How the Blind Learn Without Vision

Discover how blind and visually impaired students thrive in classrooms and beyond! In this episode, we explore how blind students learn and the essential strategies teachers and families can use to support learning without vision. If you're an orientation and mobility specialist, a special education teacher, or working in inclusive education, this conversation is for you!

⌚ Timestamps:
0:00 Overview
0:29 Introduction
2:10 Understanding the Concept of Visual Learning
5:31 Part-to-Whole vs Whole-to-part Learning
8:25 Three Main Components of Education for Students with Visual Impairments
9:47 Educational Accessibility
12:54 Orientation and Mobility Skills
13:38 Generalization

💡 In This Episode:
How Blind Students Learn Without Vision: We break down how visually impaired students process information, adapt to the classroom environment, and utilize their other senses for learning.
Tools & Strategies for Teachers: Explore practical tips and techniques general education and special education teachers can implement to support blind students’ independence and academic success.
Why Orientation & Mobility Skills Matter: Learn how orientation and mobility training plays a key role in building confidence, independence, and success in and out of school.

Resources:
► NEW UPCOMING FREE CEU WEBINAR (OCT 22-23,2025): Classroom Confidence: The 4-Step System to Adapting Lessons for Visually Impaired Students. https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/c...

► Night Travel Skills PDF (For O&M Specialists): Get a comprehensive guide to help you teach night travel lessons effectively. https://alliedindependence.lpages.co/...

► 5 Key Strategies Every Teacher Needs (For Classroom Teachers): A free PDF with five simple, quick things you can do right now to impact the lives of your learners with visual impairments. https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/5...

► FREE SEE Community Membership: https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/

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