The CESA 6 Blind/Visually Impaired program provides school districts and families with a range of services to address the academic and social needs of children with vision loss. Teachers of the Blind/Visually Impaired provide direct instruction to students and collaboration with school personnel and parents.  Areas of focus generally include reading/Braille instruction and expanded core curriculum skills (social interaction skills, independent living skills, recreation and leisure skills, career education, use of assistive technology, visual efficiency skills.)

Collaboration with school personnel and parents is provided regarding the impact of vision loss on overall development, social interactions, and transition needs. Liaison case management services are available for students placed at the Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Janesville.

Useful sites

Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services
Vision Forward Association
American Foundation for the Blind
National Federation of the Blind
Hadley School for the Blind (online Braille and parent courses)
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
National Center on Severe and Sensory Disabilities
Low Vision

For more information about this service contact:
Helen Grebel
Coordinator of Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Vision Services
Phone: 1-800-807-1186, ext. 873
hgrebel@cesa6.org