Support available at school
There are a range of extra supports available at school for your child with vision impairment.
Extra Support for Students and Teachers
We provide a range of extra supports for eligible students in all school sectors. The Visiting Teacher Service provides school-based support for eligible students in Victorian government schools. You can find out more information about:
eligibility for additional supports
Referrals for Guide Dogs Victoria services in Victorian schools
Guide Dogs Victoria can provide a variety of supports for eligible students in State schools in Victoria.
These supports can include:
In-school orientation and mobility training
Professional learning for school personnel
Environmental assessments of school grounds and buildings
General information for children with additional needs
The following information is relevant for students with vision impairments, as well as those with other disabilities or additional needs.
For everyone
Disability rights and responsibilities – What the law says, your child’s rights and education provider responsibilities
Reasonable adjustments – Changes to the way your child is supported in their learning, the school environment and additional supports
Working with education providers if your child has additional needs – Talking to teachers, support at meetings and making decisions about your child’s education
How you can support your child with additional needs at home – Working with education providers, homework and support for parents.
Early Childhood
Support for children with additional needs in early childhood – Early intervention services, starting childcare and support at kindergarten
Starting school for children with additional needs – Planning for primary school, meeting with support groups and sharing information
Program support groups – Working with the kindergarten to support your child with additional needs.
School age
Support at school for students with additional needs – Learning support, accessible buildings and equipment, specialist staff and other programs
Student support groups for children with additional needs – Working with your child’s school to make decisions about their education
Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) – Extra funding to help government schools support students with disability and high needs
The NDIS and schools – Applying for the NDIS and how it can affect your child at school
Moving to secondary school for students with additional needs – Planning the move from Year 6 to Year 7 and what parents and schools can do
Leaving school and career planning – students with disability – Life after school, work experience, careers and further education
Getting to and from school for students with disability – Help with travel for students at specialist schools
Glasses for Kids program - Prep to Year 3 students at participating schools can get a free vision screening with the Department of Education’s Glasses for Kids program.