Teachers of the visually impaired provide educational services needed by students who are blind or visually impaired. These services include but are not limited to:

• Assessing and evaluating educational strengths and needs including educational functional vision assessments.

• Recommending appropriate service delivery plans.

• Providing training in the use of adapted materials and devices.

• Providing instruction and training in the use of computer and other adaptive technology.

• Providing Instruction in the reading and writing of Braille.  During the winter of 2010 the Sunday New York Times discussed the issue of Braille Literacy. You may view this article online at this link <Listening to Braille> or dowload a pdf copy from our site at this link NYT Listening to Braille.pdf

• Consulting with classroom teachers and parents regarding the impact of visual impairment on development and learning.