Education of the blind and visually impaired is one of the topics that are wondered about and must be known for an accessible world for everyone. In this article, we will examine the evaluation methods and methods used in the education of the blind and visually impaired.
What are the Evaluation Methods Used for the Education of the Blind and Visually Impaired?
Everyone's learning style is different in daily life. Some learn by hearing, some by writing or visualizing. The same is true for visually impaired people. Some assessments are used in the world to find suitable educational methods for blind and visually impaired people. Some of these are:
-Learning Media Assessment (LMA)
In this evaluation, it is determined which senses the blind and visually impaired person uses most to get information from the environment. After the detection, a decision can be made regarding the most appropriate learning and training methods for the visually impaired person. For example, if the visually impaired person learns about the environment by contacting many, Braille can play a vital role in the education of the person.
-Functional Vision Assessment (FVA)
This method is actually used to determine the correct methods for individuals who have partial vision loss. At the end of this method, in which the ability to see at different distances is tested, new methods can be used by the professional trainer to make the life of the blind and visually impaired person easier. For example, by increasing the contrast within a page and perhaps using additional technology, a partially visually impaired person can continue his education freely.
What are the Basic pieces of training Provided for the Blind and Visually Impaired?
Education of the blind and visually impaired is essential for their free participation in life. The education process, which shapes their personal self-confidence and commitment to life, is an issue that needs to be thought about and handled with sensitivity. So what methods are used for the blind and visually impaired?
What is Independent Movement (White Stick) Training?
It is a type of training that improves the ability of the blind and visually impaired to find their way or move freely. In this way, the blind and visually impaired person can exist in life more independently. It strengthens the mind map.
What is Personal Management Training?
It is a type of training that covers almost all daily needs. From ironing to cooking, training can be given on everything.
What is Modeling Training?
It is a type of training that includes the development of hand muscles with the help of clay in order to strengthen the perceptions of the blind and visually impaired such as long-short, small-large.
What is Braille Alphabet Tutorial?
It is the education that aims to teach the alphabet, which has an important place in the education of the blind and visually impaired.
Accessibility is a concept that is necessary for every aspect of life and makes life more inclusive. In this article, we examined the methods and basic pieces of training used in the learning processes of the blind and visually impaired with their contribution to accessibility. I hope it was an enjoyable read.
Author: Mehmet Akif Çırlan / BlindLook Team
