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Below, you can find resources that may be helpful to you, your child, or your student. You can search for a resource using the search bar, or filter the resources by topic or audience. Topic filters are organized by the nine areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC). To learn more about the areas of the ECC, review this ECC Definitions Resource.

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Getting Started with NVDA

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.

Assistive technology
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Disability Law Summary K-12 vs. Higher Education

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.

Self-determination
Career education
Independent living skills
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One Page Profile Template

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.

Career education
Self-determination
Social interaction skills
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Recreation and Leisure Programs for Blind or Visually Impaired Individuals in TN

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

Recreation & leisure
Orientation & mobility
Independent living skills
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Getting Started with VoiceOver

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.

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Disability Services Office (DSO) Questions

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

Self-determination
Compensatory access
Career education
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Getting Started with Assistive Technology (AT)

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

Assistive technology
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Questions for Your First Visit with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR; Student Version)

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

Career education
icon Questions for Your First Visit with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR; Student Version)
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Introduction to Guide Dogs

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.

Independent living skills
Orientation & mobility
Self-determination
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Transportation Services for Persons with Disabilities in TN

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.

Independent living skills
Orientation & mobility
Self-determination
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The Expanded Core Curriculum Definitions

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

Independent living skills
Self-determination
icon The Expanded Core Curriculum Definitions
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Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Transition Topic Series

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.

Independent living skills
Self-determination
Orientation & mobility
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Access Technology Transition Topic Series

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

Assistive technology
Sensory efficiency
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Bioptic Driving Transition Topic Series

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.

Independent living skills
Orientation & mobility
Sensory efficiency
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Basics of Computer Navigation Transition Topic Series

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.

Independent living skills
Career education
Assistive technology
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Creating a Resume Transition Topic Series

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.

Career education
Self-determination
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Disability Disclosure Transition Topic Series

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.

Career education
Self-determination
Social interaction skills
icon Disability Disclosure Transition Topic Series
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Financial Support for Housing

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

Independent living skills
Self-determination
icon Financial Support for Housing
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Disability Laws Transition Topic Series

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.

Career education
Self-determination
Independent living skills
icon Disability Laws Transition Topic Series
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Employment Accommodations (and other Employment Preparation Resources) Transition Topic Series

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.

Career education
Self-determination
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Funding Options for College Transition Topic Series

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.

Career education
Self-determination
Independent living skills
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Getting Involved in the Community Transition Topic Series

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.

Self-determination
Independent living skills
Recreation & leisure
icon Community Involvement Transition Topic Series
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Grocery Shopping Transition Topic Series Copy

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.

Self-determination
Independent living skills
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Guide Dog Considerations Transition Topic Series

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.

Independent living skills
Orientation & mobility
Self-determination
icon Guide Dog Considerations Transition Topic Series
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Higher Education Accommodations Transition Topic Series

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.

Self-determination
Career education
icon Higher Education Accommodations Transition Topic Series
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Introduction to Transition: Transition Topic Series

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.

Independent living skills
Self-determination
Career education
icon Introduction to Transition Transition Topic Series
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Disability Disclosure and Self-Advocacy in an Interview (Video Series)

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.

Self-determination
Career education
Assistive technology
icon Disability Disclosure and Self-Advocacy in an Interview
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Accommodation Discussion for College Algebra Course (Video Series)

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.

Self-determination
Career education
Assistive technology
icon Accommodations in College Algebra Course
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Accommodation Discussion in Virtual College Course (Video Series)

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.

Self-determination
Career education
Assistive technology
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Accommodation Discussion in College (Video Series)

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.

Self-determination
Compensatory access
Career education
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Employment Accommodation Discussion (Video Series)

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.

Self-determination
Career education
Assistive technology
icon employment accommodations video
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Accommodations in a High School CTE Class (Video Series)

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.

Self-determination
Compensatory access
Career education
icon Accommodations in College
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Student Voices: Interview with Ana Reshma (Video Series)

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.

Self-determination
Career education
Assistive technology
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Outside Agencies to Strengthen Student Transition

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.

Career education
Independent living skills
Compensatory access
icon Outside Agencies to Strengthen Student Transition
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Informal Supports to Strengthen Student Transition

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

Independent living skills
Social interaction skills
Recreation & leisure
icon Informal Supports to Strengthen Student Transition
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Showcasing Skills During an Interview when Visually Impaired (APH CareerConnect)

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.

Career education
Social interaction skills
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