TVI Services
Contracted Vision Services for Schools & Districts
How It Works
Inquire
Fill out our contact form or send an email describing your school’s vision service needs.
Plan
We’ll schedule a consultation to discuss student needs, service hours, and delivery preferences.
Learn
Your students begin receiving expert braille and vision instruction — remote, in-person, or hybrid.
Professional Background
FSU Graduation
Blindness & Low Vision Education degree from Florida State University
6 Years In-Person
Traveling to schools serving PK–12th grade students across multiple districts
Remote Expansion
Expanded beyond Florida with teaching licenses in Georgia, Kansas, and Virginia
Hybrid Services
Remote services nationwide combined with in-person instruction in Tampa, FL
Every student with a visual impairment deserves access to a certified vision specialist who understands their unique learning needs.
Services Offered
Braille Instruction
UEB (Unified English Braille) reading and writing instruction tailored to each student's level and learning goals.
Screen Reader Instruction
Training on JAWS, VoiceOver, NVDA, and ChromeVox to build digital independence and technology fluency.
Assistive Technology
Comprehensive AT assessment and instruction — helping students find and master the tools that work best for them.
Expanded Core Curriculum
Instruction across 8 of the 9 ECC areas — building the essential skills that go beyond academics for students with visual impairments.
Team Collaboration
Full participation in IEP meetings, 504 meetings, and collaboration with teachers, service providers, and the student's entire educational team.
The Expanded Core Curriculum
The ECC encompasses 9 skill areas essential for students with visual impairments. Delaney provides direct instruction in the following 8 areas:
Self-Determination
Building confidence, self-advocacy, and independent decision-making skills.
Social Skills
Developing nonverbal communication, social cues, and relationship-building.
Compensatory Skills
Braille literacy, tactile learning strategies, and alternative communication methods.
Career Skills
Exploring career interests, workplace readiness, and vocational goal-setting.
Recreation & Leisure
Discovering hobbies, sports, and leisure activities adapted for visual impairments.
Sensory Efficiency
Maximizing use of residual vision, hearing, touch, and other senses for learning.
Assistive Technology
Screen readers, magnification software, braille displays, and other adaptive tools for learning and communication.
Daily Living Skills
Cooking, personal care, money management, and other essential independent living skills.
Why Choose a Certified TVI?
Students with visual impairments have unique educational needs that go far beyond what general education support can provide. A certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired brings specialized training in braille literacy, assistive technology, and the Expanded Core Curriculum — ensuring your students receive instruction from someone who truly understands how vision loss impacts learning and development.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) holds specialized certification in blindness and low vision education. Delaney earned her degree in Blindness & Low Vision Education from Florida State University and is licensed in multiple states including Florida, Georgia, Kansas, and Virginia.
Remote sessions are conducted via video call using screen-sharing and tactile materials sent in advance. Students interact directly with the TVI in real-time, practicing braille reading and writing, assistive technology skills, and ECC areas. Many families and schools find remote delivery just as effective as in-person instruction.
Delaney serves students from pre-K through 12th grade, as well as adult learners. Instruction is individually tailored to each student’s age, skill level, visual diagnosis, and IEP or learning goals.
Pricing depends on the number of students, service hours per week, and contract duration. After an initial consultation, Delaney provides a customized proposal with transparent pricing tailored to your district’s needs and budget.
Absolutely. Full participation in IEP meetings, 504 meetings, and collaboration with the student’s educational team is included with every contract. Delaney works closely with classroom teachers, related service providers, and administrators.
Delaney is always willing to obtain licensure in additional states. If your state isn’t currently listed, reach out and she’ll work with you to explore options and timelines for getting licensed in your area.
Get in Touch
Fill out the form below and Delaney will reach out within 2 business days to discuss your vision service needs and schedule a consultation.
Prefer email? Contact Delaney@TeachBraille.org
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