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https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Building-a-Foundation-for-the-Tactile-Journey.html?soid=1111688353412&aid=Gg9S7WnlV1g Join us for a full-day professional learning opportunity focused on braille literacy, tactile literacy and tactile graphicacy for students with visual impairments.Living in a visually rich environment, where written communication has become increasingly image-dependent, the ability to decode information presented as a graphic is an essential component of literacy. It is imperative that we foster intentional opportunities for students with visual impairments to develop the skills and concepts necessary to gather information tactually and become efficient tactile learners.In this session, we will explore the definitions and applications of braille literacy, tactile literacy and tactile graphicacy, define the skills and concepts of tactile learning, provide examples and link universally designed products to skills and concepts.Join us as we examine how the development of foundational tactile literacy skills guide students to true tactile graphics mastery is both an individual and community endeavor.This event is intended for professionals working with students who are blind and/or visually impaired and is presented in collaboration with the American Printing House for the Blind (APH). There is no fee to attend, and light breakfast fare and lunch will be provided. Learning objectivesParticipants will be able to:Define braille literacy, tactile literacy and tactile graphicacy for students with visual impairments.Use tactile learning principles and concepts to teach effective graphics reading and perceptual skills.After an overview of available resources and tools for tactile graphics learning, evaluate your students' tactile perceptual capability and identify new areas for development and progression |
