Lesson 1 Accommodations: Low Vision

Consider the position, lighting, and seating needs of the student during presentations or when using text, manipulatives, transparencies or other projected images.

Provide large-print lecture notes, handouts, and worksheets.

Consider computer accommodations for writing activities. Provide a document format that can be edited electronically by the student, such as an accessible PDF file, a Word document, or a plain text document. Consult the video presentation and publication Working Together: Computers and People with Sensory Impairments.

Enlarge computer screen characters and images. For more information, consult the video presentation and publication Working Together: Computers and People with Sensory Impairments or the AccessSTEM Knowledge Base.

Give clear verbal descriptions of visual aids including video and printed content used throughout your presentation.

Consider having the student work with a partner and providing extra assistance if this activity presents significant challenges.