My son had an eye injury when he was younger no longer has a lens in his eye. Just curious if anything might be out there for him.
I only know about options in Texas, as that’s where I work. I’m a teacher for students with visual impairments.
There are a couple of ways him to be considered as a student with a visual impairment. (Acuity and/or visual field) The vision in his best eye with best correction is what is used to determine eligibility. (In Texas, there are tuition waivers if you meet the criteria, but I’m not sure about other states.)
Usually you have to be determined to have a serious visual loss after correction in your better eye. You don’t necessarily have to meet the definition of legal blindness to be eligible.
In order to get a waiver, in Texas, you would need to contact your local Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. I’m not sure about the process in other states.
There may be options out there for students with vision loss in one eye, but I’m not aware of any.
In MA you have to meet the definition of legal blindness (best vision in the best eye after correction) to qualify for state services/scholarships. @Texasmom2001 - former O&M instructor and adaptive tech consultant here:-)
3scoutsmom,
Awesome! It’s always fun to “meet” someone in the field!
We live in NJ so if anyone know about that state, great.