Allison Wootton, TVI · Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Every student deserves full access to their education.
Specialized vision education for students with visual impairments — assessment, adapted materials, assistive technology, and direct instruction. In person across San Diego County, remote wherever a district needs a TVI.
California Clear Credential — Education Specialist, Visual Impairments
How it works
From referral to independence, in four gates.
A clear, documented path — no ambiguity for your IEP team, no dead ends for the student.
Referral & records review
A short intake with your IEP team. Existing assessments, teacher input, and medical reports reviewed before day one.
Assessment — FVA & LMA
Functional Vision and Learning Media Assessments conducted in the student's real environments, not a vacuum.
Plan & IEP alignment
Findings become concrete goals, accommodations, and service minutes your team can implement — and defend.
Instruction & reporting
Direct or consultative service with progress data you can act on, delivered on a predictable schedule.
Services
Specialized instruction, end to end.
Every service is delivered by a credentialed TVI — never delegated, never templated.
Functional Vision Assessments
Comprehensive evaluation of how a student actually uses their vision in educational settings, with actionable recommendations.
Learn moreLearning Media Assessment
Determining the right learning medium for each student: visual, auditory, tactile (Braille), or dual-media.
Learn moreAssistive Technology Training
Screen readers, magnification, refreshable Braille displays — taught until they become independence, not shelfware.
Learn moreIEP & 504 Support
Collaboration with IEP teams on goals, accommodations, and service minutes that hold up — in the meeting and in practice.
Learn moreRemote TVI Services
Virtual instruction and consultation for districts that cannot secure a local TVI. Secure, FERPA-compliant sessions.
Learn moreFamily Training & Support
Guidance for families supporting their child's visual needs at home — including advocacy training and community resources.
Learn moreThe approach
Access is a right, not an accommodation.
With over 20 years in special education, I provide comprehensive vision education services to students with visual impairments across San Diego County and remote districts. My approach combines evidence-based instructional strategies with compassionate, student-centered care.
I believe every student deserves access to curriculum regardless of visual ability. Through assistive technology, adapted materials, and specialized instruction, I help students achieve independence and academic success.
More about AllisonWhat that means in practice
- Evidence-based, student-centered instruction — strategies chosen because they work for this student.
- Materials adapted to the learner's medium — Braille, large print, audio, or accessible digital.
- Independence as the metric — success is what the student can do alone.
- Teams and families coached, not just students — capacity outlives the session.
What districts say
Trusted by the teams who needed a TVI most.
“Allison's remote TVI services have been a game-changer for our small district. We couldn't find a local TVI, and she stepped in with professionalism, expertise, and genuine care for our students. Her adapted materials are exceptional.”
“The Learning Media Assessments Allison provides are thorough and directly inform our IEP decisions. She doesn't just evaluate — she teaches us how to support the student every day.”
Service area
In person where I live. Remote where I'm needed.
San Diego County
On-site assessment, direct instruction, and IEP participation for districts and charters across the county — from coastal districts to East County and the South Bay.
California & beyond
Full TVI services over secure, FERPA-compliant video for districts that cannot hire locally — with adapted digital materials prepared for every session. Rural and small districts welcome.
Need a TVI your district can count on?
Start with a short conversation. You'll leave it knowing exactly what your student needs and how to get there.