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Initial Thoughts
Perspectives & Resources

What resources should Ms. Milton consult to learn more about Evan’s and Emily’s needs?

  • 1: Getting Started
  • 2: The Individualized Education Program
  • 3: The Student and the Family
  • 4: The Professionals

What should Ms. Milton consider when planning her room?

  • 5: Tips for Setting up Your Classroom
  • 6: Helping Students Navigate the Classroom

What is all this equipment? Where should Ms. Milton put it?

  • 7: Materials and Devices Used by Students With Visual Impairments
  • 8: Tips for Helping Students With Visual Impairments Use Assistive Technology

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  • 9: References & Additional Resources
  • 10: Credits
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Accommodations to the Physical Environment: Setting Up a Classroom for Students with Visual Disabilities (Archived)

The resources in this module offer helpful tips on setting up the physical aspects of your classroom and will introduce types of equipment used by students with visual disabilities (est. completion time: 1 hour).
Note: This resource will no longer be updated.

Work through the sections of this module in the order presented in the STAR graphic above.

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