Library of study materials in special formats for blind students – Braille forms

Entity which complete it

TUKE

Country

Slovakia

Town

Košice

Project name

library of study materials in special formats for blind students - braille forms

Stating Year

2000

Where it takes place

Access centre TUKE

Range of age

All ages

Type of disability

multiple

Why is it a good practice of the Person-Centered Model?

Processing of a database of pictures in Braille form for the existing teaching texts for students with visual impairments

Integrated Assessment (Person, Family, Housing) and Life History

modification of study materials into an accessible form for 5 students TUKE and 1 student other university

Personalised Care and Support Plan for the Life Project

Focuses on creating accessible materials for students to support their studies

Support groups

Cooperation with the Slovak Blind and Partially Sighted Union.

Case Management and Resource Coordinator

Study materials were developed to make it possibility for the blind student to study and pass all the tests and exams.

Highlined results

Supplementing the library of study materials in special Braille formats for blind students.

Inspiring ideas for other enviorments. It can works! 😉

students approach, interdisciplinary collaboration, active learning, and technological innovation

Other observations

Cooperation with academic staff and external organisation and school.