Since students with visual impairments must often be explicitly taught skills before they can use them spontaneously, the ‘Empowered’ curriculum, comprised of an Introduction and 23 Units, has been developed to guide the instruction of Self-determination skills. Also included is a disc that can used for making large print or embossed copies of the student activities.
Quick Facts
This Curriculum Covers: Instruction in Self-Advocacy
Link to Curriculum: http://tsbvi.edu/store/ecom/index.php?action=ecom.pdetails&mode=empowered_-_self_determination_activities
Contact Info: debrasewell@tsbvi.edu
Has Been Formally Researched: Yes
Research Summary:
The study reported here evaluated a self-determination intervention using the empowered curriculum for students with visual impairments. The perceptions of students, family members, and teachers of the usefulness of the chosen curriculum were also evaluated. Despite design limitations, the qualitative data suggest that the students enjoyed the empowered curriculum and found it to be useful.
Levin, D. S., & Rotheram-Fuller, E. (2011). Evaluating the empowered curriculum for adolescents with visual impairments. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 105(6), 350-360.
Price: $75
Payment Type: One Time Payment
Released: 2007
Accessible For: Vision Impairments
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