Funding Specialized Teaching Equipment and Equipment and Materials
The education of students who are blind or visually impaired, particularly those who are braille-reading students, can be very costly. Of course, high cost does not mean that the students' educational needs should not be met. You may not be aware of the different resource options available to your braille-reading student. These resources may include:
- Braille books an materials though a state or provincial resource center
- Specialized camps or week-long courses offered through various agencies
- Technology from a state or provincial agency
- Parent support
- Teacher inservice opportunities organized from professional agencies
- Outreach consultations
- Grants from foundations and non-profit organizations
The teacher of students with visual impairments who works with braille-reading students will be able to connect you to these network of resources available to your students.