Mrs. Michael’s Class

Visual Impairments Resource—Room 509

I not only have an “unusual” look, and an usual room, I’m not the usual conventional teacher and that is good for you!

*Get content area teachers a list of accommodations*Order large print /Braille text and appropriate equipment/materials*Give instruction in using equipment for your vision*Administer some tests to see what’s appropriate. *Open/write your IEP*Visit classes as a consultant

You just need a few changes to do the same as the other students

Sit closer to the board Have print enlarged or Brailled Tell your teacher when something is hard to

see Use special equipment when you need it!

Means you have a “resource class” for students with visual impairments.

Class scheduled as “Visual Impairments Study Skills.”Learn to use special equipment and materials.Get help with homework.Get extra help with class work.Learn self advocacy.Learn self-help skills.

Means you are in a self-contained class with a place for your things in that teacher’s class. Your teacher gets consultation.

You still receive services from a V.I. teacher.Your teacher is helped to find the best materials and equipment for you.You may not be pulled from a class but the V.I. teacher may see you in someone else’s class…ORThe V/I. teacher may only talk to your teacher(s) to make sure accommodations are being made for you.

Preferential Seating Extended Time Sun visors/sunglasses Closed blinds/curtains, lowered lights Small group/individualized instruction Transferred Answers/ Writing on tests (instead of using scantrons) Individual Testing Peer note takers Tape recorded notes and materials Hard copies of overhead projections Typed homework/assignments Shorter assignments Computer Screen readers Use of Abacus/talking calculator Organized notebooks Resource class for students with visual impairments

Braille note takers Enlarging/talking computer programs Magnifiers Sun visors/sunglasses CCTV Bold-line writing paper Large Print/Braille text books Large Print/Braille worksheets Tape recorders Tactile graphics Computer Screen readers Use of Abacus/talking calculator Organized notebooks Monocular

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