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An outline of the system used in Prague to assess the vision of young children.
Source: International Council for the Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI)Focuses on communication and the interpreter's role when assessing the vision of a person who is deafblind; includes tests and techniques for conducting the assessment.
Source: Lea-Test Ltd.In this 60-minute presentation Frances Mary D'Andrea addresses the importance of monitoring students’ progressive skills as they develop as readers and writers.
Source: Perkins eLearning Tutorial and WebinarThis one-hour webinar explores the role of the teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) in reading and writing instruction, both as a collaborator with the general classroom teacher and as a provider of specific instruction. The importance of monitoring students’ progressive skills are emphasized, with specific approaches and tools for monitoring progress of students using braille. Also available as a self-paced tutorial.
Source: Perkins eLearningThis page presents a brief overview of vision-related and developmental assessments.
Source: FamilyConnectSighted guide techniques with illustrations. A PDF is also available.
Source: Community Eye Health JournalGuidelines for offering practical assistance to people who are blind or visually impaired, including etiquette tips and sighted guide techniques. Available as a PDF.
Source: Community Eye Health JournalThe Perkins Assistive Device Center is a workshop that creates customized materials for children with disabilities. Custom-made items meet the unique needs of individuals while being affordable, durable and attractive.
Source: Perkins School for the BlindLooking for a template for assessing students with visual impairments? TSBVI provides an example for download, which can be modified as needed. Includes assessment of accessing and producing written communication, physical requirements for computer use, and recommendations. Other templates are available in PDF and RTF form for the major types and brands of assistive technology for users who are blind or visually impaired.
Source: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)In this 25 minute video, Presley shares the strategies involved in conducting an assessment to choose the right assistive technology tool for the learner.
Source: Perkins eLearning WebcastsA self-paced online course for teams assessing the assistive technology needs of students with visual impairment. Includes videos to demonstrate assessment techniques and student interaction with the potential equipment..
Source: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)These guidelines for Michigan teachers are useful for any educator whose student needs instruction in assistive technology. Includes downloadable checklists in Word and PDF format.
Source: Michigan Department of EducationATIA is a not-for-profit membership organization of manufacturers, sellers and providers of assistive technology devices and/or services.
A consumer group by and for people with visual impairments, dedicated to full inclusion and human rights.
Source: Associação dos Cegos e Amblíopes de Portugal (ACAPO)A study of the effect of age-related vision and hearing impairments on health and quality of life. From the academic journal Archives of Ophthalmology in 2006; volume 124, number 10, pages 1465-1470
Source: Archives of OphthalmologyThis study of athletes with visual impairments provides strong evidence of the value of inclusion in physical education classes and benefits of school sports participation. Note: Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader
Source: Western Michigan UniversityADP lists television programs by network, and gives instructions for enabling the service on home TVs.
Source: The Audio Description ProjectAutism Spectrum Disorder in Learners with Blindness/Visual Impairment: Comparison of Characteristics
The charts in this 6-page document by Marilyn and Jay Gense compare typical development, development of children who are blind or visually impaired, and children who have autism as well as visual impairments. The charts focus on communication, social interactions, patterns of behavior, and responses to sensory information.
Source: FocusFamiliesAuthors Perla and Ducret explain how the design of an O&M program for students with multiple disabilities should start with understanding the child's most basic needs, such as communication, safety, independence, and consistency.
Source: International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI)Visually Impaired and Blind Youth Camp