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[teacherartexchange] teaching the blind art

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From: Sara (sarawren_at_TeacherArtExchange)
Date: Wed Aug 17 2005 - 01:55:58 PDT

This is what I found when I did a search on google TEACHING THE BLIND ART

What does the blind students IEP or 504 objectives state? She should have a
medical IEP/504.Your local/state education agency should send an expert on
teaching the blind to help your. You should qualify for extra funding and
appropriate tools to teach this student that could also benefit your other
students. A lot of museums have art teaching resources, packets and
tools -art for the blind.

Sara

ART FOR THE BLIND

http://snow.utoronto.ca/best/special/bestago.html

SESSION 1 - SCULPTURE EXPERIENCE
SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SCULPTURE INVESTIGATIONS

SESSION 2 - CREATING WITH CLAY
SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR CREATING WITH CLAY

http://www.afb.org/store/product.asp?sku=0%2D89128%2D850%2D3&mscssid=46F5BV93U3A59PU6G89WVTGFUXTC8EB9

      Art Beyond Sight:
      A Resource Guide to Art, Creativity, and Visual Impairment

     Edited by Elisabeth Salzhauer Axel, Nina Sobol Levent, Ph.D.

American Foundation for the Blind

http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/2001/2/01.02.07.x.html

Teaching Art to the Blind / A Study of Chairs
by
Joanne R. Pompano

Art is an important but often challenging subject for blind and visually
impaired students. However, the absence or restriction of sight should not
limit individuals in their study and appreciation of the arts. Instead
students should be provided with a variety of experiences to make art
interesting and meaningful. This curriculum will explore the many obstacles
visually handicapped individuals encounter as they try to understand and
enjoy art. It will provide information on how to ensure that these students
have the same or similar opportunities as their sighted peers.

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The Curriculum
Developed for students in middle and high school, this unit will assist
visually impaired and blind students in their efforts to explore, analyze,
and enjoy all types of art. In addition, this curriculum will assist
teachers in modifying lessons and providing experiences that will allow
students with limited or no vision to use their remaining senses to gain
information about art. It may also be of benefit to art museums in aiding
handicapped students in their effort to experience art through alternate
means.

http://www.artbeyondsight.org/change/aw-faq.shtml

What is Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month?
Why teach art history or art making to people who are blind or visually
impaired?
How can people who are blind or visually impaired perceive visual images?
How can people who are blind or visually impaired make art?
Do people who are blind or visually impaired enjoy art?
Why should teaching art to blind people be a priority?

http://www.artbeyondsight.org/change/aw-resources.shtml

Art Beyond Sight: A Resource Guide to Art, Creativity, and Visual Impairment
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http://www.artbeyondsight.org/handbook/az-home.shtml

series of modules that takes you step-by-step through the process of
creating an accessible arts program for people with visual impairments.

http://www.artbeyondsight.org/teach/teach.shtml

  1.. Handbook for Museums and Educators: Create programming for people with
visual impairments and other disabilities
    a.. Programming A-Z
    b.. Disability Awareness Training
    c.. Accessibility Tools Training
    d.. Human Resources
  2..
  3.. Audio Crash Course: Listen to the whole course or select individual
presentations
  4..
  5.. Teacher Resource Center: Lesson exchange, model programs, awards,
bibliography
  6..
  7.. Theory and Research Center: The latest in research and what is
happening in the field 

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