Effective Classroom Adaptations for Students with Visual Impairments~
This article was very informative on the different strategies and adaptations that can and should be used in the general education classroom. There are three categories of visual impairments they are; low vision, functional blindness, and blindness. Someone with low vision may work slower and need bigger print written on the board. Functional blindness means a student generally reads and writes using braille. Blindness occurs when the vision reduces so much that learning takes place using data from other senses. Many student with vision impairments, however will require mobility training, daily living skills, and social skills in order to feel comfortable in their surroundings. Although a students vision may be taken away, it was very interesting to read how well they can adjust to a general education classroom and their surroundings.
Cox P. & Dykes M. (2001) Effective Classroom Adaptations for Students with Visual Impairments. Teaching Exceptional Children, vol. 33, No. 6, pgs. 68-74
I am glad this article provided some helpful strategies. Remember that the blog should be more than a summary. Try to connect the article to other course materials or personal experiences. Or you can critique the article; was there anything you didn't agree with? Was there anything you wish were included?
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