◦ Word processors ◦ Printers  Tactile ◦ Scanner with OCR ◦ Braille translation software with embosser ◦ Tactile graphics equipment  Auditory ◦ Digital recording devices itory

9.  Digital Organization ◦ Organizing files ◦ Understanding file types ◦ Cloud-based storage  Use of assistive technology ◦ Screen Magnifiers ◦ Screen Readers ◦ Notetakers/Refreshable braille displays  Navigating the Internet  Microsoft Office  The role of the Disability Resources Center

11.  Blackboard*  Desire2Learn (D2L)*  Moodle  Sakai  Canvas *Awarded National Federation of the Blind Nonvisual Accessibility Gold Level Web Certification

12.  Modules/Course Content  Discussion Board  Instant Messaging  Assignments  Online Testing  Grade Book  Calendar

13.  Adobe Connect  WebEx  GoToMeeting  Webcams  Microphones

14.  Facebook  Twitter  Blogs

15. 7 Things You Should Know About Clickers: http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7002.pdf

16.  What? – Multiple Means of Representation  How? – Multiple Means of Action and Expression  Why? - Multiple Means of Engagement  With the push towards UDL, we are seeing more equal access to online learning environments and testing  www.cast.org

17. Dr. Donna Brostek Lee Clinical Assistant Professor Program Faculty Chair University of Kentucky Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Rehabilitation Counseling 229 Taylor Education Building Lexington, KY 40506-0001 Phone: (859) 257-1520 E-mail: donna.b.lee@uky.edudonna.b.lee@uky.edu Website: www.donnablee.comwww.donnablee.com An Equal Opportunity University