These students vary considerably. They use a variety of accommodations, equipment, and compensatory strategies based upon their widely varying needs. For many students, advancements in modern technology have made learning much more accessible. Visually impaired students can utilize enlarged print or synthesized voice adaptations on the computer. Machines are available to enlarge the print of any printed material, to convert printed material to Braille, or convert printed material into a synthesized voice.
Some students also use talking calculators or a tape recorder.
Students with visual impairments are usually aware of the equipment and services available on campus. If you notice that a student seems confused, or if you would like clarification or assistance in instructing or accommodating a student with a visual disability, please talk to the staff in the Office for Disability Services. The following is a list of suggestions that may assist you in instructing students with visual disabilities. Visually impaired students may need preferential seating. Your student should be seated near the front of the class to hear clearly what is being presented and to see as much as possible.