Programs for Visual Impairments

Tulsa Public Schools provides services to students who are blind or visually impaired in as many varied ways as there are individualized needs.  Tulsa Public Schools’ goal for each student receiving Special Education services is for that child to remain in his or her home school.  Each child’s individual needs are taken into consideration when determining placement. 

Students who remain in their home school are provided with the materials and lessons necessary for them to access their education.  Examples of these are large print books, magnifiers, large screen monitors/magnifiers, technology, and orientation and mobility lesson.

Occasionally, a student’s needs indicate the necessity to provide instruction at one of three programs within our district where students are provided with more intensive daily instruction unique to his or her vision impairment.  Students are provided instruction in the Braille, orientation and mobility, Abacus, assistive technology, self-help skills, and independent living skills.

All students are enrolled with the Oklahoma Library for the Blind allowing check out of materials and equipment through the school site, as well as enabling them with the ability to check out items for home use. 

Program Locations

The District has specifically designed programs for students who are blind or visually impaired located at the following sites:

Nimitz Middle School, 3111 E. 56^th St.
Memorial High School, 5840 S. Hudson Ave.

Parents and students can expect support from all staff in the Visual Impairments programs.  We are able to provide parents with access to various resources and support unique to their child’s situation.    

Throughout the school year, teachers and Braillists working for Tulsa Public will be attending workshops and trainings aimed specifically toward the issues associated with blindness and visual impairments.  Parents and caregivers will be encouraged to attend.