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Initial Thoughts
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What does Ms. Milton need to know about students with visual impairments?

  • 1: Overview of Visual Impairments
  • 2: Responsibilities of the General Education Teacher
  • 3: Consultation and Collaboration

With whom can Ms. Milton communicate, consult, and collaborate to meet the needs of students with visual impairments?

  • 4: Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI)
  • 5: Orientation and Mobility Specialists (O&M)
  • 6: Paraprofessionals
  • 7: Families
  • 8: Related Service Providers and Other Professionals

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  • 9: References & Additional Resources
  • 10: Credits
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Serving Students with Visual Impairments: The Importance of Collaboration (Archived)

This module underscores the importance of the general education teacher's collaborating with professionals and other individuals knowledgeable about the needs of students with visual disabilities (est. completion time: 1.5 hours).
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