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Book and Video Resources
Braille Literacy
Title: Assessment
of Braille Literacy Skills
Author: A.J. Koenig, & C. Farrenkopf
Description: A braille literacy assessment tool designed to document and track a student's progression through Emergent, Academic, and Functional Literacy.
Publication Information: Region IV Education Service Center; Houston, TX (1995)
Title: Beginning with Braille: First Hand Experiences with a Balanced Approach to Literacy
Author: A.M. Swenson
Description: A comprehensive guide to teaching beginning braille reading and writing. Includes many "teacher tips" for the modification and adaptation of classroom literacy-related materials.
Publication Information: AFB Press; New York, NY (1999)
Title: The Bridges to Braille: Reading and School Success for the Young Blind Child
Author: C. Castellano & D. Kosman
Description: A resource for parents, classroom teachers, and Teachers of the Visually Impaired about every aspect of braille literacy. Sections range in topics from "A Quick Lesson in Braille" to "Independence in the Classroom." Provides information in a user-friendly format.
Publication Information: National Organization of Parents of Blind Children; Baltimore, MD (1997)
Title: Discovering the Magic of Reading [Booklet and Video]
Author: American Printing House for the Blind
Description: An informational booklet and video for parents and teachers about the reading aloud experience. Discusses both the intellectual and emotional experience of "discovering the magic of reading."
Publication Information: American Printing House for the Blind; Louisville, KY (1998)
Title: Foundations of Braille Literacy
Author: E.J. Rex, A.J. Koenig, D. Wormsley, & R. Baker
Description: This book provides the information necessary for a strong foundation in the area of braille literacy. Chapters include information on history, perspectives, the learning process, and approaches to teaching braille reading and writing.
Publication Information: AFB Press; New York, NY (1994)
Title: Guidelines and Games for Teaching Efficient Braille Reading
Author: M.R. Olson
Description: A timeless resource of tips and tricks for making the braille reading process more enjoyable for both students with visual impairment and their teachers. Also includes information on reading readiness and reading problems.
Publication Information: American Foundations for the Blind; New York, NY (1981)
Title: Instructional Strategies for Braille Literacy
Author: D.P. Wormsley & F.M. D’Andrea
Description: A wonderful companion to Foundations of Braille Literacy that provides the next step of strategies for teaching braille reading and writing in a practical manner. The levels of literacy instruction range from emgerent literacy to the use of technology.
Publication Information: AFB Press; New York, NY (1997)
Title: Learning Media Assessment of Students with Visual Impairment: A Resource Guide for Teachers (2nd Ed.)
Author: A.J. Koenig & M.C. Holbrook
Description: An essential guide to the Learning Media Assessment (LMA) process. Includes and explanation of the assessment along with the tools needed to conduct a LMA.
Publication Information: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Austin, TX (1995)
Title: Let’s Get Started: On the Way to Literacy: An Approach and Materials Helping Your Child Towards Literacy
Author: American Printing House for the Blind
Description: A guidebook for parents and teachers that compliments the On the Way to Literacy series. Discusses the importance of reading aloud to children with visual impairment.
Publication Information: American Printing House for the Blind; Louisville, KY (2000)
Title: “Literacy Skills” in Instructional Strategies for Teaching Children and Youths with Visual Impairments
Author: A.J. Koenig & M.C. Holbrook
Description: This chapter covers the entire spectrum of braille and print literacy skills and their relation to students with visual impairment. Roles of the Teacher of the Visually Impaired and teacher resources are also covered.
Publication Information: AFB Press; New York, NY (2000)
Title: On the Way to Literacy: Early Experiences for Visually Impaired Children
Author: J. Sratton & S. Wright
Description: A guidebook for parents and teachers of students with visual impairment, birth through kindergarten, to help establish an early literacy foundation.
Publication Information: American Printing House for the Blind; Louisville, KY (1991)
Title: Understanding Braille Literacy [Video]
Author: AFB Press
Description: This video presents the useage and learning process of braille. A great school context overview of braille for teachers, parents, and administrators.
Publication Information: AFB Press; New York, NY (1993)
Title: The World Under My Fingers
Author: National Federation for the Blind
Description: A book for both parents and teachers to help in the decisions dealing with teaching braille to children. Includes personal accounts from braille readers themselves about their lives and the role that braille plays.
