What is the most appropriate nonoptical accommodation for a student with a visual impairment?

The most appropriate nonoptical accommodation for a student with a visual impairment involves matching the lighting level to the student's visual needs. Adequate and appropriate lighting can significantly enhance a student's ability to see and engage with their environment, including printed materials or visual aids. It addresses the specific needs of the student and can make a considerable difference in their ability to read or see items clearly, regardless of the type of visual impairment they have.

While tactile books, large print materials, and audio versions of texts are all valuable accommodations that can help students with visual impairments, they are considered optical or technological adaptations rather than nonoptical accommodations. Nonoptical measures tend to focus more on the physical environment and sensory enhancements that don't rely solely on technology or changes to the materials being used. Matching the lighting provides a fundamental improvement that can benefit a broader range of students by creating a more accessible learning environment.