@VIProgramSFSU

We prepare Teachers of Blind and Low Vision Students (#TVIs) for leadership as #accessibility facilitators. Justice in education for all! 💪🏼

 San Francisco, CA
viprogram.sfsu.edu
Joined September 2016
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Charity Pitcher-C@birthchazz9 Oct 2022
If you are a student, parent or teacher and not sure where to begin your 3D printed math exploration- there are free resources here and lesson plans here! ski.org/project/3-ps-3d-perc… (And even more in Make Geometry, and Make Calculus)

The 3 Ps of 3D: Perception, Pedagogy, and Practice for 3D Printing | Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research

3D printing is increasingly used in STEM education. How can it be made usable by students who are blind or visually impaired?

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Joan Horvath@JoanHorvath9 Oct 2022
.@whosawhatsis and @birthchazz checking out a print from our Make:Geometry book at #ERRF2022!
Rich and Charity checking out a dodecahedron 3D printed model.

ALT Rich and Charity checking out a dodecahedron 3D printed model.

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All month long, we are celebrating CVI Awareness to make sure all kids with CVI get life-changing access and every opportunity to find and define their own success. Visit CVINow.org to learn more about #CVI and what access looks like.
September is CVI Awareness Month!

ALT September is CVI Awareness Month!

CVI is the leading cause of childhood blindness.

ALT CVI is the leading cause of childhood blindness.

CVI is a brain-based visual impairment caused by damage to the visual pathways or visual processing areas of the brain.

ALT CVI is a brain-based visual impairment caused by damage to the visual pathways or visual processing areas of the brain.

Every person with CVI has a right to life-changing access, no matter how their CVI manifests, no matter their zip code.

ALT Every person with CVI has a right to life-changing access, no matter how their CVI manifests, no matter their zip code.

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The 74th Emmy Awards will be airing on @nbc with live audio description, provided by @DescribedVideo, on Monday, September 12 at 8pm EDT. The broadcast will be available with additional audio narration, describing the rich visuals of the Emmys.
A gold Emmy award sits amongst floating orbs of light. 2022 Emmy Awards Airing Live With Audio Description.

ALT A gold Emmy award sits amongst floating orbs of light. 2022 Emmy Awards Airing Live With Audio Description.

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Teach yourself braille! These free UEB braille lessons can be downloaded by parents, families, teachers and anyone interested in supporting braille literacy. pathstoliteracy.org/dots-fam…

Braille Lessons in UEB – Paths to Literacy

Paths to Literacy Braille Lessons in UEB. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

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We’re excited to announce the 2022 APH Scholars. Find out what an APH Scholar is, how they are selected, and who is being recognized in 2022! Plus, stay tuned for interviews with the Scholars in the upcoming months! aph.org/%e2%80%8bcongratulat…
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Joan Horvath@JoanHorvath20 Mar 2022
The next Pasadena #3dprinting meetup will be one of our periodic "bring a project or question" sessions. Join us to show something off or to figure out why your printer is DOING that! Wed 23rd, 7 PM Pacific. Sign up before 5 PM to get link.meetup.com/Pasadena-3D-print…
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eye.t@eyetvision15 Mar 2022
Ever wanted to see what's on your student's braille display as they use NVDA? Learn how to access the NVDA Braille Viewer so you no longer have to tower over your student's shoulder. youtube.com/watch?v=Tdu2OFhJ…

NVDA Braille Viewer - Tech Tip Tuesday

You no longer have to hover around your student to see what's on th...

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Check out this video about the inclusion project @sfsu by one of the students of the cinema department #accessibility #inclusion #inclusiveHigherEd #ThinkCollege @SFStateExtended @GCOESFSU
Mayumi@MyYouMe5616 Dec 2021
Check this SF State Inclusion Pilot Project video! youtube.com/watch?v=jz6Gm4Is… Our project is growing because of all the supports we have been recieving! Thank you!
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Looking for meaningful work? Passionate about disability inclusion? We're #hiring a range of roles, including: 🍎 Teachers & Teaching Assistants 💻 Marketing Data Analyst 🤝 Stewardship Officer & more! Learn more here: perkins.org/working-at-perki… #HiringNow #nowhiring
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Kyra Hoehn@TVI_Ky2 Nov 2021
Use Google's "Read Aloud" extension with VI students #accessibility #a11y @VIProgramSFSU youtu.be/oLIeQIZzhuE

