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

November 2022

There are now four file formats of adapted books that you can search for from the Sherlock Center Adapted Literature and Lessons website. The Sherlock Center heard that many users of our Adapted Literature resources access content on a tablet (e.g., iPad, Amazon Fire). In response to this feedback, many CVI friendly adapted books have been converted into movies. Below is a description of each file format and information on how to search the website for the resources you want. 

Description of File Types

CVI FRIENDLY MOVIES: Movies (mp4) have a black background, use minimal detailed pictures, movement, reduced color complexity, and incorporate many familiar images when possible. The book is read to the student. The movies can be played on most iPads and many other devices. To find all CVI movies, type "CVI/M" in the search box.  

CVI FRIENDLY POWERPOINTS: These PowerPoints (pptx) have a black background, use minimal detailed pictures, movement, reduced color complexity, and incorporate many familiar images when possible. The book is read to the student and the student can change slides using a switch or mouse. To find all CVI PowerPoints, type "CVI/P" in the search box. 

POWERPOINTS for STUDENTS WITH LOW VISION: These PowerPoints (pptx) are created for students with a low vision who need high-contrast images but enjoy graphics that are colorful and a bit more complex. The book is read to the student and the student can change slides using a switch or mouse. To find high contrast PowerPoints type "VI" in the search box. 

POWERPOINT SHOWS: These PowerPoints (ppsx) present the book in an interactive manner. Students can use a mouse or other click device (switch) to move through the pages. To find all titles as a show, type "show" in the search box. 

Literacy is important for all learners. We now have new books based on leveled-readers. The pictures and words are on separate slides. Words are highlighted when read. To find all resources on the website with this feature, type "text" in the search bar.

Download Five Little Ducks Song CVI PowerPoint

Play Five Little Ducks Song CVI Movie

Download ABCs Song CVI PowerPoint

Play ABCs Song CVI Movie

In additions to the typical CVI friendly features described above, some resources are also adapted leveled-readers and use predictable text. The pictures and text are on separate slides, with words that are highlighted when read. At the Beach is one example of a resources with this feature. To find all resources on the website with this feature, type "text" in the search bar. 

At the Beach by Pam Holden

Download At the Beach CVI PowerPoint with Targeted Text

Download At the Beach CVI Movie with Targeted Text

Some of the adapted literature resources are presented as lessons searchable on the website by subject, such as life science or mathematics. Color Matching Book is one example of an adapted lesson.

Download Color Matching Book PDF

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, or to view past newsletters or additional resources, visit https://w3.ric.edu/sherlockcenter/dualsensory.html.

Citation: Rhode Island Dual Sensory Impairment Project. (2022, November). The Sensory Connection. Rhode Island: Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities.

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