[NOBE-L] Conducting functional vision assessments via distance

[Jasmine Kotsay]

Hello,
The only solution I have that could work is to have a para educator from the district go to the house of the student that you need to do an assessment for, then call you on the phone or have a zoom meeting set up so that you can be able to conduct the assessment over the phone while they do the things you ask. Basically, they would be being your hands and eyes while you are doing the distance portion of the assessment.

> On Nov 6, 2020, at 11:26 AM, Patrick Ward via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> hello all,
> I am writing because I am presented with a bit of a problem I have never conducted functional vision assessment via distance. I would do them in person but due to personal health issues of mine and family members I do not feel comfortable conducting them in person at this time because of COVID-19.  My district had offered a solution of hiring an additional teacher of students with visual impairments to assist with assessments.  They were able to find someone to fill this role, but due to my district being reluctant  to pay the teacher the first month salary of $144 the new teacher in question left the district at once.  
> So, I am reaching out to all of you to see if any of you have any solutions suggestions or resources. Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to reach me off list please feel free to email me at b.pat.ward at gmail.com 
> 
> 
> Patrick Ward 
> 
> Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments AUSD 
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