...Abstract This chapter outlines the importance of involving families in the education of students with visual impairments (that is, those who are blind or have low vision). It provides practical strategies, highlights the collaborative nature of special education for students with visual...

...Abstract This chapter discusses what special education means for students with visual impairments (that is, those who are blind or have low vision) including what is being done and how traditions are maintained. More specifically, this chapter explores the importance of advancing values...

..., and policymakers) need to work together and continue working together as education evolves to make this access and engagement a reality for all learners including those who are blind or have low vision. Assistive technology blind collaboration diversity low vision personnel preparation technology visual...

... yields data that inform many other evaluations and instructional decisions in the lives of students who are blind or have low vision. Observations A key to having reliable and valid assessment data of learners who are visually impaired is to take the time to observe students performing the skills being...

...Abstract Students who are visually impaired (i.e., those who are blind or have low vision) need information and advice specific to their needs when they are in the process of making the transition from the school years to their adult lives. This chapter outlines disability-specific needs...

... and materials for the child with visual impairments related to the visual impairment and provide low-vision and blindness-specific resources for the family ✓ ✓ Provide and promote effective instructional strategies related to the implications of the child’s visual impairment ✓ ✓ Source...

... in Interventions for Students with Visual Impairments An ongoing challenge that has faced educators of students who are blind for over a century is figuring out appropriate systems for reading and writing for their students ( Spungin & Huebner, 2017 ). Early efforts before braille was established...

... are blind or have low vision. An explanation of the professionals who support the unique disability-specific needs of students with visual impairments in inclusive settings is also presented. This chapter concludes with a discussion of current issues related to the inclusion of students with visual...

... specialists work closely with parents and school professionals to adapt the educational environment and support their students. Introduction to Vision Specialists Students who are visually impaired (i.e., those who are blind or have low vision) require educational programming to support their unique...