[NFBC-Info] Fwd: Help Us Spread the Word! The Access and Engagement Survey Part 2 is Open!

[Shannon Dillon]

Hi everyone,
Below please find an email from National Braille Press regarding a
survey to Examine the bbbEducation of Students with Visual Impairments
during COVID-19.
Shannon

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: National Braille Press <bmacdonald at nbp.org>
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:34:32 -0500
Subject: Help Us Spread the Word!  The Access and Engagement Survey
Part 2 is Open!
To: shannonldillon at gmail.com

We have partnered with the American Foundation of the Blind to study
the impact of Covid-19 on students with visual impairments.

Dear NBP Supporter,

We need your help getting the word out.  We have again partnered with
the American Foundation for the Blind and 20 other organizations in an
effort to study the impacts of Covid-19 on the education of students
with visual impairments and want to invite family members, Teachers of
Students with Visual Impairments, and O&M Specialists to participate
in another important and timely survey.  We also want to share with
you the research from the initial study conducted last spring.

Initial Research

In spring 2020, 455 families and 1,028 TVIs and O&M specialists shared
how COVID-19 was impacting the education of students with visual
impairments.

Read the Access and Engagement Report
(https://email.nbp.org/e2t/sc2/MmZ-8ykw7XLW77QWf95p1BSTW6CjGGp53y3qfW2sn_4L527rd2dBzP8M04
)

Access and Engagement 2:

Survey to Examine the Education of Students with Visual Impairments
during COVID-19

We want to understand the successes, challenges, and concerns of
family members, TVIs, and O&M specialists now during the 2020-2021
school year.

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!!

Survey open October 28 to November 22, 2020

Please take approximately 30-40 minutes to complete the accessible
survey: (https://email.nbp.org/e2t/sc2/MmZ-8ykw7XLW77QWf95p1BSTW6CjGGp53y3qfW2sn_4L527rd2dBzP8N04
)

Why should you complete the survey?

• If your child or student is experiencing accessibility issues, we
need to let companies, school districts, and policymakers know, so
solutions can be developed and implemented.

• We need to know if children with visual impairments are progressing
in their education. If children are not progressing, we need to
advocate for additional services and time on their IFSPs and IEPs.

• We need to understand if children have the technology tools they
need, Internet access, and if their family members have the skills to
support students in their technology use. If they don’t, we need to
advocate for changes.

• We need to understand the impact of online, hybrid and in person
instruction on students with visual impairments, their families, and
professionals. We need to develop a plan that ensures our students
have success.

PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD AND REACH OUT TO FAMILIES WHO MAY NOT BE
ONLINE AND OFFER TO SUPPORT THEM IN COMPLETING THIS IMPORTANT SURVEY!

Access and Engagement Executive Summary Link Image featuring
screenshots of kids and teachers engaged in remote learning.
(https://email.nbp.org/e2t/sc2/MmZ-8ykw7XLW77QWf95p1BSTW6CjGGp53y3qfW2sn_4L527rd2dBzP8P04
)

Thank you again for helping reach families and teachers to participate
in this study.

Sincerely,

Brian MacDonald

National Braille Press, 88 Saint Stephen St., Boston, MA 02115, 617-425-2439

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SHANNON L. DILLON
Secretary and Legislative Coordinator
National Federation of the Blind
of California
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