Vanderbilt University Research Study

Vanderbilt University is conducting a brief research survey asking Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI), Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs), and Severe Disabilities Teachers to share their experiences working with students with visual impairments (including suspected visual impairments) who used tactile augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

Who should participate in this research study?

• Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI), Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs), and Severe Disabilities Teacher (SD teacher) are all eligible
• TVIs, SLPs, and/or SD teachers who has worked with a student with visual impairments (including suspected visual impairments) who used tactile augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
• Participated in the initial  selection  of tactile  AAC for  a student  with  visual  impairments or suspected visual impairments during the 2020-21, 2021-22, or 2022-23 school years
• Participants may or may not currently be a TVI, SLP, or SD teacher to participate

You can enter a raffle for $25 giftcard. Please consider forwarding this survey opportunity with colleagues in the field!

Tactile AAC Selection Survey

Questions about the survey can be directed to Dr. Rachel Schles at rachel.schles@vanderbilt.edu