Mainstream teachers will benefit from this series by gaining a deeper understanding of the characteristics and learning needs of students who are blind or have low vision. They will also gain a heightened awareness of the important role teachers can play in improving the educational outcomes of students who are blind or have low vision. Suggested practical classroom measures will be augmented by exploration of wider perspectives that include the issues of literacy development, the use of technology and the opportunities for the students’ social inclusion both in and out of class.

Content includes:

• Introduction to Vision and Vision Impairment
• Classroom adjustments
• Orientation and Mobility
• Alternate Format Materials
• Technology and key considerations for blind students and those who have low vision
• Access Technology