• Welcome  to the Low Vision Department for DVUSD

    We understand how important it is for students with a vision impairment to receive the right support to excel in their education. At DVUSD, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive services tailored specifically for preschool through 12th-grade students.

    Our Services

    Functional Vision Assessment: Our team of  Certified Teachers of Vision Impairments (TVI) conduct thorough assessments to understand each student's vision challenges and recommend suitable aids and devices to optimize their visual abilities. All that is needed is an eye report within a year from an eye doctor. We will interpret the report.

    Assistive Technology Assessment: We offer access to low vision aids and tools, such as magnifiers, electronic readers, and keyboarding skills to help students participate fully in their academics with peers. This will be assessed with the Functional Vision Assessment.

    Learning Media Identification: We determine the most suitable learning media for each student based on the assessment results. This may include large print materials, digital resources, tactile graphics, or auditory materials.

    Mobility Training:  Students learn how to safely and effectively navigate the school campus, including hallways, stairs, classrooms, and other essential areas.

    Orientation: Help students familiarize themselves with the school's layout, understanding key landmarks and points of reference.

    Educational Support: We collaborate with teachers, parents, and school staff to ensure the students' learning environment is accommodating and conducive to their needs. This is provided through consultation, direct support, accommodation, on-going monitoring, or a combination of all. 

     

    Our Commitment

    We are committed to empowering students with vision impairment to succeed academically and personally. Our student-centered approach is focused on providing all our students with skills to access the school curriculum.

    We believe that with the right support, students with low vision can thrive, achieve their academic goals, and develop the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.

     

     

     

  • ALONE we can do so little;

    TOGETHER we can do so much.  

    ---Helen Keller

                           

  • Join us for an educational workshop on October 19, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the FBC Main Campus, designed to help families navigate the transition into adulthood for young adults with disabilities.

     

    This event, organized by FBC’s Family Education and Support program, provides valuable information to guide effective decision-making and access to support systems.

     

    This workshop is open to anyone raising a child of any age with vision loss and offers a great opportunity to connect with other families facing similar challenges.

     

    If required, childcare will be provided on-site, and a box lunch with beverages will be served*

     

    Presenters include:

    • Melanie Mills, State Director of The ARC of Arizona
    • Nicole Guysi, Parent and Transition/VR Lead, Peoria Unified School District
    • Linda Rudd, M.Ed., OTR/L, Transition Coordinator, Peoria Unified School District
    • Alissa Eromae, MSW, Director of Family Education and Support, FBC
    • Madeline Hillebrand, Transition Specialist, FBC
    • Esme Peterson, LMSW, Outreach and Community Engagement Manager, FBC
    • Zane Lambros, M.S., CRC, CVE, Adult Comprehensive Services Manager, FBC

    Event Details:

    • Registration Fee: $5 per family
    • Registration Deadline (with childcare): October 4, 2024
    • Registration Deadline: October 11, 2024

    Don’t miss this chance to gain insights, build community, and prepare for the journey ahead!

     

    Transition Into Adulthood | Foundation for Blind Children (seeitourway.org)

    Comments (-1)
  • MARK YOUR CALENDAR for VRATE 2024!

    Vision Rehabilitation Assistive Technology Expo

    WHEN:  Friday, November 1st, 2024

    In Person and Virtual Webinar event for the blind and deafblind community.

    Registration is required for this free event for the public.

    WEBSITE: www.vrate.org                VRATE Logo: Stylized magnifying glass with Focus To Independence as handle and Vision Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Expo around the outer margin of glass. Acronym VRATE as a target at center of glass.

    TIME: 8am – 4pm

    LOCATION:  Light Rail Accessible

    ABILITY360 – 5025 E. Washington St. - Phoenix, AZ 85034

    VRATE 2024 brings together people of Arizona, and throughout the Southwest, who are blind, low vision, and with combined hearing/vision loss. This full day expo provides informative lectures, a place to meet with old and new friends, discover resources in the expo hall, and learn about the latest technology. Breakout sessions will cover a wide variety of topics throughout the day.  

    As always, VRATE is free to the attending public.

    Ways to contact the VRATE board:

    Email: contactus@vrate.org

    Phone: 1-877-298-7283

    Sponsors are welcome to contact the board for details.

    Comments (-1)
  • Ever wonder what it takes to get to college? What compensatory skills should a student have to be successful? The link below may help guide you and your student as they make their way to college.

    Compass – Perkins School for the Blind

    Comments (-1)