Vision Orientation & Mobility

CESA #12 operates a special education program to address the unique educational needs of students with a visual impairment. Services are based on individual student need as reflected in the Individual Education Program (IEP). Direct instruction and/or consultation services may be provided in areas including: reading and writing Braille, compensatory skills, visual efficiency, pre-cane mobility, orientation and mobility training, social skills, independent daily living skills, recreation and leisure skills, career education, and utilization of low vision devices and technology.

Web Links and Resources:

American Council of the Blind (ACB) Council of Families with Visual Impairments

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

American Printing House for the Blind (APH)

Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired 

Blindness Resource Center

Descriptive Video Service (DVS)

Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
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Guide to Braille Resources
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Hadley School for the Blind

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults

Lighthouse for the Blind

National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI)

National Braille Press

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D)

Wisconsin Braille, Inc. (WisBrl)

Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Wisconsin DPI Programs for the Visually Impaired

​Guide to College Planning for Visually Impaired Students - https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/college-planning-with-visual-impairments/

For more information, contact:
Orientation & Mobility Specialist/Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments:

Mary Theivagt
Phone: (715) 682-2363 Ext. #41
Direct Line: (715) 685-1841
Email: maryt@cesa12.org

Kathy Buvala
Phone:  (715) 682-2363 Ext. #42
Direct Line: (715) 685-1842
Email:  kathyb@cesa12.org

David Moyle
Email:  davidm@cesa12.org