How does the VI help implement inclusive practices for students with vision impairment (describe at least 4 techniques)?

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

If participation in a general classroom setting is deemed most appropriate, the TVI works collaboratively with the educational team to accomplish the following:
1. Ensure that all educational materials are provided in appropriate media (e.g., large print, regular print with use of optical devices, braille, recordings), new technologies are making it relatively easy for educators some of these tasks themselves, sometimes more quickly than they could be completed by the VI specialist (Farnsworth & Luckner, 2008)
2. Ensure that the student is instructed in the use of appropriate devices and technology and that these devices are available in the learning environment
3. Provide specialized instruction related to compensating for the visual impairment
4. Recommend seating requirements and other environmental modifications (e.g., lighting control, glare reduction, reading boards)
5. Ensure that teachers and other professionals who provide direct instruction understand the unique needs of students with visual impairments
6. Recommend modifications, if appropriate, in assignments or testing procedures
7. Collaborate with members of the educational team on methods and techniques for including students with visual impairments in routine learning experiences
8. Provide opportunities for students without disabilities to better understand visual impairment