Techniques for teachers to use in mainstreaming visually handicapped students in instruction of English as a second language are discussed. They include: (1) having an initial student interview to explore the student's knowledge of braille and gather other relevant information about student skills; (2) not developing negative attitudes or becoming overprotective; (3) providing activities that the student can participate in comfortably; (4) having the entire class be blindfolded through all the normal class activities to develop sighted student empathy; and (5) speaking clearly and precisely and encouraging others to do the same. Additional out-of-class assistance can include providing tutoring; encouraging attendance at English-language movies, clubs, and private English classes; and exploiting the other senses with clay, fabrics, and other substances. A variety of organizations and information sources are available in the United States and Mexico City to provide further ideas and assistance. (MSE)