Publication Information: National Federation for the Blind; Baltimore, MD (1995)
Author: A.J. Koenig, & C. Farrenkopf
Description: A braille literacy assessment tool designed to document and track a student's progression through Emergent, Academic, and Functional Literacy.
Publication Information: Region IV Education Service Center; Houston, TX (1995)
Title: Beginning with Braille: First Hand Experiences with a Balanced Approach to Literacy
Author: A.M. Swenson
Description: A comprehensive guide to teaching beginning braille reading and writing. Includes many "teacher tips" for the modification and adaptation of classroom literacy-related materials.
Publication Information: AFB Press; New York, NY (1999)
Title: The Bridges to Braille: Reading and School Success for the Young Blind Child
Author: C. Castellano & D. Kosman
Description: A resource for parents, classroom teachers, and Teachers of the Visually Impaired about every aspect of braille literacy. Sections range in topics from "A Quick Lesson in Braille" to "Independence in the Classroom." Provides information in a user-friendly format.
Publication Information: National Organization of Parents of Blind Children; Baltimore, MD (1997)
Title: Discovering the Magic of Reading [Booklet and Video]
Author: American Printing House for the Blind
Description: An informational booklet and video for parents and teachers about the reading aloud experience. Discusses both the intellectual and emotional experience of "discovering the magic of reading."
Publication Information: American Printing House for the Blind; Louisville, KY (1998)
Title: Foundations of Braille Literacy
Author: E.J. Rex, A.J. Koenig, D. Wormsley, & R. Baker
Description: This book provides the information necessary for a strong foundation in the area of braille literacy. Chapters include information on history, perspectives, the learning process, and approaches to teaching braille reading and writing.
Publication Information: AFB Press; New York, NY (1994)
Title: Guidelines and Games for Teaching Efficient Braille Reading
Author: M.R. Olson
Description: A timeless resource of tips and tricks for making the braille reading process more enjoyable for both students with visual impairment and their teachers. Also includes information on reading readiness and reading problems.
Publication Information: American Foundations for the Blind; New York, NY (1981)
Title: Instructional Strategies for Braille Literacy
Author: D.P. Wormsley & F.M. D’Andrea
Description: A wonderful companion to Foundations of Braille Literacy that provides the next step of strategies for teaching braille reading and writing in a practical manner. The levels of literacy instruction range from emgerent literacy to the use of technology.
Publication Information: AFB Press; New York, NY (1997)
Title: Learning Media Assessment of Students with Visual Impairment: A Resource Guide for Teachers (2nd Ed.)
Author: A.J. Koenig & M.C. Holbrook
Description: An essential guide to the Learning Media Assessment (LMA) process. Includes and explanation of the assessment along with the tools needed to conduct a LMA.
Publication Information: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Austin, TX (1995)
Title: Let’s Get Started: On the Way to Literacy: An Approach and Materials Helping Your Child Towards Literacy
Author: American Printing House for the Blind
Description: A guidebook for parents and teachers that compliments the On the Way to Literacy series. Discusses the importance of reading aloud to children with visual impairment.
Publication Information: American Printing House for the Blind; Louisville, KY (2000)
Title: “Literacy Skills” in Instructional Strategies for Teaching Children and Youths with Visual Impairments
Author: A.J. Koenig & M.C. Holbrook
Description: This chapter covers the entire spectrum of braille and print literacy skills and their relation to students with visual impairment. Roles of the Teacher of the Visually Impaired and teacher resources are also covered.
Publication Information: AFB Press; New York, NY (2000)
Title: On the Way to Literacy: Early Experiences for Visually Impaired Children
Author: J. Sratton & S. Wright
Description: A guidebook for parents and teachers of students with visual impairment, birth through kindergarten, to help establish an early literacy foundation.
Publication Information: American Printing House for the Blind; Louisville, KY (1991)
Title: Understanding Braille Literacy [Video]
Author: AFB Press
Description: This video presents the useage and learning process of braille. A great school context overview of braille for teachers, parents, and administrators.
Publication Information: AFB Press; New York, NY (1993)
Title: The World Under My Fingers
Author: National Federation for the Blind
Description: A book for both parents and teachers to help in the decisions dealing with teaching braille to children. Includes personal accounts from braille readers themselves about their lives and the role that braille plays.
Publication Information: National Federation for the Blind; Baltimore, MD (1995)
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