A technology evaluation will provide recommendations as to the most efficient method to access the computer screen, whether synthetic speech, regular print, large print or Braille, and adaptations which might make the screen more usable. Many devices are available for trial in the Technology Center. This program allows four to six students to spend a week at NDSB in order to enhance academic and social skills. Incorporated into the daily schedule is time devoted to personal development and homework. Students are not mandated to attend this optional program unless the IEP team has made such a provision, but parents and local educators are strongly encouraged to give students this opportunity.
Program is a one-week program.
The Program is designed to help students who are visually impaired or blind develop vision specific skills through experiential learning. Students functioning near grade level who receive support provided by a special needs service such as learning disabilities or educable mentally handicapped program and in junior or senior high are eligible for this program. This program teaches and reinforces compensatory skills focusing on the unique curricular needs of low vision and blind students in grades 1-12. Time allocated is based on individual needs and varies from a few weeks to a school year. Students may be integrated into the local public school program for appropriate subject areas and participation in extracurricular activities.