Functional Vision and Learning Media Assessments

Academic Students Ages 3-22

Duval County Public Schools Program for Students with
Visual Impairments
3-year re-evaluation
Student Name:

Deiondray Calhoun

SID
:

Scho
ol:

07892771

Mandarin Middle
School

DO 09/19/20 Age 13
B:
01
:
Vision
Elaine Pozin/
Teacher: Demetrius
Morgan

Parent(s)/Guardian Brenda Brodus

(s):
Address: 2045 Jammes Rd. Apt 220, Jacksonville, FL, 32210
Phone number: (904)713-0192
E-mail
address:
Evaluator Joni Smith/Demetrius Assessment
3/26/15, 4/1/15
:
Morgan
dates:
PURPOSE OF ASSESSMENT:

Deiondray was referred to the Duval County Schools Vision Impaired Program for a
functional vision assessment. The purpose of the evaluation is to determine if
Deiondray meets both the medical and educational criteria to receive vision
services from a Teacher of the Visually Impaired.
The evaluation process included a (1) Functional Vision Assessment (to determine
the degree in which Deiondray visual impairment may interfere with his/her learning
as well as the educational implications of his/her visual impairment including his/her
need for accommodations, special equipment and materials) and a (2) Learning
Media Assessment (LMA - to determine how Deiondray accesses printed information
and if instruction in the use of Braille would be appropriate and if not, why). The
default learning medium for students with visual impairments is Braille unless
Deiondrays ability to visually access printed information proves to be an efficient
method for him/her to learn now and in the future. Consideration of the prognosis of
Deiondrays visual diagnosis is also part of the LMA process.
Lastly, the evaluation also included an assessment of Deiondrays skills in the areas
known to be impacted by a visual impairment such as social skills, independent
living skills, self-determination skills, technology skills, Orientation and Mobility
skills, career skills, visual efficiency skills and recreation and leisure skills.

EYE MEDICAL INFORMATION:

Visual Diagnosis:
An eye report from Dr. Hunter dated 11/12/2014, indicates Deiondray has a visual
diagnosis of high myopia and nystagmus due to retinopathy of prematurity.
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Retinopathy of prematurity is the abnormal blood vessel development in the retina

of the eye in a premature infant. High myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is
when objects are seen clearly close but blurry far away. Nystagmus is the
involuntary movement of the eye. The movement may be up and down, side to
side, a circular motion, or all of the above.

Record of Deiondrays visual functioning according to eye medical report:

Eye
Tested:
Right Eye
(OD)
Left Eye
(OS)
Both (OU)

Distant
Visual
Acuity with
correction:
20/100

Near
Visual
Acuity with
Correction:

20/70
20/70

Visual field restriction:

Not noted on eye medical
Contrast sensitivity:

Not noted on eye medical

Color vision:
Not noted on eye medical
Photophobia:

Not noted on eye medical

Muscle function:
Not noted on eye medical
Intraocular pressure
reading:
Prescription for corrective
lenses:
Prescription for optical
devices:
Prognosis:
X stable
degenerative
improving
guarded

Not noted on eye medical

Glasses to wear constantly
Not noted on eye medical
fluctuating

capable of

Precautions and suggestions:

Unrestricted physical activity. Average lighting conditions.
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REVIEW OF RECORDS:
Client of Division of Blind Services:
Participant of FL Low Vision
Initiative:
If a FLVI participant devices
prescribed:
Registered with FIMC-VI?
Attendance is:

yes no X referral recommended

determined ineligible
yes no X referral recommended
determined ineligible
telescope/monocular magnifier
sunglasses reading glasses distance
glasses other:
X yes; FIMC-VI number:
no n/a recommended
regular

INTERVIEW RESULTS:
1. Deiondray: When asked what he likes most about school, Deiondray stated that
he likes lunch, gym and art. Doing homework is his least favorite thing about school.
He stated that he has problems when reading information from a distance. He has
to copy information from the board in Math and in Language Arts class. Deiondray
does not have problems reading and copying from textbooks and handouts as he
receives those materials in large print. He also uses a CCTV in math class. He does
not use a telescope and has a dome magnifier but does not use it. Deiondray
estimated that he can read for approximately an hour before his eyes become tired.
He explained that he sometimes does not finish his work when others finish because
of his slower writing. He feels that he has good listening skills. He stated that he has
no problems in physical education class. He can see at movies if he sits in one of
the first two rows. When it comes to traveling in and around the school, Deiondray
stated that he can travel independently to the bus, cafeteria, classrooms, media
center, restrooms, and gym. Deiondray is not able to name or describe his visual
impairment. After graduating school, Deiondray displayed interest in wanting to be
a basketball player. During his free time, he likes to play basketball.

