About Visual Impairment and IEP Accommodations

Visual Impairment includes both blindness and low vision that, even with correction, affects a student's educational performance. Accommodations for visual impairment focus on providing information through alternative formats and ensuring physical access to materials and the school environment.

Common accommodations include large-print or braille materials, screen readers and magnification software, audio descriptions, tactile graphics, extended time for reading tasks, preferential seating, and high-contrast materials. Students may also need orientation and mobility instruction to navigate the school safely.

A Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) should be involved in developing the IEP. They can conduct specialized assessments and recommend specific tools and accommodations. Your child may also be entitled to books in accessible formats through organizations like Bookshare or the National Library Service.