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Assistive Technology, Blind/Visually Impaired, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Dyslexia and Other Related Disorders, Inclusion, Instruction

Texas AT Support

This extensive resource has been designed for educators and families and is intended to serve as a repository of the most commonly used Assistive Technology resources.

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Blind/Visually Impaired

Students with Visual Impairments: Eligibility for Special Education

Provides information about determining the presence of visual impairment and determining educational needs.

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Deafblind, Blind/Visually Impaired

Benefits of Braille

Form used to determine and indicate the need for braille instruction.

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Blind/Visually Impaired, Deafblind, Evaluation

Overview of Visual Impairments

This course focuses on assessing students with visual impairments for additional disabilities. It is based on Marnee Loftin's book Making Evaluation Meaningful: Determining Additional Eligibilities and Appropriate Instructional Strategies for Students with Blindness and Visual Impairment.

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State Guidance, Blind/Visually Impaired, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Child Find, Evaluation

Sensory Impairments and Specific Learning Disabilities

TEA's FAQ regarding evaluating a student with a sensory impairment for a potential learning disability.

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Blind/Visually Impaired

Parent Literacy Brochure for Students with Visual Impairments- Print

Literacy media to support parents of students with visual impairments.

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Blind/Visually Impaired

State of Texas Interagency Eye Examination Report

Originally developed by the Texas Education Action Committee for the Education of Students with Visual Impairments; last revised in November 2021.

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Blind/Visually Impaired, ARD/IEP Supports

Parent Literacy Brochure for Students with Visual Impairments- Objects

Literacy media to support parents of students with visual impairments.

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Blind/Visually Impaired

Parent Literacy Brochure for Students with Visual Impairments- Tactile Symbols

Literacy media to support parents of students with visual impairments.

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Blind/Visually Impaired

Parent Literacy Brochure for Students with Visual Impairments- Picture Symbols

Literacy media to support parents of students with visual impairments.

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Texas Blind/Visually Impaired Contacts

For support or resources, contact your regional Blind/Visually Impaired specialist.

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