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visual impairments  

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  • A visual impairment is a disability that affects the vision of an individual, even with correction. Individuals with visual impairments represent a diverse population because such disabilities can range from mild to severe and may be accompanied with another disability (e.g., an intellectual disability). [Source: Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education; Visual Impairments]

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