Blindness Skills Specialist Program

LEA Information

How your School District can Prepare for a Student who is Blind or Visually Impaired

When a student who is visually impaired enters school, it may be the first time the district has provided educational services for a child with a vision loss.  The information provided here is designed to give your district the initial information needed to begin educational programming for the student with a visual impairment.  If you need further assistance or clarification, please contact Jennifer Coy, Blind Skills Specialist at 1-800-401-8860 Ext. 4 or 573-651-5077.

• State Plan for Special Education Regulations Implementing Part B
   
• The Expanded Core Curriculum
   
• Locating a Teacher of the Visually Impaired or an Orientation & Mobility Instructor
   
• Identification as Blind / Visually Impaired
   
• Assessment Considerations   
   
• Unique IEP Requirements
   

• Determining Placement
   

• Assistive Technology  & Equipment for Blind / Visually Impaired