Our Services

The Blind & Visually Impaired Program at NWRESD serves approximately 180 students birth to age 21 who experience low vision, are blind or are DeafBlind. Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI) provide instruction, consultation, evaluation and professional development throughout our four-county region. Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialists instruct students in safe, efficient and independent travel. Our braillist provides braille services to several districts. Districts may contract with NWRESD to provide braille services.

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