MOST RECENT VIDEOS

• 51:25 Planning for What’s Next: TN VR Career Building Resources for Students with VI (with and without Additional Disabilities)

  Presented by Tiffany Kelley and Jessica Villanueva (TN Sensory Services) on 11/4/2021
  Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
  Session Description:
  Attend this session to learn about the programs, services, and supports for students with VI who are pursuing employment before or after high school graduation. Colleagues from VR Sensory Disabilities Services will present and guide a discussion on the vocational rehabilitation journey and career building for students with VI considering independent and/or supported employment.

  Uploaded Nov 04, 2021 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 2:9:04 Nemeth and UEB Math/Science: Considerations for the Adoption of UEB

  Presented by Dr. Frances Mary D'Andrea (University of Pittsburgh) on 10/22/2021
  Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
  Session Description:
  Tennessee is in the process of discussing the adoption of UEB Math/Science in place of Nemeth for students who read braille. In this session Dr. D’Andrea will discuss the similarities and differences between the codes and lead a Q&A to address your questions.
  Resources:
  - Presentation slides: https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/liaxyuyi0pu6oys44wvljsbv8a9zgo5e
  - BANA guidance for UEB math: https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/gz5ixwg8e7whnymezf8cle72k1brd7rk
  - UEB resources 2021: https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/4rmzwiebmmlk2gbm0l9vqs8u20c796wh

  Uploaded Oct 25, 2021 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 51:27 Lightbox Stories & Literacy Programming for Students with Complex Profiles Featured

  Presented by Dr. Adam Wilson on 2/17/2021
  Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
  Session Description:
  Looking for ways to integrate literacy and lightboxes? In this session we will take a deep dive into the creation of lightbox stories and digital books, adapted so they are accessible for students with more complex profiles that include VI. We will also look at opportunities for meaningful engagement for learners so they become part of the story!

  Uploaded Oct 14, 2021 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 1:00:26 A Guide to Using Built-in and Free Accessibility Features

  Presented by Allen Huang (TSB) on 12/16/2020
  Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
  Session Description:
  This presentation will introduce participants to the free, built-in vision specific accessibility features in Windows 10 and Apple iOS mobile operating systems. Accessibility features will be demonstrated. This session is designed with TVIs, students with VI and their families in mind.

  Uploaded Oct 14, 2021 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 51:40 Orientation & Mobility Instruction During Hybrid and Virtual Learning: A Panel Discussion

  Presented by Julia Hedrick, Jenny Luttrell, and Patrick Rich (TSB) on 1/14/2021
  Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
  Session Description:
  This session will be a panel discussion with three certified O&M specialists discussing strategies they’ve used for providing orientation and mobility instruction during hybrid and virtual learning throughout 2020.

  Uploaded Oct 14, 2021 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 1:48:17 Essential Vision Assessment: Tips for TVIs in a Virtual World

  Presented by Dr. Karen Blankenship (TSB) on 12/4/2020
  Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
  Session Description:
  This presentation will talk about the latest resources to conduct functional vision, learning media, and expanded core curriculum assessments on-site or in a virtual world.

  Uploaded Oct 14, 2021 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 55:49 Resources for Remote Teaching & Professional Development During the Pandemic

  Presented by Dr. Rachel Schles and Madeline Chastain (Vanderbilt University) on 11/16/2020
  Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
  Session Description:
  This session will present an overview of professional develop resources for TVIs during remote learning, lesson ideas for students with VI, and general resources for coping and teaching during the pandemic. Attendees can share digital learning and resources they have found useful during remote teaching.

  Uploaded Oct 14, 2021 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 44:05 Planning for What’s Next: Learn about TN VR Resources for College Bound Students with VI

  Presented by Tiffany Kelley and Jessica Villanueva (TN VR Sensory Disabilities Services) on 10/6/2021
  Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
  Session Description:
  Learn about the programs, services, and supports for students with VI who are pursuing post secondary education. Colleagues from VR Sensory Disabilities Services will present and guide a discussion on the vocational rehabilitation journey for students with VI from the high school years, through college, and post college employment.

  Uploaded Oct 11, 2021 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 56:27 Social Emotional Learning & Crisis Support for Visually Impaired Students

  Presented by Andrea Word, MSW (TSB) on 9/1/2021
  Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
  Session Description:
  This session is designed for TVIs to learn more about SEL (social emotional learning) for students with VI, learn signs of when a student is in a mental health crisis, and discuss appropriate resources in and out of school to support students.

  Uploaded Sep 07, 2021 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 1:5:34 RCVI Updates Fall 2021

  Presented by Allen Huang (TN RCVI) on 8/27/21
  Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
  Session Description:
  Meet Allen Huang, the new director of the Resource Center of the Visually Impaired. He will share updates on ordering procedures and policies, as well as his vision for the RCVI under his leadership.

  Uploaded Sep 01, 2021 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)