What is the FVLMA

This page explains the purpose of the Functional Vision Evaluation (FVE) and Learning Media Assessment (LMA), and how they help determine how a student uses vision and accesses information. ​Access: What is the FVLMA

Environmental Observations

This page explains how to observe the student in different environments to understand how lighting, distance, and visual complexity affect visual access. ​Access: ​​Environmental Observations

Student Observations

This page explains how to observe the student’s visual behaviors, including how they look at materials, locate items, and use vision during tasks. ​Access: Student Observations

Interviews

This page explains how to gather information from teachers, families, and the student to understand visual functioning across settings. ​Access: Interviews

Assessment Kit Materials

This page explains the materials used during the FVLMA and how each tool helps assess visual functioning and learning media needs. ​Access: Assessment Kit Materials

Oculomotor Skills

This page explains how to assess eye movement skills, including tracking, scanning, and shifting gaze between targets. ​Access: Oculomotor Skills

Near Vision Acuities

This page explains how to assess near vision and how it affects reading and access to instructional materials. ​Access: Near Vision Acuities

Print Comparisons

This page explains how to compare different print sizes and formats to determine the most accessible print for the student. ​Access: Print Comparisons

Distance Acuity

This page explains how to assess distance vision and how it affects access to boards, screens, and environmental information. ​Access: Distance Acuity ​

Test Visual Fields

This page explains how to assess visual field awareness and identify any areas of reduced vision. ​Access: ​Test Visual Fields

Vision Skills

This page explains how to assess visual skills such as visual attention, fixation, and visual efficiency during functional tasks. ​Access: Vision Skills

Learning Media Assessment

This page explains how to determine the student’s primary learning media, including print, braille, auditory, or combined approaches. ​Access: Learning Media Assessment

Reading Rates

This page explains how to assess reading speed and efficiency to determine appropriate learning media and supports. ​Access: Reading Rates

Accommodations & Modifications

This page explains how to identify supports that improve visual access, including environmental, material, and instructional changes. ​Access: Accommodations & Modifications

Writing the FVE Report

This page explains how to organize assessment results and write a clear report that supports educational planning and team decision-making. ​Access: Writing the FVE Report  ​

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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
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Social Skills Printables
Self Determination Printables
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Recreation & Leisure Printables
Career & Vocational Printables
Evelyn Jane Stories 
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