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Accessible Resources for Math

Updated as of September 14, 2024. Overview Please find below information about the tactile drawing board and some math resources. There are also many science resources available in the Bridges Resource Library’s Resources For Secondary Science Classes Reading Room entry.   Scenarios and Strategies Scenario: Blind/low-vision students resisting the use of accessible tools and techniques […]

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Bridges Resource Library Crossing Bridges Together: Secondary Transition In the Field, A Reading Room For Educators

Changing Font Displays in Editable Documents

Updated as of September 7, 2024. Microsoft Word Documents Windows OS Open the Font menu: Control + D Choose different font Choose different font style Choose different font size Expand the font macOS Open the Font menu: Command + D Choose different font Choose different font style Choose different font size Expand the font See […]

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Bridges Resource Library Crossing Bridges Together: Secondary Transition In the Field, A Reading Room For Educators

Low-Tech and No-Tech Materials from APH for Building Skills in Braille, Nemeth Code, Physical Education, and Art

Updated as of September 7, 2024. Scenario: Student cannot use tools that require batteries or electricity (due to religious beliefs or other family circumstances). Low-Tech and No-Tech Materials from APH for Building Skills in Braille and Nemeth Code Braille Quick Pick Braille Contractions UEB Quick Pick Counting Word PlayHouse Nemeth Code Quick Pick Math: Addition […]

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Bridges Resource Library Crossing Bridges Together: Secondary Transition In the Field, A Reading Room For Educators

Maryland-Specific Laws Controlling Braille and Orientation and Mobility Assessments and Instruction

Updated as of September 7, 2024. Scenario: Prior to assessments being performed, district and/or family members believe that the blind/low vision student does not need braille or orientation and mobility instruction. Braille instruction Both federal and Mayland law require that children who have IEPs for “visual impairment, including blindness” MUST be taught braille unless the […]

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Bridges Resource Library Crossing Bridges Together: Secondary Transition In the Field, A Reading Room For Educators

Sample Goals for Secondary Transition Self-Advocacy

Updated as of September 7, 2024. Measurable Annual IEP Compliance Self-Advocacy Goal When given the opportunity to self-advocate with his classroom teachers regarding specific accommodations and/or modifications relevant to materials (documents, videos, posters, etc.) provided to non-disabled peers, STUDENT will communicate with the classroom teacher instances where his IEP-required accessibility-related accommodations and/or modifications were not […]