When there is a concern over how a student uses their functional vision, a Functional Vision Assessment (FVA) is a tool to determine how a student uses their vision in their learning environment. “Painting a picture” has been used to describe this procedure.
Practical tips for writing FVA (Functional Vision Assessment) and LMA (Learning Media Assessment) reports for students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities
Assistive technology assessments for students who are blind or visually impaired
Tips on conducting a Learning Media Assessment (LMA) for children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities
Examples of Learning Media Assessments (LMA) for students who are blind or visually impaired, looking at use of sensory channels, technology, literacy and educational implications
Press release about the settlement between NFB and PARCC regarding the accessibility of standardized tests for students who are blind or visually impaired
Assistive technology resources for students who are blind or visually impaired
Dr. Christine Roman and Dr. Sarah Blackstone, SLP present a webinar on the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for students with cortical visual impairment (CVI) and CCN (Complex Communication Needs).
Assessment rubric for teachers and O & M instructors to use with students who are blind or visually impaired
The ABC Braille Study found that many elementary-aged braille readers fail to achieve grade level expectations in reading vocabulary & comprehension.
