Teachers of students with visual impairments are trained and certified to teach students with a visual impairment, including those with additional disabilities, the disability specific skills that they need to learn in order to participate in the least restrictive environment. This teacher will also work with the other members of the child’s education team to help them understand the best ways of working with a child who is blind or who has low vision.
TVIs teach a wide variety of skills and subjects, and have a variety of responsibilities. The particular service your student receives will depend on his or her individual needs and abilities, but they may include the following: