Teaching Students with Low Vision
If you have a student with low vision in your classroom for the first time, you probably have some questions. From what is considered low vision to …
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Art for Visually Impaired Children: An Activity About Owls
This fun art activity is great for visually impaired children as it combines learning about animals, art activities and night and day activities - all …
Continue ReadingStrategies for Engaging Students Affected With Visual Processing Disorder
What is visual processing disorder and how is it affecting the students in your classroom? By understanding the symptoms you can create effective …
Continue ReadingCommon Types and Characteristics of Visual Impairments
This article will help teachers explore common types of visual impairments that students may exhibit in the special education or regular education …
Continue ReadingUsing Graphic Organizers as Visual Aids for Students with Vision Impairments
In most classrooms, visual aids are posted everywhere in the classroom. Teachers use visual aids to enhance the learning experience for all students. …
Continue ReadingUsing Colored Overlays for Reading: Working with Students With Irlen Syndrome
Irlen Syndrome is commonly referred to as visual stress. It is when students have trouble reading black print on a white background. This is often a …
Continue ReadingTeaching Independent Living Skills to Visually Impaired Children
Visual impairment creates hurdles in the path of learning and living independently in our society for students with visual disabilities. Through a …
Continue ReadingWhat is Visual Processing Disorder? This Disability Effects How the Brain Interprets Information
Visual processing disorder does not affect the way the eyes take in information from the surrounding world, rather it is the way the brain interprets …
Continue ReadingBraille Early Reader Curriculum Options: Three Recommended Programs
Students with vision impairments use a reading method known as Braille. By running their fingers along a series of raised dots, blind students are …
Continue ReadingScripts for the Blind: Moon and Braille
Although one tends to think about Braille first when talking about script for the blind, there are other methods too. Learn about Barbier, Moon and …
Continue ReadingTypes of Assistive Technologies to Aid the Visually Impaired Student
Do you have a special student who is either completely or partially blind? Do you already know the assistive technologies or tools that this student …
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