The vision program includes Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI), Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS), and large print /Braille production staff.

DCIU’s Vision Program provides:

• Functional Vision Assessments
• Interpretation of medical information
• Consultation with school personnel
• Braille instruction
• Instruction in visual efficiency
• Large print and Braille materials
• Orientation and Mobility
• Technology Support
• Expanded Core Curriculum

The success of this program has been recognized and awarded the following achievements:

First in the Delaware County area to begin providing regular low vision clinics at Morton in collaboration with The Pennsylvania College of Optometry

• Recipient of grant funds from the Boeing Company for low vision services and equipment
• Development of the Pennsylvania Vision Consortium [PVC]. The consortium is a regional partnership whose members meet regularly develop strategies to provide quality low vision services for youth to enhance their visual access in the home, school and community.
• Large Print Library
• Short term loan Assistive Technology lending Library

The quality and success of the Intermediate Unit’s Vision Program can also be proven by the accomplishments of its students:

• A Chichester student was selected as The Rotary Student of the Month for January 2008.
• Two Springfield students were presented the annual D.A.R. Citizenship Award.
• A Springfield student was selected to go to Washington D.C. for winning a National Essay Contest.
• Numerous students in the Vision Department have gone on to  four year colleges and universities.