Special Education

Educational Services for the Visually Impaired (ESVI)

Who We Are

Educational Services for the Visually Impaired (ESVI) supports students who are blind or visually impaired by enhancing their access to learning within local school districts. ESVI Consultants are dually certified as Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI) and Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS). Their expertise allows them to provide comprehensive support to students, educators, and districts across the state.

What We Do

To access ESVI services, districts must submit a CIRCUIT referral along with a current eye medical report. If the student meets eligibility criteria, ESVI provides services tailored to the individual needs of the student and the district, ranging from general to targeted and intensive support.


Services may include:

  • Consultation with certified professionals

  • Assistance in developing district-level educational plans

  • Recommendations for instructional adaptations and accessible materials such as large print, Braille, or digital formats

  • Guidance on selecting educational resources and assistive technology

  • Instruction and consultation related to low vision devices and orientation and mobility skills

  • Comprehensive evaluations, including Functional Vision Assessments, Learning Media Assessments, Orientation and Mobility Evaluations, and Functional Assistive Technology Evaluations

In addition, ESVI offers regional and statewide professional development opportunities for educators and service providers.

     

    For more information, please contact:

    Educational Services for the Visually Impaired
    Phone: 501-374-5517