"Multisensory Adaptations"
Astronomy for Students with Visual Impairments
We are involved in preparing lessons and activities in the area of Astronomy for undergraduate students with visual impairments. These activities developed in Spanish and English, are designed to be adaptable for students at K-12 levels or for the general public.
Cosmos in the Classroom 2004
This meeting was held at Tufts University on July 16 - 18, 2004. The following useful materials were presented:-
Quick Draw Paper - available from The American Printing House for the Blind
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Puff Paint - available from an arts and crafts store
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Adhesive foam stickers, pushpins, brass fasteners - available from an arts and crafts store
Existing equipment to print tactile pictures:
Swell Form Pictures - Swell Form Machine and paper available from American Thermoform Corp.
Thermoform Pictures - Thermoform Machine and Braillon available from American Thermoform Corp.
Useful Links
Visit this link for The Courtesy Rules of Blindness."Arecibo Observatory for All", Bartus,P., Isidro, G.M., La Rosa C. and Pantoja, C.A. Astronomy Education Review Article. Issue 6, Volume 1. May 4, 2007.
Description of Adapted Materials presented at the 119th ASP annual Meeting.