Strategy 5: Provide opportunities for students to read for the purpose of gaining information or knowledge

Analyze student's daily schedule to identify opportunities to embed literacy activities.
Identify functional text used in daily activities.
Adapt materials in a meaningful format (make portable as needed).
- Paths to Literacy, a joint project of the Perkins school for the Blind and the Texas School for the Blind, has an article that describes ways to adapt materials for deafblind children.
Develop and share directions for how student uses the materials.
After practicing in classroom, generalize to real life settings (e.g., home, church, store).

Are all adapted text/materials available in all appropriate settings (school, home, community)?
Are typical peers included whenever possible?
Are all materials and activities age appropriate?
Do all activities lead to active participation and greater student independence?