A Step Forward

216. 4 Essential Skills Every Blind and Visually Impaired Student Needs


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Discover the 4 essential skills for blind and visually impaired students that go beyond academics. In this video, we break down the four most critical skills that will be the domino effect for your student's success, transforming them from dependent learners into confident, independent adults.⌚ Video Chapters:00:00 - Introduction03:28 - The "Incidental Learning" Gap06:09 - Skill 1: Literacy through Object Calendars & Routines09:13 - Skill 2: Creating Pathways for Self-Advocacy10:37 - Skill 3: Mastering Social Skills13:00 - Skill 4: The Most Important Skill - Fostering True Independence15:00 - Actionable Tip: How to Stop Over-Prompting15:49 - Your Next Steps & FREE Resources💡 In This Episode:Incidental Learning:Uncover why 90% of learning is missed by students with visual impairments4 Essentials Skills for Blind and Visually Impaired Students:Identify the crucial skills that your students with visual impairments actually NEED in order to thrive!Your action planExplore the different ways you can do in order to teach these 4 Essentials Skills to your learners with visual impairments.RESOURCES MENTIONED:➡️ Get the FREE PDF | 5 Things Every VI Educator Needs:https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/5keys➡️ Join the Society of Exceptional Educators Community:https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/➡️ VI Foundations: https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/vi-foundationsWhether you’re a teacher, parent, educator, or advocate for special education and inclusive education, this video will help you stay informed about current events.Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the BELL ICON 🔔 so you never miss out on our latest content and updates on education!📢 Join the Conversation!Have questions or tips of your own? Drop a comment below and let’s chat about it. ⬇️Thanks for watching, and see you in the next video! 👋📅 ACADEMIC CALENDAR:Join the waitlist! "International Orientation & Mobility Online Symposium" | Conference for O&M Specialistshttps://www.orientationandmobilitysymposium.com💌 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:https://www.facebook.com/exceptionaleducators.ushttps://www.instagram.com/exceptionaleducators.ushttps://linkedin.com/company/exceptionaleducators-us

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A Step ForwardBy Kassandra Maloney

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