Visually Impaired Services

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Visual Impairment Services At a Glance

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:

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

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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.

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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.

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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