​Using This Site

These pages help users navigate the site, locate resources, and access instructional and professional materials efficiently.
  • Site Map. Provides a complete overview of the site structure, allowing users to quickly locate instructional articles, printable resources, and professional tools.
  • About. Explains the purpose of the site, its mission, and its role in supporting Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments and related professionals.
  • FAQs. Answers common questions about site content, membership, resource access, and instructional materials.
  • Product Support. Provides assistance with accessing purchased materials, subscriptions, downloadable resources, and technical support.

​Vision Professionals

​These pages provide an overview of the professionals who support individuals who are blind or visually impaired and explain their roles, responsibilities, and training.

​History of Visual Impairment

​These pages provide historical context, important developments, and notable individuals who have shaped the field of visual impairment.
  • Timeline of Visual Impairments. Provides a chronological overview of key developments, discoveries, and advancements in the field.
  • Biblical Passages on Blindness. Explores historical references to blindness and visual impairment in biblical texts.
  • ​Notable People. Highlights individuals who are blind or visually impaired and their contributions to society.
  • Helen Keller. Provides an overview of Helen Keller’s life and her impact on education, advocacy, and accessibility.
  • ​History of Braillewriters. Explains the development and evolution of braillewriting devices and their impact on literacy.
  • APH Museum. Provides information about the American Printing House Museum and its historical contributions.

​Professional Publications

​These pages provide professional literature and resources that support instructional practice and professional growth.
  • VI Resource Books. Provides books that support instructional strategies, Expanded Core Curriculum instruction, and service delivery.
  • Journal Resources. Provides access to professional journals that share research, instructional methods, and professional guidance.

Resource Access

Instructional articles on this site are open access and do not require an account. Free Members may access select free resources and goal banks.
Downloadable printable resources, lesson plans, recorded presentations, and ECC instructional units are available to Premium Subscribers.

Full Article List

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 ​