Providing instructional access involves adapting teaching methods, materials, and classroom routines so students can independently gather information, engage in learning activities, and demonstrate their knowledge. These adaptations allow students to access the same curriculum as their peers while supporting independence and active participation.​
Vision professionals work collaboratively with classroom teachers to implement strategies that support access during lectures, classroom discussions, group activities, and subject-specific instruction. These strategies help ensure that instructional content is presented in ways students can understand and use effectively.

Lectures & Instruction

This section provides strategies to ensure students who are blind or visually impaired can fully access verbal instruction and classroom presentations. Guidance includes verbalizing visual information, providing accessible materials, and supporting note-taking and engagement. Access: ​​Lectures & Instruction ​​

Morning Meeting

This section offers strategies to ensure students can actively participate in morning routines, including calendar activities, schedules, and group discussions. Resources support access to visual information and promote inclusion and independence. ​Access: Morning Meeting​

Functional Skills Curriculum

This section explains how to incorporate instruction that supports real-world independence, including organization, self-advocacy, daily living skills, and Expanded Core Curriculum areas. Guidance helps students develop skills necessary for school and life success. Access: Functional Skills Curriculum​

Language Arts

This section provides adaptations to support reading, writing, and literacy development. Resources include accessible reading formats, writing tools, and instructional strategies that promote literacy skill development. Access: Language Arts​

Math Adaptations

This section includes strategies and tools to support access to mathematical concepts, including tactile graphics, adapted worksheets, accessible calculators, and organizational strategies for solving problems. Access: Math Adaptations​

Science Adaptations

This section provides guidance on adapting science instruction, including hands-on exploration, tactile models, accessible lab materials, and strategies to support understanding of visual concepts. Access: ​Science Adaptations ​​

Social Studies Adaptations

This section offers strategies to support access to maps, charts, timelines, and other visually presented information. Resources include tactile adaptations and instructional techniques to support concept development. Access: Social Studies Adaptations​

Age Appropriate Materials

This section explains how to ensure students have access to materials that are both accessible and developmentally appropriate. Guidance supports maintaining high expectations while providing necessary accommodations. Access: Age Appropriate Materials
Providing instructional access allows students who are blind or visually impaired to participate fully in academic instruction, develop essential skills, and achieve educational success alongside their peers.

Resource Access

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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 ​