VIDBE-Q Volume 65 Issue 2
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Kathy Boisvert, Ed.D., TVI
Blackstone-Millville Regional School District
Integrated Early Childhood Teacher
kboisvert@bmrsd.net
Educators in early childhood settings will often present one of the first
structured learning environments for young children with visual impairments. This
article will highlight some strategies that may be helpful in guiding educators in
creating a comprehensive and welcoming environment for our students with visual
impairments.
I have been an integrated preschool teacher for over 17 years and I spent
more than 9 years as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired where I worked with
children whose ages ranged from preschool to grade 5; my experience working
with children in inclusive settings is broad and deep. Over the years, I have
discovered some techniques that have allowed me to create informative and
engaging strategies that have fostered the cognitive development of students with
visual impairments.
Strategies that Support the Inclusion of Children with Visual
Impairments in Early Childhood Settings
in early childhood settings
