[Pibe-division] resources for helping a student change her attitude about blindness

[Greg Aikens]

Hi Jewel,
I will check out that APH product.

The suggestion to find blind mentors is a good tip and it is something
we are doing.  She is fortunate to have two TVIs who are blind
(including myself) and gets to interact with our NFB state president
every two weeks.  We are hoping to track down an older student to help
be a mentor and role model as well.

So we're going at it from several approaches.  I'm just hoping to find
some thought provoking reading on her level that will help continue
our conversations, especially since reading is something she really
loves to do.

Thanks,
Greg

On 9/20/13, Jewel <herekittykat2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> If social issues are part of her negative attitude, I have heard good things
> about the Getting to Know You package. It is a new product from APH.
> Otherwise, finding a few good blind role models might be a great way to help
> her. Seeing how blind adults get around and do things might teach her that
> people get along well with blindness. Oh,
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Sep 20, 2013, at 6:26 AM, Greg Aikens <gpaikens at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hello all,
>> Can any of you suggest some resources I could use with an upper elementary
>> student in changing her negative attitude toward her blindness?  She has
>> come a very long way  in the past year, but I'm looking for some reading
>> materials to spark and support further conversations on the topic.  She is
>> an avid reader and quite bright, so even middle school reading level
>> materials would be appropriate.
>>
>> Any suggestions you give are appreciated.
>>
>> Greg Aikens, M. Ed.
>> Teacher of students who are blind and visually impaired
>> Cobb County School District
>> gpaikens at gmail.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
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