THE REPORT TO THE NATION CAN BE USED TO:

• INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

• EMPHASIZE THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES

• COMMUNICATE WITH EDUCATORS, LEGISLATORS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND OTHERS WHO CAN IMPACT SERVICES

• HIGHLIGHT THE STARTING POINTS FOR EFFORTS TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS ON A NATIONAL LEVEL

• PROVIDE COMPARISON DATA FOR LOCAL AND STATE EDUCATION SERVICES