CURRICULUM ON VISUAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN BULGARIA

Authors

  • P. Marcheva-Yoshovska Departmen of Pedagogy, Faculty Pedagogy, St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15547/tjs.2025.s.02.003

Keywords:

inclusive education, visual impairment, curriculum, special subjects, visual assistance

Abstract

The objective of this report is to present the curricula for special subjects designed for children and students with visual impairments, as outlined in the Regulation on Inclusive Education.

Research methodology: A theoretical analysis was conducted on key regulatory documents and literary sources related to the issue, within the context of inclusive education in Bulgaria. This analysis supports the development of a support plan that best meets the needs of students with visual impairments.

This paper presents the results of a study on the importance of the Visual Assistance Program for visually impaired pupils.

Special emphasis is placed on the Visual Assistance Program, which plays a central role in the education of children and students with visual impairments.

In conclusion, it can be stated that the program is essential for helping students with visual impairments achieve autonomy and independence in daily life.

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2025-10-20

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CURRICULUM ON VISUAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN BULGARIA. (2025). TRAKIA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES, 23(Supplement 2), 10. https://doi.org/10.15547/tjs.2025.s.02.003

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