Introduction The unique challenges to learning and participation in education associated
with visual impairment are well documented in the literature, as is the importance of …

The move towards greater inclusive practice in recent years has resulted in significant
changes in curriculum design, delivery and support for children and young people with …

Within the wide range of needs created by vision impairment in combination with severe and
profound and multiple learning difficulties (SLD/PMLD) the potential influence of impaired …

Introduction This study examined the everyday work of eight teachers of students with visual
impairments at governmental primary and secondary schools in Queensland, Australia. The …

The role of the classroom assistant (CA) is considered pivotal in inclusive provision for
pupils with additional needs. CAs' support of pupils who have a visual impairment (VI) is …

This paper investigates how specialist teachers of learners with vision impairment (ie
teachers who have had specific and/or additional teacher training in the area of vision …

In line with recent developments in inclusive practice in Ireland, children with sensory needs
are increasingly educated in mainstream rather than specialist provision. Educational …

This qualitative study reports on the perceptions of a regular classroom teacher and an
itinerant teacher about the challenges they faced in including a student with vision …

This paper reports the experiences of special education needs co‐ordinators (SENCOs) on
the inclusion of pupils with a visual impairment (VI) in mainstream schools in Northern …

This article presents experiences from vision research implemented in education and
argues for the need for teachers with visual competence and insight into suitable methods …