Division on Visual Impairments

VIDBEQ.70.4.Fall.2025

A quarterly newsletter from the Council for Exceptional Children's Division on Visual Impairments containing practitioner tips for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and other professionals.

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VIDBE-Q 2025 Volume 70 Issue 4 Description Observations Variations Adaptations for Disability In Hour 2, classmates generally do not wear blindfolds. By this point, peers have already practiced guiding and safety language, so the student with VI can participate with rotating peer guides and adaptations. The rest of the class continues to be physically challenged because the narrative demands speed changes, problem solving, target accuracy, and shared roles. Now everyone plays at their best level. If this is your first time organizing a motor fairy tale, you can reproduce the marine‑themed example presented in the Booklet (inspired by the animated film "Finding Nemo"), structured into 7–9‑minute episodes with short transitions to maintain attention and flow. Below we summarize the main games included in this fairy tale: • Barracuda. Short, guided runs with a safe freeze on signal develop rhythm and controlled braking; guides verbalize in advance and offer an elbow hold if needed. 191

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