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Assessing vision as part of an early intervention program for infants and children who have additional or multiple disabilities and visual impairment (MDVI).
Source: Scottish Sensory CentreDoris Willoughby offers specific ideas for the assessment of children with a visual impairment, including adaptations of existing instruments, as well as observation of the child in activities of daily living.
Source: National Federation of the Blind (NFB)Download the complete text of this resource by Chapters in Word or PDF. Chapter 12 is specific to Blindness and Low Vision.
Source: WATI (Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative)Find out the purpose of assessments and learn more about some of the different types.
Source: FamilyConnectValidation studies conducted on assessment instruments specific to children with deafblindness are summarized, with recommendations and planning checklist.
Source: Oregon Health & Science UniversityThe importance of understanding functional vision when selecting techniques for early intervention and classroom strategies.
Source: Lea-Test Ltd.A 73-page handbook on the assessment of functional vision; includes advice on low vision training. Link also includes access to book 1, covering screening for impaired vision.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO)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 Education