--- Forwarded Message from "Martin Senger" <[log in to unmask]> --- >Subject: RE: #9185 Supporting Blind FL Students >Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 08:42:50 -0400 >In-Reply-To: A<[log in to unmask]> >Thread-Topic: #9185 Supporting Blind FL Students >thread-index: Acn/bYkZq7OqI3W7TyWNmVDXp5E2owAW7JcA >References: A<[log in to unmask]> >From: "Martin Senger" <[log in to unmask]> >To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum" <[log in to unmask]> Pax et bonum! (peace & goodness) I am currently doing some research on blindness and SLA in adult education. I was given the following information from the NIFL ListServ. Hope it helps. Ciao! Martin E. Senger Hello Martin, This is Sylvie Kashdan of the Kaizen Program for New English Learners With Visual Limitations. Since 1997, I have been assisting adult immigrants and refugees who are blind or have low vision as well as advising and training professionals and volunteers who have had no prior experience teaching such students. Perhaps you will find it of help to read some of the material on our web site, such as: our Kaizen Program: Informational Brochure http://www.nwlincs.org/kaizen/about.htm Teaching English to Immigrants and Refugees with Visual Limitations: How do you do it? http://www.nwlincs.org/kaizen/How_do_you_do_%20it_for_web_page.htm Notes on the Needs of New English Learners with Vision Limitations http://www.nwlincs.org/kaizen/Notes.htm Kaizen Program: Population Survey http://www.nwlincs.org/kaizen/survey.htm American Foundation for the Blind Symposium Paper, 2002 Teaching English as a New Language to Visually Impaired and Blind ESL Students: Problems and Possibilities http://www.nwlincs.org/kaizen/Symposium.htm This last paper, in addition to discussing relevant approaches and methods, also discusses a separate program which Kaizen conducted along with the St. James ESL Program in Seattle. This program lasted for five years, but is no longer in existence. Nevertheless, the paper may still provide you with some helpful information. If, after reading this material, you want further information or have specific questions about assisting blind and visually-impaired immigrants and refugees to learn English, feel free to contact me off-list. I will be glad to discuss your challenges and interests as well as share materials not yet posted on the web site. Best regards, Sylvie Kashdan, M.A. Instructor/Curriculum Coordinator KAIZEN PROGRAM for New English Learners with Visual Limitations 810-A Hiawatha Place South Seattle, WA 98144, U.S.A. phone: (206) 784-5619 email: [log in to unmask] web: http://www.nwlincs.org/kaizen/ -----Original Message----- From: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of LLTI-Editor Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 9:43 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: #9185 Supporting Blind FL Students --- Forwarded Message from Sharon Scinicariello <[log in to unmask]> --- >From: Sharon Scinicariello <[log in to unmask]> >To: Information Forum Learning and Technology International Language <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Supporting Blind FL Students >Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 14:07:47 -0400 Hello! I have been asked to find out how our LRC can support a blind incoming student who wants to continue his study of German. We currently have no adaptive technology but are willing to acquire whatever might be useful. Do those of you with experience in this area have recommendations? Thank you, Sharon Scinicariello Director, Global Studio Department of Modern Literatures and Cultures University of Richmond, VA 23173 *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning (http://iallt.org/), and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://www.languageconsortium.org/). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) *********************************************** This electronic message and its attachments may include information from GECAC that is confidential and may be protected under federal and/or state law. This information is intended to be for the use of the intended addressee only. The improper use of this information is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify me immediately by telephone at (814) 459-4581 or by e-mail so arrangements can be made for the appropriate retrieval of this document at no cost to you. *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning (http://iallt.org/), and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://www.languageconsortium.org/). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************