Vision Impairment Basics
for educators and the general public
Speaking
Some basics when speaking to the student:
Get your student’s attention before beginning to speak, with a light touch on the shoulder
Use your normal voice. Some people believe that foreigners and blind people are hearing impaired too!!
Identify yourself and any others present
Inform the student when you or others enter or leave the room
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Some basics when speaking to the student:
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