DVI Position Papers

The following position papers have been revised and are now up for review by the general membership. All comments regarding the revisions should be made to DVI President Loana Mason at lmason@aph.org.

The Role and Responsibility of the Education Consultant for Students who are Blind/Visually Impaired (State Educational Consultants for Students who are Blind/Visually Impaired) [Revision of paper with same title]

Assistive Technology for Students with Visual Impairments (Smith, Kelly, & Kapperman) [Replaces Access to Technology for Students with Visual Impairments]

The Need for Targeted Instruction in Independent Living Skills in the Curriculum of Students with Visual Impairments (Lewis) [Replaces Academics Are Not Enough: Incorporating Life Skills in the Curriculum for Children and Youth with Visual Impairments]

Supporting the Social and Emotional Needs of Students with Low Vision to Promote Academic and Social Success (Sacks, Lueck, Corn, & Erin) [Revision of paper with same title]

Facilitating Visual Efficiency and Access to Learning for Students with Low Vision (Lueck, Erin, Corn & Sacks) [Revision of paper with same title]

Physical Education for Children with Visual Impairments (Tutt, Lieberman, & Brasher) [Revision of paper with same title]

Below are links to the DVI Position Papers that have been developed by the membership between 1990 and 2009.

Professional Practice

The Role and Function of the Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (Spungin & Ferrell, 2007)

Student-Centered Educational Placement Decisions: The Meaning, Interpretation, and Application of Least Restrictive Environment for Students with Visual Impairments (Huebner, Garber & Wormsley, 2006 )

The Role of Orientation and Mobility Specialist in the Public School (Griffin-Shirley, Kelley & Lawrence, 2006)

Professional Preparation and Certification of Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (Erin, Holbrook, Sanspree & Swallow, 2006)

Facilitating Visual Efficiency and Access to Learning for Students with Low Vision (Lueck, Erin, Corn, & Sacks)

Supporting the Social and Emotional Needs of Students with Low Vision to Promote Academic and Social Success (Sacks, Lueck, Corn & Erin)

Family-Centered Practices for Infants and Young Children with Visual Impairments (Revised and accepted on October 19, 2003)

Cooperative Efforts with Families in Educating Children with Visual Impairments (Hart & Ferrell)

Education of Students who are Gifted and Visually Impaired (Ruconich, Omdal, Ferrell, & Corn)

Educational Programming for Individuals with Deafblindness (Davidson, Miller, & Collins)

Expansion of the Role of the Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments: Providing for Students who also have Severe/ Multiple Disabilities (Silberman & Sacks, 2007)

The Role and Responsibility of the State Education Consultant for Students with Visual Impairments (State Education Consultants for the Visually Impaired)

Curriculum and Adaptations for Students with Visual Impairments

Physical Education for Children and Youth with Visual Impairments (Tutt & Brasher)

Academics Are Not Enough: Incorporating Life Skills in the Curriculum for Children and Youth with Visual Impairments (Rosen)

Access to Technology for Students with Visual Impairments (Mack & Koenig)

Low Vision: Access to Print (Gardner & Corn)