Devices such as tablets and mobile phones, along with accessibility features and specialized applications, provide alternative ways for students to read, write, access information, and communicate. Vision professionals help students and educational teams select appropriate devices, implement accessibility features, and identify applications that support student learning and independence.​ ​Providing access to appropriate technology allows students to participate fully in classroom instruction, access digital materials, and develop essential skills needed for school and future environments.

Obtaining an iPad

This section provides guidance on obtaining an iPad for educational use, including school-issued devices, funding sources, and available programs. Resources also explain how iPads support accessibility through built-in features such as VoiceOver, magnification, and display adjustments. ​Access: ​Obtaining an iPad

Apps for VI

This section includes recommended apps designed to support students who are blind or visually impaired. Apps address areas such as braille, magnification, reading, organization, note-taking, and independence across academic and daily tasks. Access: Apps for VI​

Android Apps for VI

This section provides app recommendations for Android devices that support accessibility and independence. Resources include apps for screen access, magnification, reading, navigation, and productivity. Access: Android Apps for VI
​Access to technology empowers students who are blind or visually impaired to independently access information, complete assignments, and participate fully in academic and daily activities.

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.

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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 ​