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- 06-07 WWE -FCAT Processes and Procedures: How is the FCAT Developed, Proofread and Transcribed?
2006-2007 October Weekends with the Experts -Suzanne Dalton's Power Point detailing the process and procedures involved with the FCAT administration. Ms. Dalton discusses the transcription for student answers from braille to print to be graded; how teachers of the visually impaired should work with thier district testing coordinators to ensure materials and accommodations are in place; and how the braille test is reviesed, produced, and proofread.
- 06-07 WWE -Get That Baby Moving!
PowerPoint presentation by Kay Ratzlaff detailing the importance of movement for infants and toddlers who are visually impaired. (2006)
- 06-07 WWE -Learning Media Assessment Workshop PowerPoint
Information about conducting a Learning Media Assessment for students who are blind or visually impaired. This assessment helps the IEP team to decide on the appropriate primary and secondary learning medias that best suit the needs of the child. Learning medias include print, large print, braille, audio or any combination. Presented 2006-2007.
- 06-07 WWE -On the Road to FCAT with Charts, Maps, and Graphs
This is a presentation that contains resources (suggestions, curriculums, and materials) for teaching your students with blindness and visual impairments to interpret information from maps, charts and graphs likely to be found in the FCAT. Presented October 2006.
- 06-07 WWE -Sensory Learning - Identifying Opportunities for Literacy
PowerPoint presentation from Dr. Amy McKenzie on Identifying Opportunities for Students with Visual Impairments and Additional Disabilities to Engage in Literacy Activities. Dr. McKenzie presented for the FIMC-VI Weekends with the Experts, January 19 and 20, 2007, at St. Pete College.
- 07-08 WWE - I Want to be Made - Implementing Career Education with the MTV Generation
The Florida Institute of Rehabilitation Education for People who are Visually Impaired or Blind (FIRE) has a "new twist" on preparing students for post-high school activities. Borrowing from the MTV "Made" concept, students explore possible career choices and receive job coaching to help them "Make" their decisions. PowerPoint includes sample activities, how the concept was developed and who to contact for more information. Presented at the 2007-2008 Weekends with the Experts for Visually Impaired.
- 07-08 WWE -Braille Reading -Teaching Effective Hand Movements
Dr. Diane Wormsley from North Carolina Central University presented on the research of the ABC Braille Study as to effective hand movements in braille reading. Workshop was February 22, 2008 at the Hillsborough Community College in Plant City as part of the 2008 Weekends with the Experts.
- 07-08 WWE -Braille Textbook Procurement and Production Process
A graphic representation of the process to obtain and produce braille textbooks. The current production process takes from 3 months to 2 years depending on the tactile graphics and technical aspects of the book. Page two shows the effect that the legislation of the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) will have on the process.
- 07-08 WWE -Camp Rose (Hillsborough County Summer Program) PowerPoint
This joint venture between the Dvision of Blind Services, Hillsborough County Public Schools, and Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind provides an educational summer camp for children ages 6-13. The "camp" is designed to address all the areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum - Assistive Technology, Career Education, Compensatory Skills, Recreation and Leisure, O&M, Social Skill, Self-Determination, Visual Efficiency Skills and Independent Living. Included in the PowerPoint is the timeline of development and planning, examples of activities, and who to contact for more information. Presented January 2008.
- Alphabits
This PowerPoint book provides an interactive, early literacy experience. Created as part of a workshop on Early Literacy Experiences, these books provide ideas for other teachers using PowerPoint to create books for their own students. If you would like to share your creations, please send them to kratzlaff@fimcvi.org.
- Assistive Technology Laws
These files were handouts given out at the Handwriting presentation by Matthew Press on July 19, 2006 at the ATEN Region 4 Summer Institute.
- Braille FCAT Released Tests - Click here to open
Braille FCAT Released Tests can only be ordered by Florida School District Coordinators of Assessment.
For information about these materials, please contact your local Coordinator of Assessment.
- Braille Literacy
Braille Literacy PowerPoint for Central Florida Braille Challenge, February 19, 2010, presented by Maureen Rich and Donna Ross.
