Overview

Adapting STEM curriculum for eyegaze users with cortical visual impairment (CVI) involves a multisensory approach, high contrast visuals, simplified layouts, and interactive technology. It focuses on progressive complexity, individualized instruction, repetition, and reinforcement. Collaboration, real-world connections, and ongoing assessment are also vital. By employing these strategies, the curriculum becomes an inclusive learning environment that can increase engagement, comprehension, and participation for eyegaze users with CVI, while providing accessibility and social inclusion alongside their peers.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify two or more strategy for adapting a given instructional activity when developing adapted curriculum for students that are eyegaze users with CVI.
2. Compare two strategies to enhance visual perception and interpretation for eyegaze users with CVI.
3. Discuss two differences and similarities in the presented strategies of eye gaze users with CVI in the educational setting.

Strand(s)

Education & Learning: Early Intervention – 12/Higher Education

Target Audience

Accessibility Professional; ADA Coordinator; Administrators; AT Specialists; Alternative Media Specialist; Communication Specialist; Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities; Consultants/Trainers; Curriculum and Instruction; Disability Services; Educators; Faculty/Instructors - Higher Education; Family Members; Government/Non-Profit Agencies; Instructional Technologist; Media Specialist; Occupational Therapists; Paraprofessionals; Rehabilitation Counselor; Speech-Language Pathologists; Special Education Educators; Teachers of the Visually Impaired; Visual Impairment Specialists

Experience Level

Intermediate; Advanced

Primary Life Cycle Addressed

All

Session Delivery Format

In-person presentation with recording

Course Schedule

This course was given at the ATIA 2024 Conference on Saturday, January 27 from 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (EST)

Continuing Education Credits

For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Online Education CEUs

This course is offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; AOTA; ASHA; CRC; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours

Speaker/s:

Jeffrey Davis

Seminole County Public Schools, ESE Support

Biography

I am Jeffrey Davis PhD, ATP has 19 years experience in public education, 16 years of those years working with assistive technology. I’m dedicated to enhancing learning opportunities for students and ensuring equal access to education. Over the years, I’ve focused on supporting students with diverse needs by implementing and managing assistive technology solutions. I specialize in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, screen readers, speech recognition software, and adaptive computer hardware. Collaborating closely with educators, therapists, and families, I assess students’ needs, provide personalized interventions, and offer training to maximize the effectiveness of assistive technology tools. I’m skilled in conducting evaluations, developing individualized plans, and facilitating workshops to promote inclusive practices. To stay at the forefront of my field, I actively pursue professional development, attend conferences, and engage with industry networks. I’m committed to acquiring knowledge and enhancing the services I provide. My ultimate goal is to empower students with disabilities, equipping them with the tools and support they need to excel academically, foster independence, and improve their quality of life. Making a positive impact in the lives of students and their families is my passion, and I’m thrilled to continue my journey in assisting and advocating for inclusive education. "I am a private business owner of Assistive Technology Evaluations & services LLC and the Executive Director of The Accessibility Clinic Inc.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
I receive a salary from Seminole County Public Schools, Assistive Technology Evaluations & Services LLC, and The Accessibility Clinic Inc.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No