How can a visually impaired learner be motivated?

Encourage the student to use visual aids/resources that have been prescribed (e.g. glasses, magnifiers, big-print books, etc). Seat the student appropriately in the classroom (e.g. in the middle towards the front). Make sure lighting is suitable. Make efforts to eliminate the risk of glare from the desk and whiteboard.

What are the possible impacts of having visual impairment to students?

The presence of a visual impairment can potentially impact the normal sequence of learning in social, motor, language and cognitive developmental areas. Reduced vision often results in a low motivation to explore the environment, initiate social interaction, and manipulate objects.

What are the characteristics of students with visual impairment?

In school, kids may:

not be able to see objects at a distance, like on a whiteboard or blackboard.
having trouble reading (or learning to read) and participating in class.
not be able to focus on objects or follow them, may squint often and rub their eyes a lot, have chronic eye redness or sensitivity to light.

How can you help a visually impaired person?

Let the person who is blind or have low vision take your arm as described in the sighted guide fact sheet. Do not relocate objects or furniture without telling the person who is blind or has low vision. Do not fill glasses or cups to the brim. Use ordinary language when directing or describing and be specific.

What are the impact of visual impairment?

Individuals with vision impairment are also more likely to experience restrictions in their independence, mobility, and educational achievement, as well as an increased risk of falls, fractures, injuries, poor mental health, cognitive deficits, and social isolation.

What are the two types of visual impairment?

Common types of visual impairment

Loss of Central Vision. The loss of central vision creates a blur or blindspot, but side (peripheral) vision remains intact.
Loss of Peripheral (Side) Vision.
Blurred Vision.
Generalized Haze.
Extreme Light Sensitivity.
Night Blindness.

How can we help the visually impaired?

What are the three main categories of visual impairment?

Distance vision impairment:

Mild –visual acuity worse than 6/12 to 6/18.
Moderate –visual acuity worse than 6/18 to 6/60.
Severe –visual acuity worse than 6/60 to 3/60.
Blindness –visual acuity worse than 3/60.

Is it OK to say visually impaired?

The foundation recommends that, unless the person refers to himself or herself as legally blind, the terms “low vision,” “limited vision” or “visually impaired” should be used. Visually impaired: Similar to the term “hearing impaired ,” some may object to it because it describes the condition in terms of a deficiency.