Vision impairment support
The vision section is included in an access request when ‘Vision Support’ is chosen by the author in the set up section.
This section is to be completed by the AP Vision in conjunction with the class teacher (where applicable) for:
- Vision support class
- Changes to IST(V) support levels that require a new access request to be submitted to a state placement panel (seeking more than 12 hrs ISTV per week)
- Integration Funding Support for a student with vision impairment
- A request for a support class for a student with vision impairment
Vision Loss can include further details on the nature of the vision loss and other information contained in the report that is significant to the application.
Diagnosed Level of Vision Impairment is measured as 6/... If the report details level of vision as 1/... or 3/… that level can be entered in Other
For those eye conditions where the vision cannot be aided or corrected, enter the same for Uncorrected and Corrected under Visual Acuity. Additional comments (if relevant) can be entered in Other
Curriculum Access refers to primary mode and recommended print size.
Functional classroom assessment comments can include the student’s NAPLAN results and class assessments, if relevant. If the child is prior to school, comments in consultation with the early intervention teacher on learning outcomes and/or developmental milestones achieved can be included. Comments for a prior to school child can also include informal or formal assessments and/or observations.
Level of ISTV support recommended by the AP Vision must be included.
AP (Vision) comment can include adjustments for access to the curriculum.