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This specific PODD focus course is designed as a follow-up to the introductory PODD Course. We will take a look at the organization, layout and implementation strategies for PODD books designed for both Alternative Access and Alternative Presentation.
Alternative Access refers to methods of access for individuals who are not able to point directly to picture symbols, but do have good enough vision to look across a page of symbols at their appropriate language level. These alternative access methods include: eye-gaze, partner-assisted visual scanning, coded access,
or a combination of access methods.
Alternative Presentation refers to modifications in layout, symbols used, and implementation strategies for individuals who have visual challenges. These individuals may or may not have severe physical access challenges. However, directly pointing to symbols may not be possible due to vision challenges, such as
Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). These individuals might use direct access with high color saturation, low complexity picture symbols, partner-assisted auditory scanning, partner-assisted auditory plus visual scanning, or a combination of methods.
Please note: the focus for this workshop will not be for individuals with only visual impairment that might be able to use Braille. Those individuals could use direct access books with the addition of Braille on the cells.
This course will also take a brief look at how to write communication goals related to all uses of PODD. We will also look at appropriate ways to measure progress toward these goals.
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