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• VISN 631  Methods of Vision Rehabilitation Therapy II

  Description:
  This course is designed to provide the learner with hands-on instruction, independent learning and laboratory practice in the methodologies and adaptive techniques utilized by the professional vision rehabilitation therapist in the Communications/Technology areas of Independent Living Skills. This course will emphasize the utilization of adaptive techniques and resources gathering, and will address skills that are applicable for adults and older adults as well as children and adolescents. Laboratory experiences with blindfolds and low vision simulators will provide each learner with the opportunity to practice recommended techniques and adaptations that will facilitate the teaching of selected Independent Living Skills to students, clients, and consumers who are blind or who have low vision.   More Info
  
  Offered in:

  • TBA

• VISN 644  Auditory Access to Digital Informaton for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairment

  Description:
  This course provides an in-depth study of access methods to digital material currently available for students using screen readers and audio files for curriculum and instructional needs. Course participants will work with commercially available software packages, as well as the widening range of free screen readers and audio applications. This course simulates methods of operation employed by visually impaired students. Screen reader features and capabilities for JAWS will be studies in-depth. Methods of audio file creation and acquisition will be covered, along with options for necessary players. Methods for working with students with a variety of needs will be covered.   More Info
  
  Offered in:

  • TBA

• VISN 645  Music Braille

  Description:
  This online course is designed to train participants to teach reading of elementary and intermediate level braille music. Important aspects for teaching braille users to read braille music are covered. Participants will learn music braille notations and basic transcription rules for preparing elementary and intermediate level braille music. The use of special computer software to translate music into braille, and sources for acquiring braille music are reviewed. Participants are required to use a braille editor for completing all exercises and to submit exercises in digital format. This course offers an international connection in that there are often students from different countries taking the course.   More Info
  
  Offered in:

  • TBA

• VISN 646  Introduction to Audiology and the Human Auditory System

  Description:
  This course will cover the nature of sound and how humans perceive it. Sound in the environment and how sound is used by humans to move through their environment will also be explored. Topics include the basics of sound, anatomy and physiology of the auditory system with an emphasis on function, common disorders of the auditory system, and how these disorders are manifested. The principles of basic audiology and how to understand and relate to the audiologist provide a foundation for hearing both clinically and functionally. Students will learn hearing aid technology and the application of that technology to various auditory disorders in a functional sense.   More Info
  
  Offered in:

  • TBA

• VISN 697  Special Topics

  Description:
  An advanced course offering intensive study of selected topics in this subject area.   More Info
  
  Offered in:

  • TBA