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Special Education Eligibility Criteria in the United States Related to Students with Visual Impairments and Deafblindness Overview of IDEA and Eligibility The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) sets forth special education policy in the United States, defining eligibility for services. The act specifies conditions under which students qualify for assistance, including those with “visual […]

Use our glossary as a quick reference to learn about different eye conditions and common terms used when describing them not in our other sections. The glossary is alphabetized to make it easier for you to find the information you need. – C – D – H– K – L – M – N – […]

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), states and territories in the United States are required to provide free and appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities. This includes students who are blind, have low vision, or are deafblind. Under 34 CFR §300.8(c)(13), “visual impairment including blindness” means an impairment in vision that, […]

What Is Assistive Technology (AT)? Assistive technology (AT) refers to the special devices and software that people with disabilities can use to access the environment and gain information. The law defines an assistive technology device as any item, piece of equipment, or product system (whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized) that is used to increase, […]

Existen diversas leyes que debe conocer cuando viaja en avión como persona no vidente o con visión reducida. Cuando los pasajeros pasan por un aeropuerto, están sometidos a un régimen único. La construcción de un aeropuerto se rige por las disposiciones de la Ley para Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, por su sigla en inglés). La […]