Connecting People. Enhancing Access.

Training for people with disabilities and their support teams to enhance
independence and social connections, fostering a more inclusive Indiana.

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Hand Under Hand
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My name is Genevieve Barnes, I am a licensed special educator and accredited assistive technology trainer. I have taught people with disabilities from Uganda to the United States, from 7 months to 72 years. I specialize in deafblindness and complex communication needs with an emphasis on tactile symbol systems and accessibility.

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Professional headshot of Genevieve Barnes, sitting in a leather chair, facing the camera, wearing a red blouse and glasses. A laptop and braille writer are on a desk in the background.
Woman with a visual impairment in a jacket sitting with colleagues at a large table, reads from a smartphone and wears earbuds during a business meeting. A white board with text is in the background.

Services

I train people with blindness/low vision and complex communication needs. I provide direct services to individuals and collaborate with support teams, including school staff, family, community members, employers, and colleagues. I will help you reach your goals by enhancing your independence and social connections.

Assistive Technology Training

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Tactile
Team Training

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Reviews

Feedback from learners of all ages and abilities.

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☆☆☆☆☆ 5/5

It gives me hope that I can help a student communicate in a variety of ways. I like how it stressed that every student is ready for AAC

Teacher, Indianapolis Public Schools
☆☆☆☆☆ 5/5

Ms Genevieve came prepared, having researched what I needed, and was ready to help me learn

 

SJ, Consumer

☆☆☆☆☆ 5/5

Genevieve is excellent in what she does. She taught me so much about tactile communication, how to teach concepts, how to collect data, as well as sign language.

Monica, Intervener
Young girl with low vision wearing a purple top and glasses, reaching for mosaic pegs on the board with an adult hand underneath her hand.
A man's hands reading on a bluetooth braille display. He is wearing blue jeans, sitting on a black leather couch, and a smart phone is rest on his leg with text on screen.

A Non-invasive Approach

For auditory and visual learners: I teach through modeling, structured discovery, and role-play. I break down multi-step routines into manageable chunks and provide multiple practice opportunities. 

For tactile learners: I place my hands under your hands so that you can learn directly through mine while retaining autonomy. 

I analyze tasks and provide step-by-step instructions in braille, large print, picture symbols, social stories, videos, and audio recordings. 

My training is tailored to meet you at your level of experience and gradually reduce support until you feel confident and comfortable.