RESOURCE CENTER FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Objective

To Provide learning resources, information, training, and consultation to support Institutes

and Independent Institutes’ goal of ensuring equitable access and enhanced educational
opportunities for visually impaired students.

Access to accessible instructional materials is essential for the educational programs and
progress of students with visual disabilities. The Resource Center exists to assist local education
agencies in meeting this critical need.

 Braille Learning and Books

 Access to alternate formats
o Large Print
o Text Books
o Audio Books

Specialized Equipment

 assessment materials
 braille writers
 beginning braille resources
 talking calculators
 monoculars
 magnifiers
 science models
 tactile maps, globes, and diagrams
 mathematical aids and kits
 early learning materials and kits

Gadgets of Daily Use:

 Low Vision Gadgets

 Portable Image Magnifier and Screen Readers
 Android Phone orientation
 Accessible Computers with Screen Reading Software
 Early Interactive Sessions on Tactile Device and Sensory Development Items.