Welcome!

The mission of Teaching Students with Visual Impairments is to provide all persons involved in the student's education with the necessary resources they need to help each student become successful members of their communities and to equip those in the visual impairment field with a readily available resource to meet the wide range of needs of the students they serve. If you are entering, or currently in the vision field, you will find information related to all areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum as well as other resources related to all aspects of instructing students with visual impairments and adapting the environment, materials, and method of instruction. You will also find information on teaching strategies, professional development opportunities, and resources to continue your professional growth. If you are a classroom teacher, therapist or administrator unfamiliar with working with students who are blind or visually impaired, this site will assist you in preparing and creating a learning environment that is adapted to meet the unique needs of the students and to help you confidently teach them. ​

Free Printables

Sign up for free membership to access the FREE downloadable resources to support your district's vision program on the Free Printable pages. Simply click on the Log In | Register link in the navigation bar at the top of the page and follow the directions to register and create your password. 

VI Store

In the VI Store you will find ECC instructional resources I have created. You can also purchase braille jewelry I've designed and hand embossed. Finally, you may purchase job postings here. 

Jobs Available

Thinking about move? View the latest job postings to learn about great opportunities near you...or in a new location! 

VI Articles

I have written a number of articles in many areas related to serving individuals who are blind or visually impaired that I hope you find helpful. I have written the articles through research and my personal experience teaching students with visual impairments for over 20 years. Article areas include Professional Practice, Foundations of Visual Impairments, VI Service, Adaptations, Assistive Technology and Instruction in all areas of the ECC.

ECC Complete Set Bonus 

If you've purchased the TVI's Guide to Teaching the ECC Complete Set, I have created a bonus section just for you as my way of continuing to support you and a way to say "Thank you!".  I am continuing to create resources to support my students especially during extended online instruction. Visit this section often to see what new materials are available to support your students!

Presentations & Workshops

Are you interested in having me join your team? I am available to present a sessions or full day workshops for your VI team or organization. Visit the Workshops page to learn more about presentations available and full day workshops. 

eCourses

I have created a series of recorded ecourses to support fellow TVI's. Once purchaed, the associated ecourse page will be unlocked and you will have access to the recorded presentation, slide handout for taking notes, full transcript and associated resources. When you finish watching the presentation and taking notes, take the short quiz to demonstrate participation and receive a certificate of attendance. 

Braille Jewelry

Share your love of braille and start a conversation! I created these necklaces because I wanted to embrace my love of braille and share with others about my role as a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments. I created a range of colorful, unique and fun statement pieces. I have handcrafted each piece and hand emboss each item in UEB contracted braille by default. I hope you like these pieces! 

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart." ​​​-Helen Keller