EDUCATION AND TESTING

Certain factors must be considered when testing a child with a visual impairment. Professionals who examine your child may not have experience with visual impairment and may not be familiar with low vision accommodations. It is important to provide the specialist with background information on albinism, and for you to advocate for appropriate accommodations for your child so the evaluation can be as valid as possible. Remember to consider the following environmental factors: 

• Is the material presented in a way that your child can access it? Can she get close enough to the image to see it?
• Is the test room “albinism-friendly”? Is there glare coming in from outside windows? Are there harsh fluorescent lights and blinding white walls?
• Does the testing surface promote good contrast? IF your baby will be tested on the floor, can a dark, solid color blanket be used to eliminate glare and help with contrast?