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Art/Art Appreciation Classes for Blind Students? Classes in art appreciation/film studies or classes that rely primarily on visual mediums may seem unsuitable for a blind or low vision student. However, the student who is blind or has low vision should have the opportunity to become familiar with the world's great art/ film/geography, etc. A student assistant who has been approved as an appropriate accommodation can assist the student who is blind as a visual "interpreter" or "translator" in the classroom and labs. Or Alternate Media Tags can be used in on-line materials so that a blind/low vision student can get a description of the art piece/geographic picture, etc.
	Example of an Alt Tag on the description of the Mona Lisa. “The painting is a half-length portrait of a woman with a slight smile. The facial expression is often described as enigmatic. As if she is holding a secret. She is looking at the viewer. She is dressed in a … The background is…” You get the idea.
The point is that certain disabilities (in this case, blindness/low vision) do not automatically preclude participation in certain activities or classes.

Art/Art Appreciation Classes for Blind Students?

Classes in art appreciation/film studies or classes that rely primarily on visual mediums may seem unsuitable for a blind or low vision student. However, the student who is blind or has low vision should have the opportunity to become familiar with the world's great art/ film/geography, etc.

A student assistant who has been approved as an appropriate accommodation can assist the student who is blind as a visual "interpreter" or "translator" in the classroom and labs.

Or Alternate Media Tags can be used in on-line materials so that a blind/low vision student can get a description of the art piece/geographic picture, etc.

Example of an Alt Tag on the description of the Mona Lisa.

“The painting is a half-length portrait of a woman with a slight smile. The facial expression is often described as enigmatic. As if she is holding a secret. She is looking at the viewer. She is dressed in a … The background is…”

You get the idea.

The point is that certain disabilities (in this case, blindness/low vision) do not automatically preclude participation in certain activities or classes.