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Role and Function
Below is a listing of information for the
Role and Function of the Teacher of the Visually Impaired.
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Assessment of the functional vision of any student who is suspected of having a
visual disability or one who has been certified as having a visual disability.
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Provide modifications and adaptations of materials specific to a visual disability.
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Provide devices such as magnifiers and closed-captioned televisions to enlarge print.
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Provide consultation to determine modifications that can be provided by classroom
teachers.
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Provide instruction in the use of magnifiers and closed-captioned televisions to
enlarge print.
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Order large print and Braille, and auditory materials as required based upon the
visual disability.
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Enlarge and Braille required academic materials that are not otherwise available.
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Instruct students in the technology and methodologies specific to the visually impaired.
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Provide blindness education to the staff.
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