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Reasonable Adjustments: Blind and Vision Impaired

Reasonable adjustments are an important strategy to support students with disability while studying or training. Adjustments are negotiated to meet the needs of the individual student; this is predominantly done through a Disability Practitioner within the institution the student attends. They can include a wide range of adjustments outlined below. 


Students who are blind or vision impaired may benefit from a range of inclusive teaching and assessment strategies.  Some adjustments that are frequently used for students who are blind or vision impaired include:

  • provision of printed materials, transcripts and reading materials in a format that best suits the student, such as Braille, audio recordings, large print, DAISY, EPUB 3 and so on
  • provision of recorded lectures
  • transcription of visual resources such as PowerPoint presentations, videos and YouTube resources
  • access to a Student Access Study Centre if available on campus
  • provision of a Practical Assistant within laboratories or workshops
  • negotiation of additional time to complete practical tasks and assessments
  • access to Screen Reader Assistive Technology, such as JAWS
  • access to Screen Enlarger Assistive technology, such as Zoom Text
  • provision of Assistive Technology in examinations
  • examination questions in electronic or enlarged format
  • extra time provided prior to examinations for computer set up
  • extra time provided within examinations
  • arrangement for student to meet with faculty prior to starting to identify strategies for accommodating the implications of the disability in relation to the inherent requirements of any required practicums
  • support with wayfinding on campus until the student is able to navigate independently
  • reformatting or descriptive notes on coloured resources to support students with colour deficiency.