A Foster Parents Guide For A Child Who Is Blind Or Visually Impaired (Nv)

1. Braille is:

A pretty pattern of dots that makes a picture

Is considered another language

Is a system of reading and writing by touch used by the blind

Is only contracted

2. Organizing and Safely setting up your household consists of:

Keeping cabinets and doors ajar

Having toys, backpacks and gadgets all over

Keep furniture and rooms arranged the same

Have medications and chemicals in the open for the child to explore

3. A current Eye Report is required:

To be considered Blind/Visually Impaired for IDEA services.

To be allowed to use a cane.

To learn Braille.

To get a driver’s license.

4. As a foster parent, you:

Have no role in the IEP process.

Need to trust the school to make all educational decisions.

Must only worry about signing the IEP.

Must be involved in the IEP process.

5. The causes of low vision are:

Congenital- present at birth

Through trauma or an accident

Develop over an persons life time

All of the above

6. IDEA is:

Federal Law.

State Law.

District suggested practice.

Spelling to indicate a special thought.

7. MTSS supersedes IDEA.

True

False

8. A person who is legally blind is:

Has an acuity of 20/200 or less and/or a field loss of 20° less

Is totally blind

Has an acuity loss of 20/200 or less

Has low vision

9. The IEP acts as

Suggestions for the school to follow.

A binding legal document between you and the school district.

Something a district, school, or teacher can ignore.

Optional services for a child with a disability.

10. A person who is blind or visually impaired has super developed senses of smell, touch and hearing

True

False