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Monocular and Magnifier Training Documents

Documentation tools for training students to use low vision devices, such as monoculars and magnifier.

By Cindy Bachofer and Chris Tabb

This set of tools is designed for teachers of the visually impaired (TVIs) and Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS) to use when training students with Low Vision to use monoculars and magnifiers.  The documents can be used for support, documentation, and reinforcement of skills in teaching students to use these Low Vision devices.

The documents include:

Instructions for Completing the Optical Device (monocular and magnifier) Training Record 

Instructions for Completing the Optical Device Training Record
Instructions for Completing the Optical Device Training Record

Magnifier Training Record

Magnifier Training Record
Magnifier Training Record

Monocular (Telescope) Training Record

Monocular (telescope) Training Record
Monocular (telescope) Training Record

Record of Calculated Scores for Device Training

A record of calculated scores for device training
A record of calculated scores for device training
Collage for Monocular and Magnifier training