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Description

The purpose of this project is to develop a guidebook and educational tools to support the academic and social participation needs of students with visual impairments. These tools are intended to help address common challenges children with low vision face in school including difficulties accessing classroom materials, participating in group activities, and keeping up with academic expectations. The guidebook will include evidence-based strategies such as the use of low-vision aids, optical devices, and activity-based supports shown to improve quality of life for children with low vision. By providing practical resources, this project aims to enable educators and occupational therapists to better support this population, improving outcomes for students with visual impairments in public school classrooms.

Publication Date

Spring 4-10-2026

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Low vision and blindness, Pediatric occupational therapy, School-based intervention, Classroom accessibility, Academic participation, Social inclusion, Assistive technology, Environmental modifications, Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC), Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medical Subject Headings

Education, Occupational Therapy Implications

Disciplines

Accessibility | Disability and Equity in Education | Education | Educational Leadership | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 10th 2026.

Meeting the Needs of Students with Low Vision or Blindness: A Resource Guidebook through the Occupational Therapy Lens

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