For Educators

Implement Our Tools in Your Classroom

Whether you're seeking advice or assistance for a blind or visually impaired student or planning a unit about a blindness-related topic, the Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) has several tools that may help.  

Assistance for a Blind or Visually Impaired Student

• Braille Literacy 
• IDB Youth Programs - for 14-to-24-year olds 
• Student Resources from Our Library
• Valuable Tips for Classroom Teachers

Blindness Related Curriculum - Information and Activies

• Who is Louis Braille?
• How to Read and Write Braille
• Ideas for Classroom Activities
• Accessible Instructional Materials

Learn First-hand About Us

Scheduling a Class Tour to IDB
We welcome the opportunity to teach you and your students about blindness and the services we provide to blind and visually impaired people.

Request a Speaker
Can't come to us? We'll come to you. Let us visit your classroom and give a presentation on whatever blindness specific topics you would like. 

Contact Us
If you need information or have questions, feel free to use our Contact form.