Position Papers

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

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)

Physical Education for Children 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