Pop-Up IEP

There are various assessments that can be used to determine your child’s need for assistive technologies which enable her to access the curriculum. These include functional vision, literacy modality (braille, large print, regular print with low vision devices), and independent living evaluations.
Consult with other agencies and schools for the blind or visually impaired to learn about the variety of assistive technology devices available.
See if your state instructional materials center or assistive technology center loans programs or devices to children who are blind or visually impaired. Districts may be more willing to purchase a device which has been shown to be effective for your child.
You may also want to suggest alternative funding sources to your district, such as corporate donations, Medicaid, private donations, and agencies for the blind.
Introduce staff to at least one person who is blind or has low vision who effectively uses assistive technology to maintain employment and live/travel independently.
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.