Reading Strategies for Students with Visual Impairments: A Classroom Teacher's Guide

This 26-page guide from SET BC (Special Education Technology British Columbia) offers a selection of strategies to address the reading needs of students with visual impairments.

Table of Contents

• Introduction

  • Environmental Considerations 
  • Student Considerations
  • Reading Strategy Checklist

• Section 1: Paper Strategies

  • Provide Regular Print
  • Use Handheld Magnification with Regular Text
  • Enlarge Small Amounts of Text, Pictures, Diagrams, Charts on Photocopier
  • Provide Large Print Version of the Text
  • Use Stand-alone Video Magnification
  • Use Video Magnification with Computer Integration
  • Provide Paper Copies in Braille

• Section 2: E-text Strategies

  • Provide E-text with no Enhancements
  • Change Appearance of Text and/or Background
  • Magnify Text and/or Computer Screen
  • Provide E-text with Tracking Support
  • Provide E-text with Auditory Support
  • Provide E-text with Refreshable Braille

• Section 3: Auditory Strategies

  • Use a Live Reader
  • Provide Auditory Books on CD
  • Provide Books in Digital Audio Format