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SPED 654
Environmental Analysis Modification Reference Sheet

Identify the multiple types of recommended accommodations for students with visual
impairments for the three modification areas: 1.) Modifications of Instruction, 2.) Modifications
of Educational Materials, and 3.) Modifications of Textbooks, Videos, and Pictures. You are to
list all of the suggested accommodations for each of the sub-components from your assigned
reading, Chapter 5 from the Foundations, Vol. II textbook to create a comprehensive
reference sheet.

Modifications of Instruction Suggested Accommodations

Chalkboards and Overhead Projectors - Use of electronic notetaker
- Audio-recording device
- iPad for recording/taking
pictures of notes and
zooming in
- Use of monocular for
distance viewing
- Preferential seating
- Copy of notes/information on
projector or board for near
viewing
Demonstrations
- Preferential seating
- Video/audio recording
devices for near viewing and
re-viewing missed visual
content
- Monocular for distance
viewing
- Tablet for recording/taking
pictures and zooming in.
Modeling
- Preferential seating
- Video/audio recording
devices for near viewing and
re-viewing missed visual
content
- Monocular for distance
viewing
- Tablet for recording/taking
pictures and zooming in.
Lectures
- Preferential seating
- Video/audio recording
devices for near viewing and
re-viewing missed visual
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content
- Monocular for distance
viewing
- Handheld magnifier for
handouts
- Tablet for recording/taking
pictures and zooming in.
Class Discussions
- Use of electronic notetaker
- Audio-recording device

Field Trips
- Use of electronic notetaker
- Audio-recording device
- iPad for recording/taking
pictures and zooming in
- Use of monocular for
distance viewing
- Preferential seating
- Copy of notes/information on
projector or board for near
viewing if there is a
presentation
- Handheld magnifier for
handouts
- Orientation and Mobility
instructor available to assist
with unfamiliar environment
- Sunglasses/hat if needed
outdoors
Guest Speakers - Preferential seating
- Use of electronic notetaker
- Copy of notes/information on
projector or board for near
viewing if there is a
presentation
- Monocular for distance
viewing
- Handheld magnifier for
handouts
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Modifications of Educational Materials Suggested Accommodations

Visual Adaptations

 Photocopying - Zoom to 129% on 11x17

using dark contrast

 Use of Magnification Devices - Handheld magnifier

- Monocular
- CCTV

 Increasing Clarity and Contrast - Increase contrast on copier

- Reduce clutter on
assignment pages

 Decreasing Glare - Don’t laminate student

materials
- Close blinds when needed
- Turn off overhead lights
- Use specialized lighting if
needed

 Decreasing Visual Clutter - Blank out unnecessary

images on worksheets
- Encourage students to clean
up areas throughout the day

Tactile Adaptations - Use of graphic tape for

borders
- Use of 3D models to support
visuals in stories
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Auditory Adaptations - Use of text to speech

features on tablet/computer
- Use of audio books and
recorders
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Modifications of Textbooks, Suggested Accommodations

Videos, and Pictures
Textbooks (describe)

 Large-print Textbooks? - Have both a large print paper

copy and electronic copy on
tablet for portability and ease
of use.

 Braille Textbooks?

 Audio/Recorded Textbooks? - Use of tablet text to speech

to read textbooks loaded (i.e.
VoiceOver)

Videos - Use of screen magnifier

- Use of tablet “mirroring” so
student can view from tablet
at desk

Pictures & Illustrations - Pictures enlarged with high

contrast and clarity.

Other? - Talking calculator, abacus,

3D shapes and models