Introduction to Students with Visual Impairments and Deafblindness

3 credits · Peabody College - Professional

Students with visual impairments, including blindness, low vision, and deafblindness, represent a diverse population. This course provides an introductory overview on individuals with visual impairments including issues and trends around their education and development from early childhood through young adulthood. Students in the class will learn how to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams to support students with visual impairments across learning environments. Considerations for creating accessible assessments, instruction, and interventions for students with visual impairments, including students with additional disabilities, will be examined. At the end of this course, students will have a solid understanding of supports and special considerations for students with visual impairments and deafblindness. [3]