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Assistive Technology for Blindness and Low Vision
Covers the physiological bases of vision loss and the fundamentals of orientation, mobility, and information access for blind and low vision individuals. They discuss technology for multiple applications (mobility, wayfinding, information access, education, work, entertainment), including both established technology and cutting-edge research. The book also examines computer and digital media access and the scientific basis for the theory and practice of sensory substitution.
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Blind Vision : The Neuroscience of Visual Impairment
Drawing on behavioral and neurophysiological data, Cattaneo and Vecchi analyze research on mental imagery, spatial cognition, and compensatory mechanisms at the sensorial, cognitive, and cortical levels in individuals with complete or profound visual impairment. They find that our brain does not need our eyes to "see."
Proquest E-Book
Encyclopedia of Blindness and Vision Impairment
Incorporates a history of blindness and vision impairment with an A-to-Z presentation of health issues, types of surgery, medications, medical terminology, social issues, myths and misconceptions, economic issues, and current research trends. EBSCO e-Book
Handbook of Children with Special Health Care Needs
This book assembles research, application and policy perspectives on children’s problems requiring special services. Covers communication disorders and substance abuse, and explores such emerging ideas as the “medical home” concept of continuity of care
Springer e-Book
Learning Disabilities Sourcebook
Provides basic consumer health information about the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of various learning disabilities and other conditions that impact learning, along with facts about early intervention and the special education process, advice for coping at home and school, and handling the transition to adulthood. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources
Proquest e-Book
Mobile Learning: A Handbook for Developers, Educators & Learners
This handbook presents a comprehensive look at mobile learning by synthesizing relevant theories and drawing practical conclusions for developers, educators, and students.
Wiley e-Book
UDL Now! : A Teacher's Guide to Applying Universal Design for Learning in Today's Classrooms
Novak shows how to use the UDL Guidelines to plan lessons, choose materials, assess learning, and improve instructional practice. Novak discusses key concepts such as scaffolding, vocabulary-building, and using student feedback to inform instruction. She also provides tips on recruiting students as partners in the teaching process, engaging their interest in how they learn.
Proquest e-Book

Computer Access for People With Disabilities: A Human Factor Approach
Provides the information clinicians need to know in order to provide effective alternative computer access solutions to individuals with disabilities.
HV1569.5 .S576 2013
Fenwick Stacks
Everyday Activities to Promote Visual Efficiency: A Handbook for Working with Young Children with Visual Impairments
Offers guiding principles for early intervention with very young children who are visually impaired and who may also have additional disabilities. This important new resource provides simple activities that can be incorporated easily by families and service providers into the everyday routines of a baby or child to facilitate early visual development and use of functional vision.
HV1642 .T75 2009
Gateway Library stacks
Foundations of Orientation & Mobility
The new third edition includes both the latest research in O&M and expanded information on practice and teaching strategies. Volume 1, History and Theory, includes the bases of O&M knowledge, including perception, orientation, low vision, audition, kinesiology, psychosocial issues, and learning theories, as well as chapters on technology, dog guides, orientation aids, and environmental accessibility
HV1626.F68 2020
Gateway stacks
Now I See You
At 19, Nicole Kear was diagnosed with an degenerative eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa. This disease would slowly cause her to become legally blind. She writes about her life after the diagnoses and finally coming to terms with her eventual blindness.
RE661.R45 K43 2015
Fenwick stacks
Successful Inclusion Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers
ovide an overview of how special education law affects inclusive classrooms. The book provides multiple vignettes describing special needs most often found in inclusive classrooms, including autism, ADHD, visual and hearing impairments, and developmental delays, as well as suggested tools and strategies for working with these students. A special section on adapting classroom materials provides teachers with guidance for modifying and differentiating their curriculum to encourage learning in children with special needs.
LC1201 .S545 2010
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Universal Design for Learning in Action: 100 Ways to Teach All Learners
Walks you step by step through 100 UDL strategies that strengthen student engagement, learning, and assessment. Based on the latest research (but still practical and fun!), these highly effective ideas will help you address diverse learning needs and increase all students access to the general curriculum
LC1201 .R37 2014
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