VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS, INCLUDING BLINDNESS
Documents:
http://www.projectidealonline.org/v/visual-impairments/
This website gives an in depth analysis on what exactly falls under visual impairments by definition, how common it is, and a look on the characteristics and the impact it has on people with said disabilities learning.
http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/visualimpairment/
This website focuses on helping the parent to better understand what their child is going through with said disabilities.
Media:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od02T_CkqDc
This video addresses common misconceptions of those with visual impairments.
http://videos.disabled-world.com/video/67/visual-impairment-and-learning-disability
This video shows the problems that visually impaired people have with simple eye examination tests.
Strategies:
http://www.familyconnect.org/info/after-the-diagnosis/overview-of-services/23
This page gives an outline of services for children that includes the names of National Organizations, intervention agencies and special schools for blind persons.
http://www.setbc.org/Download/LearningCentre/Vision/Reading_Strategies_for_Visual_Impairments.pdf
This pamphlet gives an in depth look at reading strategies an instructor can use for students with visual impairments.