Support and Related Services

Purpose/Function

Teacher consultants for the visually impaired serve students with visual impairments enrolled in school programs other than those designated specifically for students with visual impairments. This would include regular education classrooms, Learning Disability Programs, ECDD Classrooms, etc.

Orientation and mobility instructors serve all students with visual impairment in programs mentioned above as well as students enrolled in visual impairment center programs.

1. A variety of direct services are provided to students which may include:

• Concept development and academic needs

• Braille communication skills

• Social/emotional support

• Sensory/motor skills

• Daily living skills

• Career and vocational awareness

• Evaluation and testing

• Community-based instruction

• Vision awareness

• Orientation and mobility-sighted guide techniques; cane techniques; community travel, and environmental awareness

2. Vision specialists may also provide:

• Technical assistance to teachers and professionals in using equipment and appropriate adaptations.

• In-services for professionals and parents.

  Eye Report (ofm)

  Eye Report (pdf)