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 * __Light Box__**
 * - It is a box with a light which is used to develop an individual’s awareness of light, color and objects.**
 * - By using a light box individuals are able to learn how to use their residual vision.**
 * - Benefits of using a light box are instruction of tracking, scanning, eye-hand coordination, visual discrimination and visual perceptual skills.**
 * - A light box can be used throughout the day, teaching individuals different skills. Examples of how it can be used throughout the day are in this article, 50 ways to use a light box ( [|www.tsbvi.edu/instructional-resources/78-50-ways-to-use-a-light-box] )**
 * - If students start using it when they are young they will learn how to use the vision they have and won’t need it later.**
 * Light Box from American Printing House for the Blind - $135.00**
 * Large Light Box from American Printing House for the Blind $460.00**
 * Small color light box pictures**
 * Small black outline light box pictures**
 * Small letter light box pictures**


 * Large color light box pictures**
 * Color sorting pegs for the light box**
 * Stringing pegs on the light box**
 * 3 Bears overlays for the light box**
 * Stacking on the light box**
 * Color blocks on the light box**
 * Spinner on the light box**


 * Basics**
 * - A computer software that extension activities can be created to transition students from the light box to the computer.**
 * - Teachers can make the activities to target skills they want students to work on. Students can use a computer which is easier to gain access to.**
 * - Wendy Buckley developed this program through American Printing House for the Blind. The cost is $40.00.**


 * Benefits**
 * - It has the same pictures that the kit sold through APH has for a regular Light Box.**
 * - The colors on the picture can be changed using this software.**
 * - The program can be used with a MAC or PC that has Microsoft PowerPoint, IntelliTools Classroom Suite, Boardmaker or Clicker 5 on it.**
 * - By using this program cause and effect, choice making and multiple choice can be taught.**


 * Constraints**
 * - Digital Light Box is a power point which has to be created. Once an individual learns how to make them; it is easy to make more.**


 * - Cause and Effect Power Point**