Student reads regular print without low vision devices and comfortably uses pocket-size magnification for reading fine print, such as the telephone book, medicine labels, dictionary, and encyclopedia. Student has diagnosis or prognosis of severe visual impairment, has a degenerative eye condition, or has severely restricted visual fields. Student exhibits strong preference for tactual exploration and learning. Student is consistently unable independently to complete assigned school work in a timely manner. Student consistently demonstrates inaccuracy when reading.
Student has difficult in reading a variety of print styles or print on colored background.
Student has a currently stable eye condition but is at risk of eventual deterioration, has a slowly progressive eye condition, has restricted visual fields, or has fluctuating vision. Student complains of watering eyes, blurring, or other visual discomfort after extensive reading or writing tasks. Student may read material in both regular and large print formats. Student reads primarily in large print format combined with optical or electronic low vision devices. Student is unable to maintain a reading rate commensurate with grade level work demands.