Students with visual impairments often benefit from intentional planning and access to resources that support daily routines, social understanding, literacy development, and emotional support. Vision professionals work collaboratively with educational teams and families to identify resources and implement strategies that promote independence, confidence, and full participation.​

Daily Schedule

This section provides strategies for creating accessible daily schedules using braille, tactile symbols, large print, or digital formats. Accessible schedules support organization, independence, and understanding of daily routines and expectations. 
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Social Etiquette

This section offers guidance on teaching social etiquette skills, including greetings, personal space, conversational skills, and appropriate interactions. Resources support confidence and successful participation in social environments. ​
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Summer Reading (braille)

This section provides resources to help students access braille books during the summer months to maintain and strengthen literacy skills. Guidance includes locating braille libraries, programs, and accessible reading materials. 
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Toy Selection

This section explains how to select toys that support sensory, conceptual, and skill development. Resources help families and educators choose toys that promote exploration, learning, and engagement. 
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Grief and Suffering

This section provides guidance on supporting students experiencing grief, loss, or emotional challenges related to vision loss or other life events. Resources help educators and families provide appropriate emotional support.​ 
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Obtaining Braille Books

This section includes information on locating and obtaining braille books through libraries, organizations, and educational programs. Access to braille books supports literacy development and independent reading. 
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Providing these additional supports helps ensure that students who are blind or visually impaired have access to meaningful learning experiences, develop independence, and participate fully in school and community life.

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Guide: Start Here
Tools (VI Basics)
Plan: Referrals & Eligibility
Referral & Eligibility​ ​Medical Vision Information 
FVLMALow Vision Evaluations
Other Evaluations
Plan: IEP Planning
Plan: Collaboration & Accessibility
​Collaboration Accessible Materials ​Classroom Access Instructional Access Technology Access ​Additional Supports Service Delivery Models  ​
Teach: Compensatory Skills
Compensatory Skills
Concept Development ​Alternative Communication ​Emergent Literacy ​Braille Code
​Beginning Braille ​ Braille Fluency & Comprehension  Writing Braille ​​​Nemeth Code Instruction 
​​​Tactile Graphics ​Print Concepts ​​Abacus  ​​Organization Skills​ ​​Study Skills ​​Time Management
Teach: Sensory Efficiency Skills
​Auditory & Listening Skills ​​Visual Efficiency Skills ​​Optical Device Use ​Tactile Readiness
Teach: Assistive Technology 
AT Overview ​AT Use & Maintenance Braille AT ​iOS Instruction Audio Access​ ​Video Magnifiers ​​​Basic Computer Use Computer Access ​Productivity
Teach: Social Skills
Social Skill Basics​
Non-Verbal Skills​​​​ Verbal Communication Skills Cooperative Skills Identity & Self-Awareness ​Interactions & Relationships Managing Challenges & Safety
Teach: Self Determination
Teach: Independent Living Skills
Personal Care ​Hygiene & Grooming ​Personal Health Mealtime Skills ​​​ Food Preparation
Household Skills Clothing Management ​Money & Budget Shopping & Consumerism Phone Use ​Safety & Emergency Preparedness ​​Services & Community Resources
Teach: Orientation & Mobility
Teach: Recreation & Leisure
Teach: Career & Vocational
Printables
Free Resources​ Premium Resource Library 
Teaching Strategy Printables 
​Premium Program Printables
​Premium FVLMA Printables
​ECC PrintablesCompensatory Skills Printables
Sensory Efficiency Printables
Assistive Technology Printables
Social Skills Printables
Self Determination Printables
Independent Living Printables
Recreation & Leisure Printables
Career & Vocational Printables
Evelyn Jane Stories 
Learn: Teaching Strategies & Planning
Learn: ​ECC Units
Beginning of the Year Units ​​Fall UnitsWinter Units ​​Winter Units ​​Spring UnitsAnytime Units
Learn: ​Interactive Activities
Learn: Recorded Presentations
Learn: Complete Set Bonus ​