What are Vision Loss and Blindness?
Assessment
When students are identified as experiencing difficulties learning or facing difficulties with vision, teachers usually report the child to optometrists to be analyzed.
Some teaching suggestions
When students are identified as experiencing difficulties learning or facing difficulties with vision, teachers usually report the child to optometrists to be analyzed.
Some teaching suggestions
- Ensure availability of resources for students with visual loss (i.e. braille, large print, audio format)
- Use large text size when possible and give verbal instructions
- Introduce yourself to the student even if they may recognize your voice
- Serve as a mediator when introducing the child to a social circle