Position Papers

Position papers approved by the Division of Visual Impairments and Deafblindness since 2010: 

• The Need for Workload Analysis for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments and Orientation and Mobility Specialists (2024)
• Physical Education for Children with Visual Impairments (2021)
• Family Centered Practices for Infants and Toddlers with Visual Impairments (2018)
• The Role and Function of the Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (2017)
• The Role of the Orientation and Mobility Instructor in Public Schools (2015)
• The Need for Targeted Instruction in Independent Living Skills in the Curriculum of Students with Visual Impairments (2012)
• Assistive Technology for Students with Visual Impairments (2011)
• Educational Programming for Students Who are Deafblind (2011)
• Facilitating Visual Efficiency and Access to Learning for Students with Low Vision (2011)
• Supporting the Social and Emotional Needs of Students with Low Vision to Promote Academic and Social Success (2011)

Position Papers approved by membership between 1990 and 2009:

• Student-Centered Educational Placement Decisions
• Professional Preparation and Certification of Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments
• Cooperative Efforts with Families in Educating Children with Visual Impairments
• Education of Students who are Gifted and Visually Impaired
• Low Vision- Access to Print
• Expansion of the Role of the Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments