Visual Impairments Including Blindness by https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1 Disability Fact Sheet en-us 2022-10-12 17:04:11 UTC 2022-10-13 00:26:18 UTC hello@padlet.com Disability/Learning Needs; Acronyms rodgersra21 https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337694398 Visual Impairments Including Blindness (VI)

“The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines “visual impairment including blindness” as an impairment in vision that, even with correction, adversely affects a child’s educational performance. The term includes both partial sight and blindness.” (Intermediate Unit 1, 2022). ]]> 2022-10-12 21:16:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337694398 Characteristics rodgersra21 https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337695070 -Eyes water excessively
-Eyes are red, inflamed, or swollen
-Eyes look dull, wrinkled, or cloudy
-Eyes are not aligned
-Clumsiness
-Short attention span
-Blink frequently or squint when viewing things
-Sensitive to light
-Hold objects close to their face
-Poor eye-hand coordination 
-Poor academic performance 
]]> 2022-10-12 21:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337695070 Identification Procedures and Service Delivery rodgersra21 https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337696028 Introduction to Contemporary Special Education New Horizons mentions, “In most states, vision screenings are recommended for school-age children. During a screening, students typically receive a cursory test of their visual acuity using a Snellen chart” (Smith, et al., 2018, p. 380). The students are also observed by a school nurse and teachers. They observe how the student acts in the classroom and how they perform. “Once a screening identifies possible eye or vision problems the student is then referred for further diagnosis and treatment to an eye specialist” (Smith, et al., 2018, p. 380). They might see an Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, or Optician. Most students who are visually impaired receive their education in a regular classroom like all the other students. There are accommodations that take place for these students to learn.  ]]> 2022-10-12 21:18:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337696028 Content: Adaptations/Accommodations rodgersra21 https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337696437 Presentation- recorded test, descriptive videos, enlarged print, magnification devices, braille 

Setting- sit closer to the front of the class, direct lighting, reduced glare, minimized visual distractions, keep walkways open

Response- scribes, voice recorders, recording answers in a booklet, brailler

Scheduling or Timing- extra time, breaks, test across multiple days 
]]> 2022-10-12 21:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337696437 Behavior Management and Social Strategies, Adaptations, or Accommodations rodgersra21 https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337697170 Behavior Management- Allow students with visual impairments to choose their seating so they pay attention and stay focused. Since they also have a hard time sitting still, allow them to have fidget toys and participate in class. Allowing them to work in groups can help with their behavior as well. This will allow them to have someone to read directions and make sure they stay focused. You can also provide the student with a way to organize their work, so they complete the task in a timely manner. 

Social Strategies- Introduction to Contemporary Special Education New Horizons list tips for promoting positive social interactions. “For the student with low vision or blindness, provide instruction and practice in everyday social conventions (turning toward the speakers), prompt and reinforce students when they display appropriate body language, teach appropriate methods for initiation conversations and activities with others, teacher and monitor appropriate eating etiquette (e.g., chewing with your mouth closed), and explain why improper manner might irritate peers, and provide instruction on nonverbal cues, such as tone of voice, to interpret another person’s emotional state or reaction” (Smith, et al., 2018, p.385). 
]]> 2022-10-12 21:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337697170 Resources for Teachers (National) rodgersra21 https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337698144 This website offers several programs, services, and resources for educators of visually impaired and blind students. ]]> 2022-10-12 21:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337698144 Resources for Teachers (State) rodgersra21 https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337698914 This website has a lot of information on Visual Impairment students in North Carolina and how teachers can prepare for visually impaired students. It lists teacher preparation programs and schools, DPI visual impairment resources, Unified English Braille transition timeline, assistive technology, etc. It also lists visual impairment consultants. ]]> 2022-10-12 21:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337698914 Resources for Teachers (Local) rodgersra21 https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337699915 This website offers different lessons that teachers can use to meet the needs of students with visual impairments. It teaches them different strategies to use when forming lessons to meet the needs of these students. ]]> 2022-10-12 21:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337699915 Resources for Parents (National) rodgersra21 https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337701183 This website offers many resources for parents of children who are blind or visually impaired. It talks about what the organization stands for, how families can connect to support one another, eye condition-specific information, etc. ]]> 2022-10-12 21:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337701183 Resources for Parents (State) rodgersra21 https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337702456 This website was created by UNC School of Social Work, and it provides parents with information about visual impairments and blindness. It also contains different resources, questions, connections, and services. ]]> 2022-10-12 21:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337702456 Resources for Parents (Local) rodgersra21 https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337703224 This website contains information about visual impairments, and it encourages parents to participate in a research study with Duke Child studies. They also provided images and announcements for parents to follow.  ]]> 2022-10-12 21:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337703224 References rodgersra21 https://padlet.com/rodgersra21/ru0id55or2ve71k1/wish/2337705319 Adapting Materials for Students with Visual Impairments. (2016, October 20). Retrieved from https://study.com/academy/lesson/adapting-materials-for-students-with-visual-impairments.html.

Educators. Educators | National Federation of the Blind. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2022, from https://nfb.org/our-community/educators 

FamilyConnect. The American Foundation for the Blind. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2022, from https://www.afb.org/blindness-and-low-vision/familyconnect-8160 

Keefer, A. (2019, December 6). Characteristics of a visually impaired child. Hello Motherhood. Retrieved October 12, 2022, from https://www.hellomotherhood.com/characteristics-of-a-visually-impaired-child-4886241.html 

Navigate. FSP. (2014, October 10). Retrieved October 12, 2022, from https://fsp.unc.edu/node/71 

NC DPI. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2022, from https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/classroom-resources/exceptional-children/resources-unique-needs/visual-impairments 

Smith, Deborah Deutsch & Tyler, Naomi Chowdhuri & Skow, Kimberly Garner. Introduction to Contemporary Special Education New Horizons. Pearson. 2018. 

Specialized programs / visually impaired. / Visually Impaired. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2022, from https://www.pitt.k12.nc.us/Page/5562 

Visual impairment support. Special Education Services. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2022, from https://www.iu1.org/departments/special-education-services/visual-impairment-support 
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