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Jenny. 1998. Glen Park Primary. Background to Visual Impairment. Vision Loss 1995 Diagnosis Retinoblastoma Left eye enucleated 1996 (aged 23 months). Retinoblastoma Blindness. Malignant Uncommon Heriditary Cure rates, good New tumours ?.
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Jenny 1998 Glen Park Primary
Background to Visual Impairment • Vision Loss 1995 • Diagnosis Retinoblastoma • Left eye enucleated 1996 (aged 23 months)
Retinoblastoma Blindness • Malignant • Uncommon • Heriditary • Cure rates, good • New tumours ?
Access to Literacy through Braille in a Mainstream Primary School Dolores Johnston Glen Park Primary
Mainstream Inclusion • Determined Mother • Pre- school • Acceptance by Local Authority • Resources • Local Primary School
Access to Curriculum Areas • Apptitude • Attitude • Listening Skills • Resources • Braille • QTVI !
The Braille Code • Reading • Communication
Structure of the Literacy Hour • Whole class teaching: • 15 minutes text level work • 15 minutes sentence or word level • Group work 20 minutes • Plenary
Mobility Officer • Foundation Classroom • Foundation Playground • Dining Room • School Grounds
The Whole School Approach • Key Stage 1 = . • Key Stage 2 =
Inclusion in Practice • RNIB Inclusion Scheme • Monitoring • Financial support
Key Support Targets • Relationship of Trust with parents • Acknowledging Achievement • Family and Teachers working in partnership
JenniferFirst Among Equals • 7 years on 2005 • Top of the Class • RNIB Worcester College • The Sky’s the Limit !