Vision Impaired

child reading braille

Braille/Large Print Services

  •     Coordinates with district personnel and/or vision specialists to gain access to student assignments
  •     Converts academic assignments into Braille and/or large print for students with visual assessments
  •     Delivers the assignments to the school district personnel and/or vision specialist

Vision Specialist

  •     Provides functional vision evaluations and written reports needed for ETRs
  •     Teaches students how to cope with their visual impairment
  •     Assists with completing federal, state and/or district reports
  •     Orders materials provided through Federal Quota Fund registration
  •     Researches availability of materials provided outside of American Printing House
  •     Consults and supports regular education teachers regarding students with visual impairments
  •     Provides teachers with behavior modification techniques commonly used with students with visual impairments
  •     Writes and attends annual IEPs
  •     Provides orientation and mobility services
  •     Vision specialists provide the service within the district of residency or open enrolled district
child getting eye exam