101. ENC Online: Special Science Teams Focus On Abilities Rather Than Disabilities Teachers know that educational equity does not mean. Galileo was blind during much of his life, and Einstein was thought to be dyslexic. http://www.enc.org/features/focus/archive/equity/document.shtm?input=FOC-001778-

102. CHILDREN’S SERVICES Teachers and consultants of the program provide...... delivery of educational services to children who are legally blind, deafblind, Program http://www.besb.state.ct.us/__DEPARTMENTS/_1Childrens Services/CSProgram Descrip

CHILDREN’S SERVICES The mission of Children’s Services is to provide leadership in the delivery of educational services to children who are legally blind, deaf-blind, and visually impaired by: Establishing partnerships among children, families, schools, and communities. Ensuring accessibility to educational curriculum through the provision of adapted materials, equipment, and books. Teaching compensatory skills such as Braille. Promoting individual choice, independence, and life-long learning. Creating an accurate perception of blindness through community outreach and education. Statement of Need and Program Objectives: To provide specialized training, adaptive materials, and services to children who are legally blind, deaf-blind, or visually impaired from birth through high school graduation or age 21 that results in successful integration into educational, social, recreational, and vocational settings. Program Description: Teachers and consultants of the program provide specialized instruction in Braille literacy, access to adapted technologies, and independent living and social skills training, with a goal of maximizing independence and inclusion in educational options. A full-scope lending library of adapted textbooks and equipment is available to ensure equal educational opportunity for students with significant visual loss. Program staff provide specialized training and consultation to teachers, parents, paraprofessionals, and local district staff that results in greater access to educational experiences for students. The Division provides reimbursement to those towns which offer services, such as certified teachers of the blind or partially sighted, to meet these program objectives.

103. Perkins School For The Blind: Publications Brochure And Listing Perkins Activity and Resource Guide A Handbook for Teachers and Parents of blind and Visually Impaired Students Educational Service Guidelines (1999) http://www.perkins.org/section.php?id=38

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