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What Is a Vision Impairment?
People are considered visually impaired when their eyesight or vision is less than “normal”, and can’t be corrected. The eye does not see objects are usual and glasses may help but not completely.
What Problems do Students with Visual Impairments Face?
At school, visually impaired students might have trouble seeing the board from a distance. Additionally, they may find it difficult to see worksheets with small fonts. In P.E. visually impaired students can have a hard time seeing the ball when they play sports.
What can Teachers do?
Let your student sit at the front of the class, if it helps them see the board.
Post your slideshows in Schoology or Google classroom so your student can access it on their device and follow along with the slides on the board. An app called Screenleap will also help your student see the board. Whatever is on the board will be on their personal device.
For some visually impaired students, BIGGER is not always BETTER.
If they are sun sensitive, make sure your student is not facing the windows. If necessary, let them wear sunglasses and hats. Keeping the blinds down and the lights on can also help.
Talk with your student to find out if they are able to see all of your worksheets. If not, print the worksheet with enlarged fonts for your student. Uploading the PDF of the worksheet on Schoology or Google classroom will also help.
If you are reading a picture book to the class, go to the visually impaired student’s desk to show them the pictures.
Give visually impaired students extended time on tests, because it takes them longer to read.
What can Parents do?
If your child really wants to play sports, ask your P.E. teacher if they can use a glow in the dark ball for sports. Please keep in mind that some children with low vision will still find it difficult to see the ball, even if it is bright and can light up.
Using a monocular will help your child see things from far.
A magnifier will help your child see small things. They can use it to read books, worksheets, etc.
Ask your school if your child can receive vision services, such as a vision impairment teacher and an Orientation and Mobility Specialist.
Investing on an iPad would be a good idea. Some children with vision impairments will find it easier to take tests on an iPad.
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