​​​A student is eligible for vision services if the impairment of vision interferes in access to a regular school program regardless of the acuity measurements.  Students with a visual impairment are those whose vision interferes with functioning in or, for preschool-age children, in learning tasks. Visual impairments may result from congenital defects, eye diseases, or injuries to the eye. Visual impairment is determined based on a current examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. 

Downloads:

• Visual Impairment & Blindness Rules & Regulations
• Definition of Related Services for Orientation and Mobility
• Orientation and Mobility Services
• OSEP Letter VI Eligibility 5-22-17 
• November 7, 1995 Memorandum regarding Braille Legislation

Unified English Braille Resources:​

• GaDOE Unified English Braille (UEB) Implementation Plan
• ​UEB Online Accessible Braille Training (Australian Braille Authority (ABA))
  
• Course Completion Timeline Sample (Coming Soon)
  
• UEB Math Tutorial​ (American Printing House (APH))
  
• UEB Technical (CNIB Foundation) 
  
• Comments (Coming Soon)​
  

Online Resources:

• American Foundation for the Blind
• American Printing House for the Blind
• Center for the Visually Impaired - Atlanta, GA
• Georgia Academy for the Blind
• Georgia Instructional Materials Center
• Georgia National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program 
• Georgia Parent Infant Network for Educational Services
• Georgia Sensory Assistance Project 
• GLASS: Georgia Libraries for Accessible Statewide Services 
• Hadley School for the Blind
• Higher Education Resources for Students with Visual Impairments
• National Federation of the Blind
• Texas School for the Blind
• Ways to Step Back - Developing Independence