Prepare for Success

Research shows that young people who are blind or severely visually impaired, no matter how intelligent, need the following skills to function effectively and competitively in the real world.

• Orientation and mobility (teaching the child to understand spatial position and how to travel independently);
• Daily living skills (training in how to live independently, including maintaining clothing, preparing meals, cleaning, and managing money);
• Assistive technology skills (use of an audible screen reader, large print magnification, or a Braille display, keyboard skills, access games, word processing, and other programs); and,
• Braille instruction (teaching the child to read using the Braille system).

It is important to ensure that your child learns these skills. The school's vision program and Florida Blind Services can assist your child in reaching these goals.