Resources

This document defines each of the five Pre-ETS service areas and provides some examples of service activities in each.

Envision helps people who are blind or visually impaired find meaningful jobs and careers.

This video demonstrates how to write a professional email with support from a screen reader.

This document details a sample professional email with an explanation attached to each part of the email.

This resource, developed in partnership with Guide Dogs for the Blind, lists questions youth interested in working with a guide dog may have for guide dog schools.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Vocational Rehabilitation. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Transportation. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Time Management. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of The Expanded Core Curriculum. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of The Benefits of Working and Finding Work. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Support Groups. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Self-Advocacy and Self-Determination. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This document highlights adult professionals who are blind or have low vision who are working in a range of career fields. We want to help transition-aged youth understand what opportunities are out there and help them consider career fields they may not have considered before.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Involvement in Your IEP. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Making an Accessible Home/Living Space. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Microsoft Office Applications Basics. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Pre-Employment Transition Services. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Postsecondary Education Options. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Personal Safety. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Preparing for an Interview. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Safety in Emergencies. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

Preparing for a job interview is crucial for all candidates, but there are unique considerations for those who are blind or have low vision. This guide from APH CareerConnect provides practical advice to help blind and low-vision job seekers prepare for interviews.

CareerConnect® is an integral part of the APH ConnectCenter, a website that provides curated information and resources to people who are blind or low vision, their families, teachers, counselors, and employers.

This resource shares information on local community resources that can help blind/low vision youth build strong relationships and get involved in their communities.

This resource shares information about organizations or service providers that are not part of the school system but can offer formal supports and services to blind/low vision youth.

This EMPOWER VI video scenario focuses on student voices and features a short interview with Ana Reshma. The EMPOWER VI Video Series features short video scenarios to model discussions that will likely occur during transition or in adulthood.

This EMPOWER VI video scenario focuses on the topic of accommodations in a high school CTE class. The EMPOWER VI Video Series features short video scenarios to model discussions that will likely occur during transition or in adulthood.

This EMPOWER VI video scenario focuses on the topic of accommodations in employment. The EMPOWER VI Video Series features short video scenarios to model discussions that will likely occur during transition or in adulthood.

This EMPOWER VI video scenario focuses on the topic of an accommodation discussion with a Disability Services Office (DSO) in college. The EMPOWER VI Video Series features short video scenarios to model discussions that will likely occur during transition or in adulthood.

This EMPOWER VI video scenario focuses on the topic of an accommodation discussion in a virtual college course. The EMPOWER VI Video Series features short video scenarios to model discussions that will likely occur during transition or in adulthood.

This EMPOWER VI video scenario focuses on the topic of accommodations in a college algebra course. The EMPOWER VI Video Series features short video scenarios to model discussions that will likely occur during transition or in adulthood.

This EMPOWER VI video scenario focuses on the topic of disability disclosure and self-advocacy in an interview. The EMPOWER VI Video Series features short video scenarios to model discussions that will likely occur during transition or in adulthood.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Introduction to Transition. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Higher Education Accommodations. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Guide Dog Considerations. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Grocery Shopping. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Getting Involved in the Community. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Funding Options for College. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Employment Accommodations. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Disability Laws. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This document lists some resources for individuals who are blind or have low vision to consider when seeking financial support for housing costs.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Disability Disclosure. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Creating a Resume. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Basics of Computer Navigation. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Bioptic Driving. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Assistive Technology. Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This Transition Topic Series focuses on the topic of Orientation and mobility (O&M). Within this document you will find definitions, guiding questions, and resources about this topic.

This document defines each area of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) and provide examples of each area.

This resource lists the companies and contact information for transportation services in West Middle, and East Tennessee for youth and adults who are blind or have low vision.

This resource introduces the topic of guide dogs
including your rights as a guide dog user, the responsibilities of owning a guide dog, the application process, guide dog agency contact information, and resources.

This resource from Independent Futures that Work! assists students in accessing VR services.

This resource highlights key steps and recommendations for getting started with various assistive technologies (AT) to support individuals with disabilities.

This resource includes a list of questions to help you get started in your conversation with a Disability Services Office (DSO).

This quick and accessible guide will help users get started with VoiceOver, which is a free screen reader that can be used on iOS devices.

This screen-reader accessible resource provides information on recreation and leisure programs for blind or visually impaired individuals in Tennessee.

This screen-reader accessible one-page profile allows users to type in information about their interests, strengths, and support needs. Users can easily navigate through the document with arrow keys.

This screen-reader accessible table summarizes four primary laws pertaining to K-12 legal requirements for accommodations vs higher education legal requirements for accommodations. The table also describes how each law addresses service animals.

This quick and accessible guide will help users to get started with NVDA which is a free screen reader that can be used on Windows devices.