Teachers for the Visually Impaired

State certified teachers for students who are visually impaired or blind coordinate many services for special education directors, students, teachers, school support staff, and parents. Services include:

• Functional academic skills assessments
• Functional vision assessments and use of remaining vision
• Learning media assessments (braille, large print, recorded or electronic text)
• Special needs classroom instruction
• Adaptation of educational materials
• Assistance with specialized access technology equipment
• Independent living skills
• Recreation and socialization skills
• Career education
• Mentoring
• Workshops