The nature of an additional disability prohibits tactual reading. Student, when systematically assessed, exhibits inability to process tactual information with any accuracy and facility. Student does not require extensive modifications in natural or artificial lighting in order to read comfortably for extended periods of time. Reading rate and accuracy is commensurate with student's expected grade level. Performance level is commensurate with overall ability.
Student can use print easily for all academic, nonacademic, and vocational needs.
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.