PART 1 FUNCTIONAL VISION ASSESSMENT

1. Deiondray observation results: Deiondray keeps his glasses in his pocket
when traveling around school and has to be prompted to put them on before
viewing something. He turns/tilts his head to the left to view out of his right eye
when reading text or viewing objects. Even though he prefers large print, such as 24
pt. font, he leans in when reading text.
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2. Appearance of the eyes:

Observations: Deiondray has dark brown eyes. His right eye turns in a little
and he has nystagmus. When fixating on an object, the nystagmus increases.
3. Confrontation functional peripheral fields: Deiondrays visual fields
were assessed as follows: Visual field testing was performed by presenting a
green colored object on left, right, upper, and lower visual fields. The results
indicated that Deiondray does not appear to have any peripheral field deficits.
Deiondray stated that he is able to find an empty seat in a classroom. He does not
appear to bump into objects on either side of him.

4. Color discrimination: Using the Precision Vision test and Protan/Deutan

Screening, Deiondrays color vision was as follows:
Deiondray did not have trouble distinguishing with near, intermediate, and distance
ranges. He was able to sort light, medium, and dark shades of colors in average
lighting with his glasses. With minimal lighting, Deiondray was also able to match
color blocks and view shapes of different colors with a color background.
5. Light sensitivity: Deiondrays light sensitivity was assessed in the
following situations: Indoors with average, fluorescent lighting.
Observations: Deiondray prefers to work in medium illumination. He has no
sensitivity to bright light and has no issues adjusting to illumination from inside to
outside or vice versa.
6. Developmental visual perception skills associated with a visual
impairment: Deiondrays visual perceptual skills were testing using the
following: Visual perception skills testing was performed by having him fixate and
follow the movements of a bright, green highlighter.
Observations

Track: yes, nystagmus increases. Loses object when it is far right

or left

Scan: yes

Focal Shift: yes

Converge: no

Visually fixate: yes, nystagmus increases

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Eye Preference: right eye when reading, left eye if using

monocular

7. Near acuity and discrimination: Deiondrays near acuity and

discrimination were tested using the following tests and items: Logarithmic
Visual Acuity chart at 14 inches.
Observations:
With Correction
Left

Right

Both

20/100 -2

20/320 -3

20/100 -3

*20/16 -1 with a large dome magnifier

A near acuity is the optical function which allows a person to observe
objects or perform tasks within the standard distance of 14 to 16 inches.
The smallest line read on the acuity chart was 20/32 at a distance of 2 inches. This
was with glasses. Deiondray was able identify a yellow pencil, silver paper clip,
rubber band, and clear plastic cup at a distance of 10 feet with his glasses. Without
his glasses, he was able to see a glue stick and scissors at a distance of 10 feet.
Deiondray was able to identify a knife with his glasses at a distance of 4 feet. He
was able to identify coins and bills and read dates with his glasses at a distance of 4
inches. Deiondray can read (8 pt.) font at a distance of 2 inches with his glasses and
3-4 inches without his glasses. He prefers to read (
sheet.

24 pt.) font. See attached

8. Distance acuity and discrimination: Deiondrays distance acuity and

discrimination was tested using the following tests and items: Logarithmic
Visual Acuity chart at 10 feet.
Observations:
Without Correction

With Correction

Left

Could not see

Right

20/125 -2

Both

20/200 -3

20/125 -2

Distance acuity is the optical function which occurs when parallel rays of
light are right to focus on the fovea without the use of accommodation.
Far acuities are used for visual tasks such as visual orientation to the
environment, physical movements, driving, sports, and gross motor skills
and for seeing the chalkboard.
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Deiondray was able to locate a wall clock at a distance of 10 feet but able to
describe hand positions on clock at a distance of 5 feet with glasses. At a distance
of 30 feet and with his glasses, Deiondray was able to imitate body movements
such as wave hand, raise hand, hands on hips, and standing on one leg. He was
able to recognize facial expressions such as sticking out tongue, pointing to nose,
happy, and sad at a distance of 10 feet or less.
9. Depth perception: No depth perception problems noted at this time. Deiondray
does not receive orientation and mobility services.
10. Contrast sensitivity: No contrast sensitivity problems noted at this time.

Summary of Recommendations for Accommodations:

Based on the functional vision assessment results for Deiondray, the following
accommodations are recommended to assist Deiondray in accessing and
participating in his educational setting:
1.

Presentation Accommodations:
a. Reading materials should be presented in large print.
b. Preferential seating in the front of the classroom on the left as his
vision is better in his right eye.
c. Extra time when completing assignments and tests

2.

Responding Accommodations
a. Marking answers directly on tests

3. Setting Accommodations
a. Preferential seating in the front of the classroom on the left as his
vision is better in his right eye.
4. Scheduling Accommodations:
a. Extra time when completing assignments and tests

PART 2 -LEARNING MEDIA ASSESSMENT:

Deiondrays current literacy medium used for reading/writing tasks is: regular/large
print
Deiondray is able to accomplish academic tasks with success although he may need
extra time.
(All forms are from the Learning Media Assessment by Koenig and Holbrook,
published by AFB Press.)
1.
General Learning Media Checklist: Distance & Near Visual Tasks
(Form 3):
Near Reading and Writing: Deiondray can read as small as (8 pt print)

24 pt print

but prefers (
). See attached sheet. Deiondray can read
small print in a telephone directory, newspaper, and clothing label at a distance
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of 3 inches with his glasses. In order to read the print on a complex map with
intersecting colored lines, Deiondray must be at least 1 inch away from the
paper. He was able to copy from a large print, 5 th grade passage at a speed of 14
wpm from about 2-3 inches. He wrote in manuscript and is right handed. His
writing was of average size and legible.

