Sensory Connection

Produced by the RI Dual Sensory Impairment Project, Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities

October 2021

NEW Adapted Literature Resources

Adapted Literature: CVI vs. VI

Books come in many forms, including new narrated PowerPoints. These PowerPoints are now sorted by CVI (Cortical Visual Impairment) and VI

(Visual Impairment) and provide key story information in different visual formats.

Literacy Guides: What Are They?

Many children learn from literature best when they interact with the story in a tactile way. Literacy Guides suggest story-specific objects with ideas on how the objects can be used in many aspects of learning.

Download the CVI PowerPoint for "Go Away Big Green Monster".

CVI Friendlier PowerPoints

CVI Friendlier PowerPoints are narrated, are highly contrasted, use animation to capture visual attention, and are as visually simple as possible. 

Download the VI PowerPoint for "Room on the Broom",

VI PowerPoints

VI PowerPoints are highly contrasted, narrated, use animation but may be more visually complex.

Literacy Guide Examples

View literacy guide for "Go Away Big Green Monster". Opens as a PDF.

View the literacy guide for "Room on the Broom". Opens as a PDF.

Titles to consider for October and November:

Room on the Broom
There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves
Go Away Big Green Monster
Big Pumpkin
Election Day

CVI Friendly and VI PowerPoints may not display or have all the features (sound, animation) if an iPad, Tablet, or Phone is used to access them. The best option for all features is to download onto a MAC or PC with FULL versions of PowerPoint.

All PowerPoints are free and can be downloaded and modified to meet a child’s specific visual and learning needs. Look on the website to see what PowerPoints work best for your child.

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RI Dual Sensory Impairment Project

The contents of this publication were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, #H326T180017. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government, Project Officer, Susan Weigert.

The Sensory Connection newsletter is one of many ways the Rhode Island Dual Sensory Impairment (DSI) Program can assist students with combined vision and hearing loss. For additional information on the project, to refer a new child, to contact project personnel, view past newsletters or additional resources, visit https://w3.ric.edu/sherlockcenter/dualsensory.html.

Citation: Rhode Island Dual Sensory Impairment Project. (2021, October). The Sensory Connection. Rhode Island: Sherlock Center on Disabilities.

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