First discusses the philosophy, structure, and content of instruction for students with severe disabilities and then presents procedures to define and incorporate strategies to meet the unique needs of students with visual and multiple impairments. A five-step analysis process is suggested for modifying a core curriculum to individualize…

The need for a core curriculum for students with visual impairments, including those with additional disabilities, is evaluated. The curriculum's components include compensatory or functional academic skills, orientation and mobility, social interaction, independent living skills, recreation and leisure skills, career education, technology, and…