Blind / Visual Impairment Basics

To help a child with vision loss engage in school, at home, and in the community, we must understand and support their needs as soon as we can. The resources below give basic information to help teams identify, assess, and plan for a student with visual impairment.

Understanding
Terms
Signs of
Visual Impairment
Screening, Assessment,
and Evaluation
Support and
Planning

To learn more about visual impairment and blindness

Ohio Guidelines for Working with Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Explore the tool developed to provide families, staff, and administrators with a set of guidelines and information regarding services needed to support the implementation of educational goals for students.

Introductory Series on Deafness and Blindness: Assessments

Learn more about the specialized assessments for learners who are deaf, hard of hearing or blind, visually impaired

Supporting Learners Series: Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

When learners are healthy, safe, engaged, challenged, and supported, they are more likely to enjoy learning, develop positive social skills, and achieve greater success. Find out how teachers of the visually impaired are working with teams to address the whole child in this online module series.

Learning Hub

Are you looking for accessible, on-demand learning and PD with CEUs? The Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness is excited to share the updated online Learning Hub! Create a free account, search for topics of interest, and access flexible FREE learning, while earning CEUs. Start your journey today!