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The Regional School Media Program aims to empower sensory-impaired students by fostering information literacy and reading skills through specialized communication tools and advanced technology. With resources such as CCTV's, Braillewriters, Abaci, and Zoomtext software, the program addresses specific communication needs. Additionally, the Alabama Instructional Resource Center for the Blind (AIRCB) supplies accessible materials, advancing the ability of deaf and hearing-impaired individuals to engage with educational content. Our media collection aligns with curriculum standards, fostering collaborative lesson planning and development.
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Library Media Center Program Lea Ann Hansert Regional School Media Specialist
Mission of the Library Media Program • Through the use of specialized communication and equipment, the Regional School Media Program will enable sensory impaired students to become information literate and effective readers. The program will provide educational and technological opportunities to students and staff in keeping with their specific communication needs.
What types of specialized communication and equipment? • CCTV’s • Braillewriters • Abaci • Special Texts • Zoomtext Software • Sign Language
Alabama Instructional Resource Center for the Blind (AIRCB) • AIRCB provides braille/large print texts and other equipment for use with the visually impaired.
What types of technological opportunities? • Advances in digital technology have opened up a whole new world of communication to deaf/hearing impaired individuals. • The ability to access, evaluate, and use information for educational and personal needs is the central goal of our media program.
Our media collection supports and reflects curriculum standards. • Collaborative lesson planning • Collaborative media collection development