HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOLS (Tampa, FL)

The Visually Impaired Program provides specialized instruction in all areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum to eligible students age birth through twenty-two years. Special education services are provided by fully certified Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) in a variety of educational settings including consultative support, itinerant resource support, resource rooms, and self-contained classes in accordance with individual education plans. Orientation and mobility instruction is provided both on campus and in the community and is provided by certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists. The Visually Impaired Program works cooperatively with the Florida Division of Blind Services District Seven office and the Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind to ensure a seamless service delivery system to children and families in Hillsborough County.