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Screen Readers and Talking Browsers
*   used by individuals who experience difficulty reading the standard text displayed on screen
*   produce synthesized speech output for text displayed on the computer screen, as well as keystrokes on a keyboard
*   talking browsers use the same technology as screen readers but it is for internet use
* Both can benefit those who prefer to have text read back to them

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Instructional
> provide oral instructions with visual ones
> use white chalk on a blackboard or black marker on a whiteboard
Environmental
> dim or brighten the lighting according to the needs of the student
> use preferential seating near the front of the class and near
assistive technology
Assessment
> provide enlarged copies of tests
> allow breaks to refocus/rest eyes

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Instructional
> provide copies of written texts and handouts in large print or Braille
> use appropriate assistive technology
Environmental
> keep items in predictable/predetermined places (desks, chairs, etc.)
> reduce auditory noise in the classroom
Assessment
> use assistive technology and Braille materials
> use oral tests/scribe

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*    246 million have low vision
* 90% of the world's visually impaired live in low-income settings
*    80% of all visual impairment can be prevented or cured

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-   students with low vision may be sensitive to light and glare
-   they may squint, turn their head to see better, or rub their eyes a lot
-   the may have trouble telling colours apart
-   they may bump into things

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-   the student can be fully or partially visually impaired -   those who are functionally blind my be able to see
light and darkness

-  cannot see printed materials

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Residual vision can be a interference to education in the following ways: 

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Residual vision can be a interference to education in the following ways: 

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--> learning is too slow
--> inconsistent
--> requires too much hand-eye coordination
--> requires a large amount of head movement and physical energy

"school work can be a challenge for a child who cannot keep a clear focus, deals with double vision or blurred print on pages."
- livestrong.com

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A visual impairment is an eye condition which causes a visual reduction that:

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A visual impairment is an eye condition which causes a visual reduction that:

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1. cannot be corrected with glasses
2. causes difficulty with common age appropriate tasks
3. may be totally blind
4. may be low vision with an amount of residual vision
5. requires specialized teaching methods, materials and equipment

- Individual Needs and Diversity Reference Guide