Print Disability

What is a Print Disability? 

Not all students who have difficulty reading are identified as having a print disability. According to the National Center on Accessible Education Materials, a print disability is defined as “Blindness or other disability that prevents the effective use of printed materials.” Students with print disabilities include those on IEPs who are blind/visually impaired or have a physical or reading disability. The Individuals with Disabilities Education ACT (IDEA) includes a requirement that students who have a print disability receive their textbooks and core material in specialized formats at the same time and identical in content to that of their non-disabled peers.