Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 Braille and Tactile Graphics
Provider
 Perkins School for the Blind
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Location
 Available Online
Date(s)
 Available On Demand - self-paced
CE Hours
 2
Contact Information
 perkins.elearning@perkins.org
Registration Information
 http://www.perkinselearning.org/earn-credits/self-paced/braille-and-tactile-graphics
Fees
 $55.00
Description of CE Program/Activity
 There are two webcasts included in this training module that demonstrate teaching strategies and adaptive devices used to provide students with visual impairments access to printed content.Participants will:Get an overview of modalities for accessing printed material, including braille, tactile and recorded books.Understand the importance of reading as a cultural and educational tool.Learn the skills needed to prepare for learning braille.Identify ways to adapt printed material for tactile learning, and teach tactile information processing strategies.