A Step Forward

211. Teaching Students with Visual Impairment for the First Time | Tips from an O&M Specialist


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Teaching Students with Visual Impairment for the First Time? You're in the right place! Let's break down the top three essential strategies for supporting your students with low vision, blindness, or CVI in the classroom. Learn what to do right now to ensure your teaching is effective and accessible from day one.


💡 In This Episode:

Beyond the Report: A 3-Pronged Approach:

Discover what an eye report doesn't tell you and learn the critical difference between eye-based and brain-based visual impairments.

Decoding Visual Data:

Quickly make sense of key terms like visual acuity and field loss, and learn how they impact your student's classroom experience.

Making Lessons Accessible:

Find out how to adapt your existing worksheets and materials by focusing on the function of the lesson, not just the format.

The Environmental Check:

See your classroom through your student's eyes and learn why a visually "busy" classroom can create learning barriers.


Whether you’re a teacher, parent, educator, or advocate for special education and inclusive education, this video will help you stay informed about current events.


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A Step ForwardBy Kassandra Maloney

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