- Braille Production Steps and Graphic
Explanation of the process to transcribe a print textbook to a braille version and procedures for ordering braille textbooks from FIMC-VI. Included is a graphic representation of the conversion process.
- Braille Textbook Procurement and Production Process (Word)
Graphic representation of the process to obtain and produce braille textbooks. The current production process takes from 3 months to 2 years depending on the tactile graphic and technical aspects of the book. Page two shows the streamlined process that is projected when the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) is implemented. (MS Word File)
- Creating Talking Books in PowerPoint
These instructions will allow you to create fun and educational talking books on the computer for your students. While there are different versions of MS PowerPoint they all have similar features and you should be able to adapt these instructions for your use. Start by creating a template which will save you a lot of time when you go to create your books
- Digital Rights Managers (DRMs) -NIMAS/Florida Training
Presented as the initial conference call and Acrobat Connect session, this powerpoint was used as a training tool with District DRMs on the use of the NIMAS/Florida Database Module on August 20, 2009, September 24, 2009, and March 23, 2010.
- DRM Registration Form
To register new Digital Rights Managers (DRM). Please download the file, complete form with required signatures, and mail original to Suzanne Dalton, 4210 W. Bay Villa Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611.
- Fire Station
This PowerPoint book provides an interactive, early literacy experience. Created as part of a workshop on Early Literacy Experiences, these books provide ideas for other teachers using PowerPoint to create books for their own students. If you would like to share your creations, please send them to kratzlaff@fimcvi.org.
- Future Vision 2006 Part 1
This 2006 PowerPoint presentation introduces teachers of the visually impaired to the assistive technology (software and hardware) used to enhance the student's educational experience.
- Future Vision 2006 Part 2
This 2006 PowerPoint presentation introduces teachers of the visually impaired to the assistive technology (software and hardware) used to enhance the student's educational experience.
- Future Vision and Transition 2006 Part 1
This 2006 PowerPoint presentation introduces teachers of the visually impaired to the assistive technology (software and hardware) used to enhance the student's educational experience. An extra section has been added to introduce the Federal Regulations related to the Transition of Assistive Technology.
- Future Vision and Transition 2006 Part 2
This 2006 PowerPoint presentation introduces teachers of the visually impaired to the assistive technology (software and hardware) used to enhance the student's educational experience. An extra section has been added to introduce the Federal Regulations related to the Transition of Assistive Technology.
- Handwriting Workshop
These files were handouts given out at the Handwriting presentation by Matthew Press on July 19, 2006 at the ATEN Region 4 Summer Institute.
- Handwritten Output
These files were handouts given out at the Handwriting presentation by Matthew Press on July 19, 2006 at the ATEN Region 4 Summer Institute.
- Happy Birthday To You! Part 2
This PowerPoint book provides an interactive, early literacy experience. Created as part of a workshop on Early Literacy Experiences, these books provide ideas for other teachers using PowerPoint to create books for their own students. If you would like to share your creations, please send them to kratzlaff@fimcvi.org.
- How Are You Feeling?
This PowerPoint book provides an interactive, early literacy experience. Created as part of a workshop on Early Literacy Experiences, these books provide ideas for other teachers using PowerPoint to create books for their own students. If you would like to share your creations, please send them to kratzlaff@fimcvi.org.
- I Like To Eat
This PowerPoint presentation introduces teachers of the visually impaired and blind to the software and hardware used to enhance the student's educational experience. An extra section has been added to introduce the Federal Regulations related to the Transition of Assistive Technology.
- I Like To Eat Template
This PowerPoint presentation introduces teachers of the visually impaired and blind to the software and hardware used to enhance the student's educational experience. An extra section has been added to introduce the Federal Regulations related to the Transition of Assistive Technology.
- Instructional Applications of Microsoft Word
These instructional applications can all be found under the New Document task pane on the right hand side of the screen. They are under "New from Template". Others can be found on the Microsoft website.
