Evaluation of Blind and Low Vision Students During COVID-19: A Guidance Document

Evaluation of Blind and Low Vision Students During COVID-19: A Guidance Document

https://bit.ly/guidancedoc-vi-covid19

This guidance document was written to support assessors of students with visual impairments during distance learning. It was prepared by Ting Siu, TVI/COMS, Ph.D in collaboration with past and present faculty at San Francisco State University, the California School for the Blind, and California State University Los Angeles. The complete text of this document may be found on the TSBVI website and includes a complete list of authors.

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Some links to information specific to students with visual impairments:

• COVID-19 Updates: Parent Resources, Teacher Resources, Guide for Accessing Zoom meeting through a Keyboard (CSB)
• CA Clearinghouse for Specialized Media & Technology (CSMT) Technology Webinar Series (June, 2020)
• Guidance Letter for Remote Instruction (ACVREP, COMS Subject Matter Expert Committee)