ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS (Orlando, FL)

Visually Impaired (Blind and Partially Sighted)

Orange County provides educational services to over 200 students identified as blind or partially sighted. The Vision Program provides specialized services by Teachers of the Visually Impaired and Orientation & Mobility Specialists. A wide range of assistive technology devices and low vision aids are available to meet individual student needs. Services may begin at birth through the Parent Infant-Toddler Program where intervention is provided within the natural environment with direct parent involvement. When a child turns 3, itinerant services are available at any Orange County school. One elementary school has a full-time preschool program and resource classroom options for children in grades K through 5. Intensive instruction in Braille is provided for students at this elementary site. (School: Princeton Elementary) Transcription of teacher made instructional and curriculum material is produced in large print and Braille by the Braille Support Team. Orientation & Mobility is provided for students requiring this specialized instruction.