Personal Knowledge
Carmen Willings | teachingvisuallyimpaired.com | February 26, 2026
Personal knowledge helps students who are blind or visually impaired understand their strengths, needs, interests, goals, and the impact of their visual impairment. This self-awareness is essential for self-advocacy, career exploration, and future success. Instruction focuses on helping students describe their vision, communicate accommodations, recognize personal strengths and challenges, develop professional behaviors, and prepare for educational and employment opportunities. Strong personal knowledge skills promote confidence, independence, and the ability to make informed decisions about the future.