VIDBE-Q 2026 Volume 71 Issue 2
3. Ensure Consistent and Accessible Classroom Implementation
Provide timely access to materials.
All students must have access to textbooks, instructional materials, and
assessments in their selected math braille code before instruction begins. Delays in
their access can significantly limit participation and impact learning outcomes.
Explicitly teach code-switching when necessary.
For students using Nemeth Code, direct instruction in using switch
indicators is essential. TSVIs should model when and why switching occurs and
provide repeated opportunities for students to participate in guided practice. TSVIs
who are unsure of how to teach these indicators or implement code switching
should seek information within available resources and participate in professional
learning opportunities.
Promote consistency across providers.
All members of the educational team should be aware of the student's
selected math braille code and use it consistently across settings. TSVIs should
ensure that families and other IEP team members understand the importance of
generalizing braille skills and the implications of inconsistent use. Classroom
teachers and other professionals may be unsure how to incorporate braille into
instruction. TSVIs should provide team members with quick reference materials
and model braille use to support student access to braille.
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