A district may not be aware of the resources available locally or nationally to guide and assist schools, educators, and families. As a result, resources and referrals are provided to schools and families regarding available services offered by agencies or other entities. To request professional development, technical assistance or resources/referrals from the Blindness … [Read more...] about Resources available from the Blindness Skills Specialist
Eligibility The Missouri guidelines indicate a student is considered as having a visual impairment and eligible for specialist education services when these criteria are met:: An eye report from an optometrist or ophthalmologist indicating the student has a progressive visual condition or a visual impairment with an acuity of 20/70 or less in the better eye after best … [Read more...] about Missouri Eligibility Criteria for Visual Impairment
Making a geometry worksheet tactile using Geo-Figures. Creating with Geo-Figures … [Read more...] about Creating Math Worksheet with Geo-Figures
National Association for Parents of Visually Impaired Children: NAPVI provides support, resources and referrals for parents who have a child with a visual impairment. … [Read more...] about National Association for Parents of Visually Impaired Children
Family Connect: This is a website created through a partnership between AFB and NAPVI FamilyConnect is a web site created by American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) and National Association for Parents of Visually Impaired Children … [Read more...] about Family Connect