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Learning Media Assessment (LMA)

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The Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) conducts the Learning Media Assessment (LMA). The results are used to determine which senses your child uses most to get information from the environment. Additionally, decisions can be made about which method or methods your child should use for learning and literacy. If the sense of touch […]

IEP and 504 Plan: What’s the Difference, and Which Is Most Appropriate for My Child Who is Blind Or Low Vision?

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As children with blindness or low vision progress through school, parents and administrators meet regularly to review the child’s progress and set new goals. Sometimes, especially for older students, questions arise as to whether special education services are still necessary—if the student is doing well as long as basic accommodations like braille, large print, and/or […]

Accommodations and Modifications at a Glance: Educational Accommodations for Students Who Are Blind or Low Vision

A student at a table reading braille with a braille curriculum book next to him.

What Are Accommodations and Modifications? Children who are blind or have low vision can virtually do everything sighted children do. They may need to learn in different ways. They might use tools or materials suited for their needs. For example, your child may need braille instead of print materials. To understand what a rabbit is, […]

Checklist: What to Do at an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meeting for Parents of Children with Blindness or Low Vision

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On the day of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting, keep the following points in mind:

Your Service Team for Your Child with Blindness or Low Vision

When children have blindness or low vision or other disability, providing them with special education services—such as instruction from a TVI—often is not sufficient. They may need additional support or services before they can truly benefit from the education they are receiving. Such additional services might include orientation and mobility (O&M) training so that the […]