Resources

Professional Resources

A curated collection of evidence-based tools, materials, and guides to support your work with students who are blind or have low vision.

Assessment Tools

• Functional Vision Assessment Template – Comprehensive FVA forms with observation prompts for assessing visual functioning across educational environments.
• Learning Media Assessment Guide – Structured protocol for determining appropriate literacy media with data collection sheets.
• Expanded Core Curriculum Skills Inventory – Developmental checklists covering all nine ECC areas.

Lesson Plans & Activities

• Braille Reading Fluency Program – Ten-week structured lesson sequence with daily activities and progress monitoring.
• Tactile Discrimination Activities – Engaging hands-on activities to develop tactile sensitivity.
• Independent Travel Skills Curriculum – Complete O&M curriculum covering protective techniques through community travel.

Assistive Technology Guides

• Screen Reader Basics for Educators – Step-by-step tutorials for JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
• Accessible Technology Product Reviews – Detailed reviews and comparisons of assistive devices.
• iOS/iPadOS Accessibility Quick Start – Printable quick reference cards for accessibility features.

Material Adaptation Resources

• Tactile Graphics Production Manual – Comprehensive guide to creating effective tactile graphics.
• Accessible Worksheet Templates – Pre-formatted document templates optimized for accessibility.
• Braille Translation Software Tutorial – Learn to use Duxbury DBT and other translation software.