Distance Reading and Writing:

At a distance of 5-6 feet, Deiondray was

able to copy sentences from an 8 grade passage. The font size was about 1 inch
and he wrote 5-6 wpm. He wrote in manuscript and his size of writing was average
and legible. When reading letters written in different colored dry erase markers at a
distance of 5-6 feet, Deiondray was able to see the colors green, blue, black, orange
and red. He was not able to see the color yellow.
th

2.
Form 6: Continuing Assessment of Literacy Media: Basic Reading
Inventory (BRI) using the Johns Basic Reading Inventory and/or the Assessment of
Braille Literacy Skills (ABLS) the Deiondrays literacy media was assessed. The
results are as follows:
Oral Reading Rates:
Grad Media / Regular,
e
Enlarged Print,
Level Braille, or Digital (at
least two media in same
Text
grade level for
comparison)

Word
s Per
Minut
e

Comprehensi
on
percentage

Independent
,
Instructional
, or
Frustration

Notes /
Significant
miscues

0, with glasses,
overhead
lighting, moves
whole head
when reading
0, with glasses,
overhead
lighting, moves
whole head
when reading
0, with glasses,
overhead
lighting, moves
whole head
when reading

Large Print

84.5

80%

Independent
/Instructiona
l

Large Print

88

95%

Independent

Large Print

82

85%

Independent
/Instructiona
l

Listening Comprehension Reading Rates:

Grade Media /
Comprehensi
Level
Regular,
Word on
Text
Enlarged Print, s Per
percentage
Braille or
Minut
Digital (at least
e

Independent,
Instructional, or
Frustration

Notes
(Reading
behaviors)

two media in

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same grade level

for comparison)

Large print

n/a

80%

Independent/Instruct
ional

10

Large print

n/a

65%

Instructional/Frustrat
ion

6
(silent
readin
g)

Large Print

84.5

80%

Independent/Instruct
ional

with
glasses,
overhead
lighting,
moves
whole head
when
reading
with
glasses,
overhead
lighting,
moves
whole head
when
reading
with
glasses,
overhead
lighting,
moves
whole head
when
reading

Basic Reading Inventory Recap:

Instructional Reading Grade Level: 8th
Comprehension level: 9th
Does Deiondray read with adequate comprehension? Yes
Preferred Font Size: 24
Near Working Distance: 3 inches
Independent Listening Level: 9th grade
Average silent reading speed for sighted students in 7 th grade is 175-185
wpm.

Silent reading speed for visually impaired students in 7 th grade is 80 wpm.

3.

Form 7: Literacy Tools Inventory:

Deiondray is able to read his own handwriting and at this time it is a viable
and effective mode
of communication. He has good computer skills as he is able
to navigate effectively without assistance. He currently has a dome magnifier but
does not use it when reading. It would be beneficial for him to learn to use his dome
magnifier frequently to reduce is leaning forward to read. Deiondray should be able
to use the computer, with accommodations, to take computer-based tests.

Recommendations

Provide Deiondray with a handout copy of notes ahead of time if possible.

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Reading materials should be presented in large print.

Write on board with dark colored dry erase markers.
Preferential seating in the front of the classroom on the left as his vision is better
in his right eye.
Extra time when copying information off the board.
Elevation of reading material to reduce leaning down to read.
PART 3 - EXPANDED CORE CURRICULUM:
(Specific instructional goal areas should be noted for all areas marked needs
instruction.)

1. Assistive Technology:
instruction
2. Compensatory Skills:
instruction
3. Career Skills:
instruction
4. Recreation and Leisure
instruction
5. Orientation and Mobility
instruction
6. Social Skills
instruction
7. Self-Determination
instruction
8. Sensory Efficiency
instruction
9. Independent Living
instruction

X Meeting current expectations

Needs

Meeting current expectations

X Needs

Meeting current expectations

X Needs

X Meeting current expectations

Needs

X Meeting current expectations

Needs

Meeting current expectations

X Needs

Meeting current expectations

X Needs

X Meeting current expectations

Needs

X Meeting current expectations

Needs

Criteria for Eligibility Statement:

Based on the results of the Deiondrays most recent eye medical exam, Learning
Media Assessment and Expanded Core Curriculum Screening and Assessment, it is
recommended to the IEP team that Deiondray does meet the criteria for a program
of specially designed instruction for students with visual impairments.
Evaluator: __ Demetrius Morgan____________
Impaired/Intern

Title Teacher of the Visually

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ________________________

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