Royal Dutch Visio

Royal Dutch Visio is a centre of expertise for blind and partially sighted people of all ages, including those with additional disabilities. Visio enables visually impaired people to live, learn and work independently and provides its expertise in this area. It also offers living and day care facilities for her clients if needed. Visio’s expertise consists amongst others of early intervention, low vision, itinerant teaching, computer skills training, employment, social skills, orientation and mobility, psychosocial support, special education, leisure training, daily living skills, day care and accessibility.

Visio has a nationwide coverage with more than 40 locations in The Netherlands and employs around 3000 people. Visio manages her knowledge and expertise in a unique way. The constant innovation, research & development, sharing knowledge, transferring and applying knowledge are at the core of the organisation. Visio is ISO9002 certified.

Visio and mathematics education

Royal Visio offers math and science courses for visually impaired students in six special schools in the Netherlands. In addition, Visio supports teachers who teach math and science subjects that are visually impaired in public schools. For the Euromath project Visio’s expert Annemiek van Leendert is the key person involved in this project. She is an expert in mathematics for Braille students. Supports math and science teachers working with bachelor students, conducts national courses on arithmetic and mathematics for teachers working with such students, and adapts national math and science exams to the needs of Braille students. In January 2015, she began work on the PhD project “Improving the Mathematical Skills of Braille Students.” The experience of this research work will also be useful in this project. In addition, other experienced mathematics and science teachers will participate in the project to share knowledge, experience, and implement and disseminate the tools, strategies, and products developed in Visio’s schools.