A student whose visual impairment interferes with their ability to perform daily activities and whose main channel of learning is through visual means with the use of assistive devices is considered:
A)blind.
B)to have low vision.
C)functionally blind.
D)legally blind.

Question

A student whose visual impairment interferes with their ability to perform daily activities and whose main channel of learning is through visual means with the use of assistive devices is considered: ​
A)blind.
B)to have low vision.
C)functionally blind.
D)legally blind.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A student with low vision still has some usable vision, but may require assistive devices to learn visually. Blindness refers to someone who has no usable vision, while being functionally or legally blind refers to a specific level of visual impairment as defined by the World Health Organization or government regulations, respectively. None of these terms accurately describe a student who relies on visual learning and assistive devices.

A Student Whose Visual Impairment Interferes with Their Ability to Perform