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Community helpers are people whose jobs help other people every day.
Hidden Curriculum of Vision
Community Helpers
Understanding that community helpers are people whose jobs provide important services that keep communities healthy, safe, educated, connected, and functioning. Applicable Learners Blind Low Vision CVI Multiple Disabilities Autism AAC Users Deafblind Developmental Delays Early Childhood Elementary Students Secondary Students Related Concepts Community Jobs Responsibility Safety Neighborhood Transportation School Hospital Library Helping Others Cooperation Trust Service Independence Careers Community helpers are on...
Also known as: People Who Help in the Community
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Why Vision Matters
Children who are sighted naturally learn about community helpers through everyday observation. They watch firefighters respond to emergencies, mail carriers deliver packages, teachers lead classrooms, construction workers build roads, grocery employees stock shelves, and police officers direct traffic. These repeated visual experiences help children connect...
Why This Matters Long-Term
Understanding community helpers supports orientation, safety, science, social studies, planning, community participation, conversation, recreation, travel, and independent decision making.
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PrerequisiteEnvironmental Concept: NeighborhoodYou are hereCommunity Helpers
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Environment and Community Knowledge - Readiness Framework
Shared readiness framework for concepts in the environment and community knowledge family.
Complete implementation guidance is member-only.Environment and Community Knowledge - Learning Target Framework
Shared learning target framework for concepts in the environment and community knowledge family.
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