As the Athletic Director for the North Tonawanda, NY, City School District, Jeffrey Jeff Alger managed all aspects of physical education (PE) between 2015 and 2019. To gain expertise in the field, Jeffrey Alger took multiple courses on accommodating students with diverse needs and backgrounds. There are many ways to help students with visual impairments feel included in mainstream PE classes. Before purchasing materials or adapting preexisting programs, know your students’ needs well. Collaborate with your school’s established staff who know teaching methods for visually impaired students. Examples include paraeducators and orientation and mobility (O&M) instructors. Give your student enough time to learn the rules, terminology, and physical space for each sport. Set aside time before or after school, or during O&M training, where you can give them this information in a one-on-one environment. Individualized learning will allow them to learn at a faster pace. You can purchase equipment from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), including beeping balls and training books. Federal funding often covers the costs of the products and services.

1. Jeffrey Alger

2. As the Athletic Director for the North Tonawanda, NY, City School District,
Jeffrey Jeff Alger managed all aspects of physical education (PE) between
2015 and 2019. To gain expertise in the field, Jeffrey Alger took multiple
courses on accommodating students with diverse needs and backgrounds.
There are many ways to help students with visual impairments feel
included in mainstream PE classes.

3. Before purchasing materials or adapting preexisting programs, know
your students’ needs well. Collaborate with your school’s established
staff who know teaching methods for visually impaired students.
Examples include paraeducators and orientation and mobility (O&M)
instructors.

4. Give your student enough time to learn the rules, terminology, and
physical space for each sport. Set aside time before or after school, or
during O&M training, where you can give them this information in a one-
on-one environment. Individualized learning will allow them to learn at a
faster pace.

5. You can purchase equipment from the American Printing House for the
Blind (APH), including beeping balls and training books. Federal funding
often covers the costs of the products and services.