Newer editions are rarely available on tape. If classes involve field trips to off campus locations, discuss traveling needs with the student. In most instances all that will be required is for a member of the class to act as a sighted guide. Be prepared to enlarge syllabus, tests, and all handouts. The student can let you know what size font they can read.
Some students can only read on paper of a certain color or with certain contrasts.
Make sure you put no obstacles in the room such as equipment cords, carts, desks or chairs that have been moved. Tips for Positive Communications Introduce yourself and anyone else who might be present when speaking to a person with a vision impairment. Speak directly to the vision-impaired person and address him or her by name. A guide dog is trained as a working animal and should not be petted or spoken to without permission of the handler. A general rule of thumb is that the dog is working while in harness.