Preferential seating may be requested by some students who are blind or visually impaired. The capacity to read written material depends on conditions such as degree of contrast, brightness, color, etc. It is preferable that the student and instructor discuss various methods and techniques for presentation of visual information that would work to maximum advantage for both. The students who are blind or visually impaired would miss a great deal of information if presented this way. Using this slight modification, the students who are blind or visually impaired receives as much information as a sighted student.
Some students use guide dogs.
There is no need to worry about the guide dog disturbing the class, since these dogs are highly trained and disciplined. It is a good idea to remember that, as tempting as it may be to pet a guide dog, the dog, while in harness, is responsible for guiding its owner. It should not be distracted from that duty. Another area in which students who are blind or visually impaired will need modifications is in testing. Discuss test modifications as early in the semester as possible.