Trainings: Accessible Media Production

3D Printing

This 3D printing Google Drive folder contains several 3D printing tutorials. Some of the topics covered include:

• Easy 3D designs from hand drawn images

• Basic 3D modeling in Tinkercad

• Generating 3D braille labels in OpenSCAD

• Adding braille labels to 3D models

You can also watch these short 3D modeling tutorials to help you get started.

AEM and Transition to Higher Ed

The transition from high school to higher education can be daunting, especially for blind and low vision students! In this session, professionals from K12 and higher education discuss what blind and low vision students need to know to make the transition process as smooth as possible, with a focus on Accessible Educational Materials (AEM). 
Empowering Transitions: Accessible Educational Materials Paving the Way for Blind Students

Braille Essentials: Worksheets and Braille Formats

Worksheets and Braille Formats Presentation File

This presentation focuses on the essential braille formats commonly used for worksheet materials. The presentation file includes references to specific formatting rules from various braille standards published by the Braille Authority of North America (BANA).

Braille Formats

A Basic Guide to Braille Formats, ft. Duxbury and SWIFT

One of my favorite topics. This presentation provides an overview of braille formatting basics, and how you can use Duxbury and SWIFT (in Word) to prepare well-formatted braille documents with ease. Email mcantino@nwresd.k12.or.us to access webinar recordings. 

Braille Production Tips

Quick Braille Production Tips - Google Doc and webinar recording

Producing braille materials on the fly is a real challenge, but there are some strategies that can help you quickly turn around materials and spend less time on your Perkins brailler. We’ll look at various methods for accessing braille materials electronically, and we’ll explore tools to help you quickly create embossable braille and tactile graphics for your students. 

Creating Accessible Presentations

Creating Accessible Presentations - AT-TIES Together 2024

This conference presentation explores why we should make all of our presentation materials accessible, even if we haven't already received an accommodation request. We explore popular models of disability and the ins and outs of offering accessible presentations. 

Creating Animated Books in PowerPoint

Creating Animated Books in PowerPoint - OR CVI Extravaganza 2022

A quick overview of how to create animated books in PowerPoint. Make visually engaging books to attract and sustain visual attention.

Creating the PSU Tactile Map

Creating the PSU Tactile Map from One SVG File

This was a really fun project. This map was created using laser cutters, 3D printers, vinyl cutters (similar to Cricut), embossers, and other technologies. This presentation discusses some of the process and how this approach can be used to produce materials in a variety of formats.

Cricut

Learn about all things Cricut on our BVI Cricut page!

Curriculum Adoptions and Braille Production

ODE hosted a webinar focused on Accessibility & Instructional Materials in Oregon K 12 Schools for school district curriculum managers. This webinar provides vital information to help curriculum managers better understand the need and impact of accessible education materials. Information specific to braille production starts at the 27 minute mark.

Document Accessibility - Microsoft and Google

Learn the ins and outs of document accessibility in the Microsoft and Google Suites. This presentation covers Microsoft Word and Google Docs, PowerPoint and Google Slides, and Excel and Google Sheets. Watch the AT-TIES Together Conference recording.

Is it Accessible?

Learn about the basic components of digital accessibility and how to quickly test for accessibility in a document, app, or web page. This presentation covers the POUR principles, simple tricks for quick accessibility testing, and the use (and limitations) of automated accessibility checkers. 

MathKicker.ai

MathKicker.ai Presentation materials

Creating accessible math documents can be difficult! Specialized editors are expensive and tedious to use, and once you have your document prepped, how will your student demonstrate their work to their teacher? Fortunately, MathKicker.ai has come up with an excellent, free solution. In this session, we'll learn how to prepare documents in seconds using MathKicker.ai, and we'll explore how students can use the MathKicker Editor to solve problems and effortlessly demonstrate each step of their work to a sighted instructor.

Sonification for Math and Science

A collaboration between BVIS Tech and BVIS Math! This engaging session explores the innovative world of sonification, a groundbreaking technique that converts complex mathematical and science concepts into immersive auditory experiences. Make STEM accessible and enjoyable for visually impaired students, their peers, and teachers too!  

Tactile Graphics

Illustrator and Tactile Graphics Drive folder

Adobe Illustrator is an incredibly powerful graphic design program, and it can be used to create excellent tactile graphics. The folder linked above provides Adobe Illustrator tactile graphics templates and lots of other great resources. Email mcantino@nwresd.k12.or.us to access webinar recordings.