- ISAVE Workshop -Polk County, November 2, 2006
The ISAVE is an assessment to determine the conditions that impede and the conditions that promote visual efficiency in infants, toddlers, students with multiple disabilities and/or others who are difficult to test. Topics include: Development of the Visual System; Relationships of Movement, Posture and Vision Development; Cortical Visual Impairment; Components of a Functional Vision Assessment Including Visual Fields, Acuity, Alignment and Ocular Mobility, Oculomotor Skills; and a Demonstration Assessment. Presented Nov. 2, 2006
- ISBN Tips and Tricks
This document describes the intricacies of locating International Standard Book Numbers (ISBNs) on textbooks as well as provides important tips when searching for ISBNs on databases.
- January 2010 Scoring Rubric for Follow-up Project
To earn inservice points at Weekends with the Experts, each participant must complete a follow-up project. For the January Weekends with the Experts the follow-up project is to complete an Assistive Technology Assessment with a student and write the report. Points will be awarded depending upon the scope and depth of the assessment report submitted. This scoring rubric details the scoring break down.
- Music Book
This PowerPoint book provides an interactive, early literacy experience. Created as part of a workshop on Early Literacy Experiences, these books provide ideas for other teachers using PowerPoint to create books for their own students. If you would like to share your creations, please send them to kratzlaff@fimcvi.org.
- My Class Book
This PowerPoint book provides an interactive, early literacy experience. Created as part of a workshop on Early Literacy Experiences, these books provide ideas for other teachers using PowerPoint to create books for their own students. If you would like to share your creations, please send them to kratzlaff@fimcvi.org.
- My First Book
This PowerPoint book provides an interactive, early literacy experience. Created as part of a workshop on Early Literacy Experiences, these books provide ideas for other teachers using PowerPoint to create books for their own students. If you would like to share your creations, please send them to kratzlaff@fimcvi.org.
- My New Sister
This PowerPoint book provides an interactive, early literacy experience. Created as part of a workshop on Early Literacy Experiences, these books provide ideas for other teachers using PowerPoint to create books for their own students. If you would like to share your creations, please send them to kratzlaff@fimcvi.org.
- My Toys
This PowerPoint book provides an interactive, early literacy experience. Created as part of a workshop on Early Literacy Experiences, these books provide ideas for other teachers using PowerPoint to create books for their own students. If you would like to share your creations, please send them to kratzlaff@fimcvi.org.
- NIMAS Conference Call Presentation for Administrators
Presented as the initial conference call and Adobe Connect session, this powerpoint was used as an information sharing tool with Florida's Administrators of Exceptional Student Education programs addressing the NIMAS/Florida Implementation Plan, eligibility criteria for accessing NIMAS-derived files and selected definitions on June 24 and 29, 2009, as well as August 12, 2009.
- NIMAS Standard
National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard
- NIMAS/ Florida Brochure 2009
Overview of Florida's implementation of the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) for eligible students.
- NIMAS/Florida Implementation Plan - September 2009
Finalized by the Florida Department of Education in September 2009, this statewide implementation plan addresses specific definitions related to NIMAS; state, district and school-level responsibilities; national and state resources; sample NIMAS District (or School) Implementation Plan; and a NIMAS/Florida Flowchart.
- October 2009 Visual Field Electronic Newsletter
Visual Field Newsletter for Florida's Programs for Students with Visual Impairments.
Included in this newsletter are:
Math Kits
Update on Perkins Braille Writer
Training Opportunities for 2009-2010
APH Update
Update on Dawn Saunders
- On The Farm
This PowerPoint book provides an interactive, early literacy experience. Created as part of a workshop on Early Literacy Experiences, these books provide ideas for other teachers using PowerPoint to create books for their own students. If you would like to share your creations, please send them to kratzlaff@fimcvi.org.
