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What advantages exist for students with severe visual impairments or blindness who choose to attend a special school?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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About percent of students with visual impairments are in regular class placements for at least 80 of
  their school day.
 
  a. 18
  b. 35 c. 64
  d. 75



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: Answers should discuss the fact that special schools can offer a curriculum more specifically designed for the needs of students with visual impairments that more carefully integrates functional needs (such as orientation and mobility training) with the academic curriculum. Special schools are also able to provide a greater variety of assistive technology options for students to use and explore. Finally, special schools offer community building through a shared experience and social identity.

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ANSWER: c



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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