Be aware of low obstacles in the classroom or hallways, and remove them if possible. After showing slides or films in a darkened room begin to turn on the lights immediately, rather than continue the lesson in semi-darkness. Assign a note-taker when the room is not well lit, or allow the child to use a tape recorder if appropriate. Abrupt changes in lighting can be very uncomfortable. On class field trips, be sensitive to lighting and obstacles in the student's path.
Steps can be a problem when they are the same colour as the surface ground.
Taped books may be requested from specialist organisations for the visually handicapped. Depending on the degree of impairment, volunteers may be willing to read some assignments on tape. Feedback between the student and teacher is essential. The student needs to communicate to the teacher any problems, just as the teacher needs to point out any areas where improvement is needed. Other students may resent any special treatment given to the student above and beyond what is necessary.