Resources
For Schools and Educators
South Pacific Educators of Vision Impaired (SPEVI) Journal informing researchers, administrators and educators working in government and nongovernment education organisations, as well as specialist and generic teachers, orientation and mobility (O&M) instructors, allied professionals, parents and others in our communities about research, issues, policies and their implications for practice in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Region.
National Centre on Deaf-Blindness Info Center – A wide variety of resources—factsheets, websites, articles, videos—for families, service providers, and anyone else involved in the life of a child with deaf-blindness.
Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training – Inclusive Teaching – Blind and Vision Impaired: Provides information and resources on strategies for teachers of students who are blind or vision impaired
Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training – Inclusive Teaching – Hearing Impairment and Deafness: Provides information and resources on strategies for teachers of students who are deaf or hard of hearing
Colorado Department of Education (USA) -Tips for Teachers with Students with Usher Syndrome Fact sheet for teachers with students with Usher syndrome. Includes classroom accommodations/adaptations, materials, techniques, and self-advocacy.
UsherKids Australia: This video discusses some considerations educators may find helpful when they have a student with Usher syndrome starting school.