Students with visual impairments have very unique needs that must be addressed if they are going to graduate ready for further education, employment, and/or independent living. In addition to the general curriculum that all students receive, students with visual impairments, starting at birth, also need evaluation and/or instruction in the expanded core curriculum. These nine areas include:
Visually Impaired Services
Visual Impairment Services At a Glance
The Expanded Core Curriculum
Compensatory skills
Orientation and mobility skills
Social interaction skills
Career education and planning
Assistive technology
Independent living skills
Recreation and leisure skills
Self-determination
Sensory efficiency
At Region 10, ESC, the Visual Impairments Program supports:
Students birth through 22
Training for families of students with visual impairments, vision professionals, and supervisors
Coaching assistance in the area of Active Learning for students with complex needs
Organization and support for Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) events
Training and supports for students who are Deafblind
Coaching Assistance in Active Learning
If you are interested in deepening your knowledge of active learning strategies with your student who has complex needs, learn about the opportunities available to receive coaching from one of our trained specialists.
Online VI Assistive Technology Library Resource
An online tool designed to save team members time on researching information related to assistive technology for students with visual impairments.
Professional Development Archives
Lunch & Learn Webinars
Region 10 offers a variety of workshops and trainings. This page lists Region 10 Lunch & Learn Webinars for professionals, paraprofessionals, and family members. CEUs and ACVREP credits are only available to those who have registered and attended the session on the date it is presented.
Contacts
Program Coordinator
Betsy Gilchrist
972-348-1690
Email Betsy Gilchrist
Consultant
VI/Orientation & Mobility
Alexa Poynor
972-348-1658
Email Alexa Poynor
Administrative Assistant
Melina Renteria
972-348-1354
Email Melina Renteria