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DescriptionAll persons, regardless of their individual abilities, should be allowed to communicate their personal needs in an appropriate way, and expect a response. Communication is a basic skill allowing people to manage their lives and maintain their independence. Tactile symbols are tools for helping a learner acquire the skills of choice-making, organizing language, and increasing independence.InstructorLeanne Grillot, National Director of Outreach Services, American Printing House for the BlindPrimary Core or ECC AreaCompensatory, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction SkillsTarget AudienceTVIs and Teams of Learners with MVILesson Plan GoalParticipants will gain practical insight for the use of the Tactile Connections instructional materials for learners with visual and multiple impairments.Learning ObjectivesParticipants will evaluate when students are ready for tactile communication symbols.Participants will discover practical applications to use tactile symbols to teach literacy skills to complex need learners.Participants will compare the design and use of Tactile Connections with the Standardized Tactile Augmentive Communication System (STACS).Materials NeededNoneCollect ACVREP CreditCredit is only available for the live presentation. To collect ACRVEP credit, please listen for the opening and closing codes, then submit these to the APH Hives NEW webinar certificate portal within 30 days of the scheduled event. Following submission, a certificate is immediately available and stored. |
