Pop-Up IEP

10. "We can’t get a certified teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired/orientation and mobility specialist (TVI/O&M) to come way out here!” or “Since our TVI/O&M has a large caseload, we can only provide _____ hours/minutes of services per week. "

• Acknowledge the shortage while insisting every effort is made to solve the problem.
• Offer suggestions, such as places to advertise (university programs that train TVIs/O&Ms)*, adding financial incentives, sharing a teacher, or other additional resources.
• If you disagree with the IEP, make sure to include a written statement noting your objections. Unless indicated otherwise, signing the IEP indicates attendance, but not necessarily agreement.

*Teacher of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired
Orientation & Mobility Specialists

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Collabortive effort between the
National Center on Severe and Sensory Disabilities
and the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children

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Copyright © 2006 National Center on Low-Incidence Disabilities
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