Curriculum Adaptations
Some students will need adaptations to the core curriculum in order to access instruction. This section provides suggestions on ways to adapt the standards.
Numbers & Counting
Number sense refers to a students fluidity and flexibility with numbers as well as the concept that numbers mean and an ability to perform mental math and make comparisons to math in the environment. This page provides an overview of adaptations and materials for instructing students in numbers and counting.
Algebra, Patterns & Functions
Algebra is about finding the unknown or it is about putting real life problems into equations and then solving them. In teaching algebra, some adaptions will that will allow students who are blind or visually impaired to access the concepts and skills. This page provides an overview of adaptations and materials for instructing students in patterns, functions, and algebra.
Geometry & Spatial Sense
Geometry and Spatial sense are best taught through concrete hands-on experiences when instructing students who are blind or visually impaired. This is beneficial not only for students with visual impairments but for students with normal vision as well. This page provides an overview of adaptations and materials for instructing students in geometry and spatial sense.
Measurement & Data Collection
There are many materials available to make measurement, probability and data collection activities accessible to students who are blind or visually impaired. Using real objects and materials can make experiences more concrete for the student. This page provides an overview of adaptations and materials for instructing students in graphing, probability, and data.
Early Literacy Experience
This page provides suggestions for selecting children's books, poems or songs that relate to the unit, to familiar experiences or books that suggest new experiences the class will be encountering.
Create Tactual Books
Students will not only need to learn to read braille, but to write braille as part of their literacy program. Encourage students to write about areas of interest and practice reading back what they wrote. This page provides strategies for developing braille writing skills.
Reading Instruction
Students who are blind or visually impaired will may need adaptations to access the language arts program. Literacy and reading skills are foundational skills that will allow the student to access all areas of the curriculum. This page discusses strategies for reading instruction.
Reading Efficiency
Students with visual impairments need special considerations to develop strong literacy skills. This page discusses ways to increase reading efficiency for print readers as well as for braille readers.
Science Adaptations
Students who are blind or visually impaired cannot casually observe experiments or videos of science experiments. This page provides suggestions and recommendations for adapting the science curriculum to make it accessible to all the students.
Science Materials
The student who is blind or visually impaired will typically need some accommodations to safely and fully access the science curriculum. This page provides suggestions for science materials that are adapted for the student who is blind or has low vision.
Social Studies Adaptations
Whether studying historical events or geographic locations, all students benefit from hands-on experiences with artifacts or items from different cultures to help in understanding. This page provides suggestions and recommendations for adapting the social studies curriculum to make it accessible.
Resources to Support You in Teaching Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired
Free Membership
Sign up for free membership to access the FREE downloadable handbooks and handouts on the Free Printables page along with access to the Goal Bank pages. Simply click on the Log In | Register link in the navigation bar. If you haven't joined yet, you will be prompted to create a password.
ECC Complete Set Bonus
Purchase the TVI's Guide to Teaching the ECC Complete Set and immediately unlock the pages within the ECC Complete Set Bonus including bonus printables, interactive sensory stories, interactive matching activities, interactive choice making activities, job task box activities and MORE! This is my way of continuing to support you and say "Thank you!" for choosing to purchase the Complete Set.
"All individuals, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, have the right to an opportunity to learn to read and write in order to increase and enhance their educational opportunities, vocational success, communicative competence, self-empowerment capabilities, and independence."
- Center for Literacy and Disability Studies
|
Teaching Students with Visual Impairments LLC
All Rights Reserved 
|