Feeling unsure about how to support a student with a visual impairment? You’re not alone, and you’re in the right place. In this episode, I’ll walk you through 3 common mistakes teachers often make when working with blind or visually impaired students, and how to avoid them with confidence and care.⌚ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:23 Overview01:28 Mistake #1: Not introducing yourself03:00 Mistake #2: Not understanding your student's visual impairment04:08 Mistake #3: Not knowing how to interact with your blind student05:08 Hand-UNDER-Hand Technique06:32 4 Ways to Prompt your students with Visual Impairment06:43 Join the Society of Exceptional Educators07:16 Outro💡 In This Episode:The Power of Introduction: Why introducing yourself every time builds trust and reduces anxiety for your student.Understanding Visual Impairments: How to learn about your student’s specific condition through research and direct communication.Respectful Physical Interaction: What to do instead of grabbing a student’s hand, and how to use the hand-under-hand technique the right way.Teaching with Confidence: Why it’s time to let go of “how it’s always been done” and use modern, empowering teaching strategies.Additional Resources:Struggling to support students with visual impairments? Get Your Free PDF Cheatsheet on how what educators should know to support their students with visual impairments: https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/5keysTexas Workforce Commission Video: Just Ask - Offering Guided Assistance to A Person Who Is Blind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QBYEw2WaL0Whether you’re a teacher, parent, educator, or advocate for special education and inclusive education, this video will help you stay informed about current events.Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the BELL ICON 🔔 so you never miss out on our latest content and updates on education!📢 Join the Conversation!Have questions or tips of your own? Drop a comment below and let’s chat about it. ⬇️Thanks for watching, and see you in the next video! 👋🎉 Join the SEE Community – It's FREE! 🎉🌎 Why? So you can:✅ Meet educators who share your passion✅ Get exclusive teaching resources & strategies✅ Learn the latest in Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) & O&MRegister Here: https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/ 📅 ACADEMIC CALENDAR:Join the waitlist! "International Orientation & Mobility Online Symposium" | Conference for O&M Specialistshttps://www.orientationandmobilitysymposium.com💌 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:Facebook: @exceptionaleducators.usInstagram: @exceptionaleducators.usLinkedIn: @exceptionaleducators-us#orientationandmobility #blind #teaching #teacher #education #educational #podcast #specialeducation #inclusiveeducation #visuallyimpaired #visualimpairment
