Do visually impaired students need books?
Yes, however, in the case of a blind student, the book may be an audio book. In addition, many students with visual impairments use assistive technology that converts text to voice or enlarges text. In all cases, the actual books are important. Students will need to be able to refer to the actual book for assignments and when meeting with teachers, tutors, or other classmates. If the student has a scribe in class with him or her, a book is especially important so that the scribe can assist the student in following along with the material when and if the teacher refers to specific pages.