Using Google's "Read Aloud" Extension with VI Students

A quick review and demo of the Google Read Aloud extension

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Joan Horvath@JoanHorvath9 Dec 2021
Are you buying a #3dprinter for the holidays for someone? We're doing an absolute-beginner 3D printer course for our friends @Make January 13th - maybe give someone a place in the class along with that printer! make.co/makercampus/beginnin…
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Nicola McDowell@nicmcdowellnz9 Dec 2021
Very excited about the opportunity to share my PhD research on the CVI practice framework in an online masterclass lecture series with @nextsenseau next year. Check out the details to here if you are interested in signing up for it. First lecture April 29. nextsense.org.au/professiona…
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PRCVI@PRCVI3 Dec 2021
Celebrate #WorldBrailleDay! Join @brllitcan @CCBNational @CNIB @CELAlibrary @NNELSca & @PRCVI on Jan 27, 2022, to refresh presentations introducing the #braille code to classrooms plus strategies to engage students in a broader dialogue around #a11y, #equity, & #inclusion. (1/2)
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SFSU VI Program retweeted
Lainey Feingold@LFLegal16 Nov 2021
On December 9 I will present my last Digital Accessibility Legal Update for 2021. Thank you @3playmedia for inviting me back for this free event. Register here: go.3playmedia.com/wbnr-1209-… #a11y #LawTwitter

2022 Digital Accessibility Legal Update with Lainey Feingold

This webinar will be presented by Lainey Feingold, an internationally recognized disability rights lawyer and public speaker and pioneer of Structured Negotiation.

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SFSU VI Program retweeted
Neal Mckenzie@neal_at2 Nov 2021
Such an engaging & fun design challenge. So proud to see @EarleBaum as an organizational partner. Great opportunity for Ss to work with end users to create a real world AT solutions! #A11y @VisionTechSvcs @hobywedler @ryan_kurada @ProjMakerspace @mrjonesteaches @aprilpc
PrintLab@weareprintlab1 Nov 2021
Make:able 2021 is here! The challenge comes with an open disability brief, new collaborations, an improved toolkit and an additional category for Universities and the general public. Check out the press release and register today! - bit.ly/3btzjyV #makeablechallenge
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Want to learn more about 3D printing for Geometry lessons? @VIProgramSFSU recorded a handy dandy tech-talk to get you started. Not too short, not too long- just RIGHT! ski.org/project/3-ps-3d-perc…

The 3 Ps of 3D: Perception, Pedagogy, and Practice for 3D Printing | Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research

3D printing is increasingly used in STEM education. How can it be made usable by students who are blind or visually impaired?

ski.org
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Understood@UnderstoodOrg19 Oct 2021
Replying to @UnderstoodOrg @educationweek
A4: This article shares even more helpful tips: u.org/3F1Nx7M (3/3)
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SFSU VI Program retweeted
Joan Horvath@JoanHorvath19 Oct 2021
Are you an educator who needs to get started with #3dprinting? Join @whosawhatsis and me for our absolute beginner class with @make this Thursday, 10/21, 5-7 PM Pacific. Still some spots left! make.co/makercampus/beginnin…
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SFSU VI Program retweeted
Susan Mazrui@SPMazrui19 Oct 2021
Act quick, to apply for a phenomenal summer internship, if you are a college student or recent graduate with a #disability. The deadline is tomorrow! #internship #LeadOn
AAPD
@AAPD19 Oct 2021
Have you submitted your application for the AAPD Summer Internship Program yet? What are you waiting for? Time is running out! Submit your application before 5pm EST on Oct. 20th. Find out more at: aapd.com/internship
A blue and white graphic with a bullhorn reads “Applying for the AAPD 2022 Summer Internship Program?” and in larger orange text “Applications Close Tomorrow” A dark blue starburst in the corner says “Due: October 20 5pm EST” The AAPD logo is at the top of the graphic.

ALT A blue and white graphic with a bullhorn reads “Applying for the AAPD 2022 Summer Internship Program?” and in larger orange text “Applications Close Tomorrow” A dark blue starburst in the corner says “Due: October 20 5pm EST” The AAPD logo is at the top of the graphic.

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Don't miss out on #3dprinting and #accessible geometry. This is the kind of content your home and classroom have been missing. Students can print their own learning materials. #a11y
SFSU VI Program@VIProgramSFSU28 Sep 2021
TechTalk #10: 3D Printing for Nonvisual Geometry Instruction - register now to join Mon., 10/4, 7pm PT! Free to all and will be recorded. bit.ly/techtalk-3dgeometry See what @JoanHorvath and @SKERI_RERC have been developing!
Triangle and cone 3D models are used to teach rotation around a vertical axis

ALT Triangle and cone 3D models are used to teach rotation around a vertical axis

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