Teachers of students with visual impairments who were visually impaired themselves were interviewed and observed to determine the strategies they have developed to address issues of transportation, access to information, assessment, and instructional responsibilities. They reported that while barriers to assessment could be overcome, transportation and planning presented the greatest challenges.
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