Course Description: Finding the right print size is essential for students with low vision to read efficiently and comfortably. This course provides a step-by-step approach to determining optimal print size and working distance using APH’s Decision-Making Guide to Print Size Selection. Participants will explore key factors influencing print size selection, its impact on reading fluency and stamina, and how assessment data integrates into the Learning Media Assessment. Practical considerations for both printed materials and digital screens are also covered.
ACVREP Credit Hours: 1.5
Objectives
- Describe steps of determining print size and working distance using the Decision-Making Guide.
- Explain the relationship between print size, viewing distance, and reading efficiency, including its impact on fluency, accuracy, and stamina.
- Identify key factors that influence a student’s optimal print size for different reading tasks and settings.
- Describe how print size assessment integrates into the Learning Media Assessment process.
- Differentiate between print size considerations for printed materials and digital screens.