Optical Device Use, Part 2: Visual Access In a Range of Environments

Eyes on the World: Visual Access in a Range of Environments is presented by Chrissy Cowan, TVI, and Cynthia Bachofer, TVI, CLVT from the Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired Outreach Program. This video addresses unique characteristics of students with low vision, generalizing the optical device skills to the community, for near and distance tasks, and specialized instruction to teach or reinforce skills skills specific to home and community settings.
This program was produced in collaboration with the Lions Clubs International Foundation, Kansas Lions, Kansas School for the Blind, and Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments:
- Introduction and Terminology
- Each Student is Unique
- Device Use in Multiple Settings
- Instruction in Community Settings
- Conclusion

Click the Resources button for a transcript (txt), handout (pdf) and/or audio recording (mp3).