Instruction focuses on helping students locate information, conduct research, identify important details, and use effective study strategies. Students also learn how to use assistive technology and digital tools to support note-taking, organization, and information review. These skills help students become independent learners and successfully manage academic demands.​ ​Strong study skills support academic achievement, confidence, and independence across all subject areas and educational settings.

Accessing and Locating Information

Accessing and locating information is an essential skill for students who are blind or have low vision. Students must learn how to independently find materials, navigate resources, and obtain information in accessible formats. Because visual cues such as scanning shelves, locating headings, or quickly browsing pages may not be available, students benefit from direct instruction in systematic search strategies and organizational methods.​
  • Book Lists. Students learn to use book lists to identify and locate required reading materials. Instruction includes understanding how materials are organized and how to access books in appropriate formats. Access: Book Lists 
  • Locate Library Books. Students learn strategies for locating books in school and public libraries. Instruction includes understanding library organization systems and locating materials independently. Access: Locate Library Books​ ​
  • Research Skills. Students learn how to locate, access, and gather information for academic assignments. Instruction focuses on using accessible resources, identifying reliable information, and organizing research materials. Access: Research Skills ​

Effective Study Strategies

Effective study skills help students review, understand, and retain information. Students with visual impairments benefit from structured strategies that support efficient learning and information management. Instruction helps students develop consistent habits and methods that support academic success.
  • Study Skills Instruction. Students learn strategies for reviewing information, preparing for tests, and completing assignments. Instruction focuses on methods that support understanding and retention. Access: Study Skills Instruction 
  • Study Habits. Students learn routines that support consistent and effective studying. Instruction includes time management, organization, and creating productive study environments. Access: ​Study Habits ​ 
  • Identify Pertinent Information. ​Students learn to identify key information in text and instructional materials. Instruction focuses on recognizing important details and organizing information for learning. Access: Identify Pertinent Information ​​

Technology-Supported Study Tools

Accessible technology provides students with tools to access, organize, and review information efficiently. Technology supports independence by allowing students to manage information in ways that meet their individual access needs. Instruction focuses on using technology effectively to support studying and information management.​ 
  • Note Taking Apps. Students learn to use accessible note-taking tools to record, organize, and review information. Instruction focuses on using features that support efficient access and retrieval of information. Access: Note-Taking Apps
Study skills provide students with the tools needed to access information, prepare for assessments, and learn independently. Through systematic instruction and meaningful practice, students develop strategies that support long-term academic success and lifelong learning.

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