Visual Impairment and Blindness

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. 

Staff Contact

Zel Murray
Coordinator
Suite 1566B Twin Towers East
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
Tel: (478) 751-6083 Ext. 3634
Fax: (866) 237-5968
E-mail: zmurray@doe.k12.ga.us

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
• Transitioning to UEB - Hadley School Course (free in 2015, $99 in 2016 and beyond)

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