David Wiley, Deafblind Consultant with Outreach Programs, shares basic information about static and dynamic forms of communication and how tactile symbols can enhance receptive and expressive communication for individuals who are blind, deafblind or have additional disabilities. Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - Communication Forms - What areTactile Symbols? - Enhancing Communication - Making Tactile Symbols Click the Resources button for a transcript (txt) and/or audio recording (mp3).

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7/16/2015

Carol Bittinger, Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) discusses the use of Tactile Symbols in calendar, augmented communication, environmental awareness, Reading & Writing, Math, Science and games. Tactile Symbols give students structure and predictability by helping them to organize and document their thoughts and experiences.

Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments:
- Introduction
- Calendar
- Communication
- Environmental Awareness
- Reading & Writing part 1
- Reading & Writing part 2
- Mathematics
- Science
- Games
- Concluding comments on importance of Tactile Symbols

Click the Resources button for a transcript (txt) and/or audio recording (mp3).

Also see: www.tsbvi.edu/tactile-symbols

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