Visual Impairment (VI) Information

What is a visual impairment?

A visual impairment is a condition that affects a person’s ability to see clearly, even with corrective lenses. It ranges from partial vision loss and low vision to complete blindness, and can result from eye diseases, injury, or congenital conditions. People with visual impairments may need assistive devices or modifications to navigate daily activities.

According to OAR 581-015-2180 students are identified for educational services under the Visual Impairment category.

Visual Impairment Regional Inclusive Services Teams

• Region 1 Eastern Oregon (Intermountain ESD)
  
• Region 2 Central Oregon (High Desert ESD)
• Region 3 Southern Oregon (Southern Oregon ESD)
  
• Region 4 Cascade (Linn Benton Lincoln ESD)
  
• Region 4 Cascade (South Coast ESD)
  
• Region 5 Willamette (Willamette ESD)
  
• Region 6 Columbia (Portland Public Schools)
  
• Region 7 Lane (Lane ESD)
• Region 8 Northwest (Northwest ESD)
  

Resources

• Visual Impairment Evaluation Components and Eligibility Criteria OAR 581-015-2180
• Oregon Blind & Visually Impaired Student Fund
• Accessible Instructional Materials
• America Foundation for the Blind
• American Printing House for the Blind
• Oregon Commission for the Blind

• WonderBaby
  

Contact:

Georgeann Harty