High Contrast Animated Step-by-Steps® - A Starting Point

There are currently 46 high contrast Animated Step-by-Steps®  available through TpT.  Compared to the Regular, PCS and SymbolStix versions, the VI version is designed to better address the high contrast needs of students with visual impairments. Yes, I am well aware of the fact that these resources might not be a perfect fit for your particular student's visual strengths but it's important to   think of the VI resource offered, as a possible 'jumping off point'. Depending upon the complexity of the animations, you may be able to substitute preferred visuals for existing visuals, while keeping the animation sequence intact. Illustrated below is a slide from the  original version, contrasted with a slide that has been modified to reflect simplified visuals.

To substitute visuals, simply control click (mac) or right click (windows) on the visual that you wish to replace ... navigate to where you are storing your 'substitute' image (perhaps one that is simpler or reflects your student's preferred colors) ... select the substitute image (it must have a transparent background; png format) and presto it is replaced in the resource without disrupting the animation sequence! In the accompanying image, the traffic light base has been substituted ... a red circle was substituted ... a yellow circle was substituted and the original green light is in the process of being substituted.  A Control click on the current green light  brings up a dropdown menu allowing you to select the Change Picture command. You must then navigate to select the substitute image stored on your computer.

For further detailed information on replacing images within the animation sequence, please visit these previous blog posts:

http://bit.ly/EasyPersonalize
http://bit.ly/2hV71nK

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