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Rich Library: Audio & Braille

Overview

Books for vision differences support reading development for learners with visual needs. Creating a classroom library with audio and Braille books promotes reading success for learners with visual differences.

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Example: Use This Strategy in the Classroom

Learn how teachers can use Braille texts to build literacy skills like Decoding and Syntax.

  • Students with varying visual needs can read independently with the support of audio and Braille books. By providing a variety of these books for students to choose from, teachers can help support Motivation for reading, which in turn supports growth in Background Knowledge, Narrative Skills, and Verbal Reasoning.

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    Videos are chosen as examples of strategies in action. These choices are not endorsements of the products or evidence of use of research to develop the feature.

    See how products like NaturalReader use text-to-speech software to support learners with visual difficulties. With the ability to change the speaker voice and speed, learners can adjust the settings to their needs.

  • Creating a virtual library that includes reading material in multiple formats, such as audio, large print, or Braille, increases the availability of accessible electronic learning materials. Learners can select to read or listen to the texts in their preferred format, which strengthens their love for reading. They can also use portable magnifiers, screen reading software, screen/video magnifiers, and Braille computer technologies to support their reading.

    • Factors Supported by this Strategy

    Learner Background
    Social and Emotional Learning
    Cognition
    Long-term Memory
    Short-term Memory
    Visual Processing
    Working Memory
    Literacy

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