Education Counts Michiana - December 20th, 2023

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Episode #808 - December 20th, 2023

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Original Airdate: December 20, 2023

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Willow Townsend, Ash-lee Townsend, Julene Fitch, Tony England More Information
Education for the Visually Impaired

City: Elkhart, IN

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Improving accessibility of education for all students is an important goal for schools. For learners with visual impairments, students, teachers, and families work together to create learning environments that foster curiosity and development. Advances in adaptive technologies also play a role in making education more accessible for these students.
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Guests:
1. Willow TownsendStudentRoosevelt STEAM Academy
2. Ash-lee TownsendParaprofessionalElkhart Community Schools
3. Julene FitchTeacher for Visually Impaired/Orientation and Mobility SpecialistElkhart Community Schools
4. Tony EnglandAssistant Superintendent of Exceptional LearnersElkhart Community Schools
Additional Resources:
- National Federation of the Blind Education Programs
- Resources for Parents of Blind and Low-Vision Children

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