- PG AT Implementation Plan -2006
This document was part of a presentation delivered at the July 19-20, 2006 Assistive Technology Educational Network (ATEN) Region 4 Training
- PG Consideration guide -2006
This document was part of a presentation delivered at the July 19-20, 2006 Assistive Technology Educational Network (ATEN) Region 4 Training
- PG Data Collection Form -2006
This document was part of a presentation delivered at the July 19-20, 2006 Assistive Technology Educational Network (ATEN) Region 4 Training
- PG Handbook Ideas -2006
This document was part of a presentation delivered at the July 19-20, 2006 Assistive Technology Educational Network (ATEN) Region 4 Training
- PG Handbook Internet -2006
This document was part of a presentation delivered at the July 19-20, 2006 Assistive Technology Educational Network (ATEN) Region 4 Training
- PG Websites -2006
This document was part of a presentation delivered at the July 19-20, 2006 Assistive Technology Educational Network (ATEN) Region 4 Training
- Power Point Book Template
This PowerPoint presentation introduces teachers of the visually impaired and blind to the software and hardware used to enhance the student's educational experience. An extra section has been added to introduce the Federal Regulations related to the Transition of Assistive Technology.
- PowerPoint Basics
This reference document is to be used to quickly get you up and running with PowerPoint.
- Sample NIMAS Qualifying Information
Description: Tailored to district needs, this optional form can be used to collect information for students with physical limitations or students with reading disabilities due to an organic dysfunction. Designed to be placed in the student file, this form clearly defines competent authority in both instances.
- Sample NIMAS Student Registration Form
Description: Tailored to district needs, this optional form can be used to collect student registration information from schools. All NIMAS-eligible student information must be added to the NIMAS/Florida database by the District Digital Rights Manager (DRM) prior to ordering texts in specialized formats.
- Sample Physicians Certification Form
Description: Tailored to district needs, this optional form can be used to collect information from medical doctors when certifying students with reading disabilities. This form also includes four questions and answers directed toward medical doctors.
- School Fun!
This PowerPoint book provides an interactive, early literacy experience. Created as part of a workshop on Early Literacy Experiences, these books provide ideas for other teachers using PowerPoint to create books for their own students. If you would like to share your creations, please send them to kratzlaff@fimcvi.org.
- Tactile Graphics Follow-up Project
Tactile Graphics Follow-up Assignment
Following the tactile graphics training, your assignment is to create a tactile graphic that is (or could be) needed by your student.
- Template Book 1
This PowerPoint presentation introduces teachers of the visually impaired and blind to the software and hardware used to enhance the student's educational experience. An extra section has been added to introduce the Federal Regulations related to the Transition of Assistive Technology.
- TGB Creating Talking Books2 2006
This document was part of a presentation delivered at the July 19-20, 2006 Assistive Technology Educational Network (ATEN) Region 4 Training
- TGB How to Use Picasa 2006
This document was part of a presentation delivered at the July 19-20, 2006 Assistive Technology Educational Network (ATEN) Region 4 Training
- TGB Keyboard Introduction 2006
This document was part of a presentation delivered at the July 19-20, 2006 Assistive Technology Educational Network (ATEN) Region 4 Training
- TGB Picasa Tour 2006
This document was part of a presentation delivered at the July 19-20, 2006 Assistive Technology Educational Network (ATEN) Region 4 Training
- TGB Power Point Basics 2006
This document was part of a presentation delivered at the July 19-20, 2006 Assistive Technology Educational Network (ATEN) Region 4 Training
- Visual Field Newsletter January 2010
Visual Field Newsletter for Florida's Programs for Students with Visual Impairments.
Included in this newsletter are:
Weekends with the Experts
VI Contacts Meeting
Braille Challenge
Annual Student Registration
FCAT Released Tests
Scholarship Information for your Seniors
Medical Leaves
- Visual Field Newsletter May 2010
Visual Field Newsletter for Florida's Programs for Students with Visual Impairments.
Included in this newsletter are:
Kay Update
Update on Dawn Saunders
Book Orders for 2010-2011
End of the school year reminders
DeWitt Curriculum Materials
FAER May 2010 Newsletter
Needs Assessment Survey
Training Opportunities for 2010-2011
APH News
Braillers
- Who Can Access NIMAS-Derived Files
This is a one-page graphic illustrating Who Can Access NIMAS-Derived Files? The chart identifies "competent authorities" and "certifying professionals" by each of the NIMAS-eligible disability areas.
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