Students with Visual Impairments
Modifications and Accommodations
Definition of Visual Impairment
According to IDEA:
Visual impairment including blindness means an impairment in vision that, even with correction, adversely affects a child's educational performance. The term includes both partial sight and blindness.
How Can We Teach Students with Visual Impairments in an Online Classroom?
General Modifications
- Use fonts and colors that are simple and easy to read
- Be careful not to put too much information in an announcement... this can be overwhelming and difficult to see
- Try to use audio feature on announcements and when giving feedback
- Give hands on activities, when possible
- If the student needs larger print, be willing to provide this on worksheets
- Include charts and graphs, when possible
A Great Website!
The Described and Captioned Media Program
- This website allows you to search for videos with captions