Or. Admin. R. 581-015-2180 - Visual Impairment
(1)
Definition of Visual Impairment: For early intervention, early childhood
special education, and school age special education, "Visual Impairment" means
an impairment in vision that, even with correction, adversely affects an infant
or toddler's development or a child's educational performance. The term visual
impairment includes low vision, total blindness, limited visual acuity after
correction, restricted visual field, and progressive eye conditions.
(2) Comprehensive Evaluation: If a child is
suspected of having a visual impairment, a comprehensive evaluation must be
conducted for early intervention, early childhood special education, or school
age special education services, including the following:
(a) Documentation of a vision examination as
defined in OAR 581-015-2000. The vision examination should indicate whether:
(A) The child has a vision impairment that is
uncorrectable by medical treatment, therapy or lenses; or
(B) The vision examination results are
inconclusive, and the child demonstrates inadequate use of residual
vision;
(b) A functional
vision assessment conducted by a teacher of the visually impaired to identify
the child's educational and compensatory needs, including a functional
assessment of the child's residual visual acuity or field of vision;
and
(c) Any additional assessments
determined by the evaluation team to be necessary to determine the impact of
the suspected disability:
(A) On the child's
educational performance for a child age 5 to 21; or
(B) On the child's developmental progress for
a child age birth to 5.
(3) Eligibility Criteria & Determination:
For a child to be eligible for services as a child with a visual impairment,
the eligibility team must determine that:
(a)
The child has a visual impairment as defined in this rule; and
(b) By reason thereof, the child requires
early intervention (OAR 581-015-2780), early childhood special education (OAR
581-015-2795), or school age special education (OAR 581-015-2120)
services.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 343.035(1), 343.045, 343.146 & 343.157;
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 343.035(1), 343.045, 343.146, 343.157, 34 CFR 300.8 & 300.306
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