Allied Instructional Services

04/09/2026

The AT Team has been working hard to get all the recent additions and updates into their B/LV comparison matrices. Check them out:

I think we have *finally* updated all the matrices from ATIA and CSUN releases and announcements. Check out this sharable folder with our accessible excel sheets and printable PDFs. Note these are formatted to 11x17" paper for easiest printing. If you find an error, please let me know!!! 🙂

https://alliedinstructionalservices-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/athompson_alliedinstructional_com/IgBQk3glyEQ7Qq3k9rXmEejpAZVbyPhDyuxWWLEagiTv8kg?e=EwlR0s

04/08/2026

Have any students who might be interested in attending a summer camp? Check out this website to identify various summer camp options around the county!

Our directory features summer camps and programs for children and teens who are blind, have low vision, or experience visual impairments.

04/01/2026

💙 School‑Based Physical Therapy Makes a Difference 💙
Our AIS Physical therapists support students in meaningful, everyday ways—right where learning happens.
School‑based PTs help students:
✔️ Move safely and confidently throughout the school day
✔️ Participate in classroom routines and transitions
✔️ Access learning through movement and positioning
✔️ Build independence in school environments
✔️ Engage with peers during play and group activities
From the classroom to the playground, school‑based physical therapy focuses on functional skills that support participation, inclusion, and success at school.
When students can move and access their environment, they can learn, connect, and thrive.

03/26/2026

Click the link to access the application for AIS Future of the Field Scholarship.

https://alliedinstructionalservices-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/athompson_alliedinstructional_com/IQByalBGvCruQaERMl2YRJrvAc_pYCHSq3KS5gW85n4n_f0?e=k1W24V

03/25/2026

Immediate REMOTE opening:
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for Georgia

REMOTE Opportunity for Certified Georgia ToDHH
Excellent pay and support!
Must possess working knowledge of American Sign

Apply here:
hhttps://www.alliedinstructional.com/opportunities/form/148

Need more info? Email

Gwyn Suttell
Director of Workforce Management
gsuttell@ais-llc.com

Michelle Gagnon
Director of Deaf and Hard of Hearing,
mgagnon@ais-llc.com

03/25/2026

Spring break is coming....now what do we do? Here are some ideas from OTs to promote fine motor skills, handwriting skills, and sensory fun. Let them learn through PLAY!

03/24/2026

UPDATE:

AIS Future of the Field Scholarships are open until April 30th and will be announced June 1st. Please see below for details.

AIS will award a $1,500 scholarship to an incoming college senior or graduate student, one in each of the following disciplines:
o Teacher for the Blind/Visually Impaired | Assistive Technology | Orientation and Mobility Specialist
o Occupational Therapist
o Physical Therapist
o School Psychologist
o Teacher for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
o Speech Language Pathologist

Please submit a short essay, not to exceed 500 words, telling us why you are passionate about your field. Two letters of recommendation, one from a professor and one from someone not related to you, are also required. Finalists will need to participate in a two-person interview panel.

•Deadline for application is April 30, 2026. Scholarship will be awarded on June 1, 2026.

Submit application with all requirements to Qeaves@AIS-LLC.com

03/23/2026

Allied Instructional Services
Two Immediate openings:
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for the West Palm Beach, FL area
On-Site Opportunity for Certified Florida ToDHH
Excellent pay and support!
2 Full-time openings for the 2026-2027 school year
Must possess working knowledge of American Sign Language
Apply here:
https://www.alliedinstructional.com/opportunities/form/147
Email Gwyn Suttell, Director of Workforce Management
at gsuttell@ais-llc.com or Michelle Gagnon, Director of Deaf and Hard of Hearing, at mgagnon@ais-llc.com
for more information

03/18/2026

Have you been looking for a way to increase you or your students typing speed, keyboard reaction time, and/or braille skills? If so, check out the browser based activities at https://marconius.com/

The Roll With It Typing Tutor provides sentences to type on topics such as guide dogs and space and gives the user their speed, accuracy and suggested keys to practice to improve their score. The Whack a Braille application allows the user to work on uncontracted or contracted Braille skills by typing the correct character to remove it from the board. Finally, the Audio Invaders application works on building auditory skills and reaction time by having the participant track down and remove the incoming space crafts from the board. So, whether you or your student is in need of a bit of educational fun or a way to feed that competitive spirit, check out these web based projects to improve your skills and have some fun at the same time.

Marco Salsiccia's portfolio of accessible websites, apps, games, projects, Tactile Art and design, media, and more.

03/12/2026

Due to the complexity and spectrum of skills taught by orientation and mobility instructors, combined with the limitations of being on a computer for instruction, AIS does not provide virtual O&M services.

We are committed to do our best to find high quality, on-site services for students needing orientation and mobility instruction.

For fun, here's a cartoon video of a child walking with incorrect cane technique (thanks AI) on a sidewalk with a cane and two adults. One adult is recording the lesson for the virtual instructor, who is seen watching the video on the screen from the computer desk.

03/11/2026

Join AIS for an exciting presentation
"Leveling the Playing Field: Teaching PE and Sports to Students with Visual Impairments"

Keith Young will be providing his own experience with teaching physical education at a state school for the blind and coaching in the sport of Goalball. Join us as we learn tips and tricks to include our students who have Visual Impairments in sportsParticipants will learn to:
•Apply strategies to promote inclusive physical activity (physical education and sport settings) forblind and visually impaired students.
•Improve student engagement through innovative teaching and coaching methods.
•Understand best practices in teaching physical education and coaching in sport for the blind andvisually impaired.

Who: Anyone! When: March 26, 2026 from 3:30 - 4:30pm EST Where: Online via Teams How: Register Online
Cost: Free for AIS contractors or $20 for outside participants paypal.me/profdevelopment25) 67bf6213-21c0-4582-95d7-d5194ccf604a@74c64d85-755b-474e-b16c-5f7158c1e8c8" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/67bf6213-21c0-4582-95d7-d5194ccf604a@74c64d85-755b-474e-b16c-5f7158c1e8c8

03/05/2026

Check out the latest innovation in accessible sports with OneCourt. OneCourt is a tactile device set up like a sports field that delivers haptic or vibration feedback to individuals about the sport they are listening to, either in a stadium during a live game or at home. The device allows the individual to follow the ball across the court in real time from the device, enhancing their experience at the event.

To learn more about OneCourt, check out their website below.
https://www.onecourt.io/