Overview

Visual Impairment Services At a Glance

Teacher and student wearing white cane day t-shirts and holding a sign Students with visual impairments have very unique needs that must be addressed if they are going to graduate ready for further education, employment, and/or independent living. In addition to the general curriculum that all students receive, students with visual impairments, starting at birth, also need evaluation and/or instruction in the expanded core curriculum. These nine areas include:

The Expanded Core Curriculum

Compensatory skills
Orientation and mobility skills
Social interaction skills
Career education and planning
Assistive technology

Independent living skills
Recreation and leisure skills
Self-determination
Sensory efficiency

At Region 10, ESC, the Visual Impairments Program supports:

Students birth through 22
Training for families of students with visual impairments, vision professionals, and supervisors
Coaching assistance in the area of Active Learning for students with complex needs
Organization and support for Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) events
Training and supports for students who are Deafblind

Region 10 VI Technical Assistance Request

Coaching Assistance in Active Learning

If you are interested in deepening your knowledge of active learning strategies with your student who has complex needs, learn about the opportunities available to receive coaching from one of our trained specialists.

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