All visually impaired students need environments that are “least restrictive.” For visually impaired students with multiple disabilities, the use of color and contrast can enhance their learning environment. This article offers functional teaching suggestions for the curricular areas of feeding-food preparation, bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility.
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