Blindness and Vision Loss Overview
When a student who is blind or visually impaired comes to your ABE program with the goal of improving their academic skills, it’s your job to ensure he or she…
Website Contributors
The following people provided their expertise in writing content for this website. Thank you to all of the contributors! Brandes, Sheila, MA Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) PANDA Specialist, ABE…
Qualifying for Services
Once a person has applied for services, VRS has 60 calendar days to determine if the person qualifies for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). VRS uses the following criteria to determine if…
Services
VRS services are individualized based on a person’s needs. The services include career counseling, job training, and assistance to find and keep a job. Once a person is determined eligible…
Resources
To learn more about VRS see the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development/ VRS website. CareerForce is another free resource available to any Minnesota citizen to help with career…
Math
EquatIO - Easily create math expressions including equations and formulas - Compatible with Google Docs, Forms, Slides, Sheets, and Drawings - Input via keyboard, handwriting recognition (via touchscreen or touchpad),…
Phones and Computers
Phones Android Accessibility Overview Audio Support Features Mobility Virtual Assistant - Hey Google Vision Apple iPhone Accessibility Overview Cognitive Hearing Mobility Virtual Assistant - Siri Vision Computers Apple Mac Computer…
Reading
Screenreader A screen reader is a software program that allows blind and low-vision individuals to read the content on a computer screen with a voice synthesizer or braille display. The…
Writing
Grammarly Browser extension and app. Works well for students with dyslexia, brain injury, dysgraphia, and differing learning styles. Grammarly makes sure everything you type is effective and mistake‑free. Eliminates writing…
Blindness and Vision Loss
Reading Glasses: Strengths available 1.0, 1.5, 1.75, 2.0, 2.25, 2.50, 2.5, 2.75, 3.0. Hand Held Magnifiers: Reduces strain on the eyes. Other options are available upon request. Laptop Computer Screen…