Eligibility for the program:



• Student must meet the visual criteria to drive in the state of Texas including distance acuity of 20/200 or better and an uninterrupted visual field of 140 degrees. Please verify with the student’s eye specialist before making a referral.
• Student must be able to attend the program with a parent or guardian from Friday evening November 4th through Sunday noon November 6th.

Where Will This Event Take Place?

The activities will take place in the James C. Durkel Conference Center on the TSBVI campus. Special activities are planned for students and for parents, providing them an opportunity to talk about their concerns with peer attendees. We will also hear from adult and young adult low vision drivers and non-drivers, a certified driving instructor, and a low vision specialist.

For additional information about the content of this section, contact Cindy Bachofer at bachoferc@tsbvi.edu or 512-206-9434.

General Reminders:

• Students must be working on or close to grade level
• Classes are offered at no cost to districts or families 
• Students are not counted absent when attending a Short-Term Program class
• Students, parents and school should all agree on attendance before you refer