Site Map: Vision Technology

Statewide Vision Resource Centre 

The Bulletin - fortnightly newsletter of the Statewide Vision Resource Centre

Professional Development offered by the Statewide Vision Resource Centre with downloadable fliers for upcoming activities and a “how to get here” map

Production of Braille and Tactual Materials at the Statewide Vision Resource Centre

Camps and Activities offered by the Statewide Vision Resource Centre

• Athletics Carnival, 2007
• Braille Games Day, 2002 
• Braille Games Day, 2005 
• Braille in the Community Competition 
• Car Camp, 2001  
• Car Camp, 2005 
• Challenge Camp 
• Circus Day, 2002 
• Circus Day, 2005 
• Dictionary Detective Day - Literacy and Numeracy Week Activity, 2007 
• EXPO, 2006 
• Great Victorian Bike Ride, 1999 - report by student Cherie
• Great Victorian Bike Ride, 2002 - includes planning information
• Great Victorian Bike Ride, 2004
• Scales, Fur, Claws and MORE! - Education Week Activity, 2006 
• Skill Power, 2005 
• Space Camp, 2004 
• Space Camp, 2006 
• The Do It Yourself Snow Camp to Mt Baw Baw 
• Try A Career Day - Education Week Activity, 2007 
• Try Another Medium - National Literacy and Numeracy Week Activity, 2005 
• What A Lot a Dot Can Do - Open Day at the Statewide Vision Resource Centre, 2005  
• Young Endeavour 
• and Blue Poles - school and community response to a student with low vision in a beige school

Staff of the Statewide Vision Resource Centre 

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• Image of Index Everest Braille Embosser 
• Image of Mountbatten Brailler 

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• Image of BigCalc 
• Image of Graphmatica 

Using Your Computer for Maths 

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• Image of split screen with Maths Text on CD and Equation Editor 
• Image of split screen with Maths Text on CD, Equation Editor, Word and Excel 

• Checklist for Choosing Appropriate Access Technology  
• Funding Sources (Victoria, Australia) 
• Secondhand Computers 
• Windows “Cheat Sheets”, “Reviews” and “Computer Tips”
  • Adobe Acrobat Key Commands 
  • Acrobat Reader 
  • Braille Maths - Basic Signs and Layout 
  • BrailleNote Shortcuts (1 page summary) 
  • BrailleNote Shortcuts 
  • BrailleNote mPower BT32 or PACMate 40? - A Comparison 
  • BrailleNote – Visual Display& Screen Reader
  • Braille Music Basics 
  • ClearNote and Mimio: A Comparison
  • Computer Setup for Students with Vision Impairments 
  • Exam Preparation Checklist 
  • Improved Access to Windows 
  • Installing Large Cursors 
  • JAWS Checklist 
  • Maths in Schools - Use Equation Editor
  • Microsoft Word Shortcuts 
  • Microsoft PowerPoint Shortcuts
  • Mimio Xi: Whiteboard to Computer Screen Technology
  • MS Reader - Voice Output with Highlighted Text 
  • ScannaR 
  • “Styles” in Word
  • UEB and Monty
  • UEB Symbols for Maths Text Books
  • Using Your Computer for Maths 
  • Window Eyes Training Sheets 
  • Windows without the Mouse 

Computer Access: Accessible Games 

Computer Access: Braille 

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• Image of BrailleNote 
• Image of Duxbury Braille Translator 
• Image of Enterprise Moon Translation Software 
• Image of Mountbatten 
• Image of Mimic 
• Image of PAC Mate 
• Image of PIAF 
• Image of Toccata 
• One Handed Braille Production 

Computer Access: Compter Screen 

Computer Access: Computer Skills and Keyboarding 

• Fun Activities for the Reluctant Typist 
• Keyboarding Prerequisites, Skills and Strategies 

Computer Access: Enlargement 

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• Image of Co:Writer 
• Image of Intellikeys 
• Image of MAGic 
• Image of Mimio 
• Image of ZoomText 

Computer Access: Improved Access to The Internet 

Computer Access: Improved Access to the Windows Environment 

Computer Access: Personal Organisers / Mobile Phones 

Computer Access: Scanning Software, Scanners and Personal Readers 

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• Image of Pronto 
• Image of ScannaR 

Computer Access: Voice Output 

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• Image of JAWS for Windows 
• Image of MAGic 
• Image of Mountbatten Brailler 
• Image of ReadPlease 
• Image of TextAloud 
• Image of Universal Reader Plus 
• Image of ZoomText 

Curriculum Access: Alternative Format Materials: Available for Purchase (or Free)

Curriculum Access: Atlases and Maps 

Curriculum Access: Curriculum Support Materials - Literacy, Maths etc 

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• Image of Enterprise Moon Translation Software 
• Image of Inclusive Writer 
• Image of Intellikeys 
• Image of Keyboard Stickers 
• Image of Language Master 
• Image of Mimic 
• Image of Starspell 
• Image of Toccata 
• Image of Writing with Symbols 

Curriculum Access: Dictionaries 

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• Image of WordWeb 

Curriculum Access: Electronic Texts (Etexts) 

• Etext Storage and Access Options - CD, Flash Drive 

Curriculum Access: Keyboarding and Computer Skills 

Curriculum Access for Brailling Students: Tactual and Auditory Output 

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• Image of Liquid Level Indicator 
• Image of Magnifying Mirror 
• Image of Mimic 
• Image of PIAF 
• Image of Scrabble 
• Image of Signature Guide 
• Image of Tack-Tiles 
• Image of Wikki Stix 

Curriculum Access: Newspapers 

Electronic Magnification Unit 

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• Image of Pocket Viewer 
• Image of Prisma  
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Environmental Considerations 

Expanded Core Curriculum for Students with Vision Impairments (coming soon) 

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• Image of Hand-Held Magnifier 
• Image of Head-Mounted Binoculars 
• Image of Illuminated Magnifier 
• Image of Monocular 
• Image of Stand Magnifier
• Teaching the Use of Magnifiers for Reading 
• Reading Exercise Charts 
• Ideas for Encouraging Reading with a Magnifier 
• Large Print or Low Vision Aids - Advantages and Disadvantages 

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• Image of TaylorMade Reading Stand