Visually Impaired
Supporting Students with Visual Impairments
Students with visual impairments have unique needs that require specialized training to be successful beyond public school to get ready to further their education, become employable, and/or learn to live independently. In addition to the general curriculum received by all students, students with visual impairments need evaluation and/or instruction in the nine areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum from birth until graduation or aging out. The nine areas include:
The Expanded Core Curriculum
| Compensatory Skills | Independent Living |
| Orientation and Mobility | Recreation and Leisure |
| Social Interaction | Self-Determination |
| Career Education | Sensory Efficiency |
| Assistive Technology |
Education Service Center Region 20 program for Visual Impairments provides Supplementary Services for the Visually Impaired (SSVI) per the Regional Plan. The plan is developed through collaboration with school districts and other stakeholders. Program supports include:
- Students Birth through 22
- Training for families of students with visual impairments, vision professionals, and supervisors
- Coaching assistance in the area of Active Learning for students with visual impairments and complex needs
- Organization and support for the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) Events
- Training and support for students who are Deafblind
Active Learning Coaching Assistance
If you are interested in deepening your knowledge of active learning strategies with your student who has complex needs and is visually impaired, learn about opportunities available to receive coaching from one of our trained specialists.
For Information on workshops, cohort meetings, Let’s Talk, ECC Events click below: