Vision Impairment awareness morning
This event will take place between 10:00am and 12:00pm on 16/09/2021
Presented by BBIS QTVI Specialists Christina Matawa and Janee Hall
This course will cover:
Curriculum access for children and young people with vision impairments, including:
- Common eye conditions, including processing issues
- Teaching strategies
- Impact on mobility
- Modification of resources
- Technology
- Promoting independence
- Exam access arrangements
- Opportunities to explore case studies
- Children speakers and video
Raised awareness of the issues experienced by a child/ young person with vision impairment within education
- Strategies for working with children and young people with vision impairments while preparing them for later life as independent learners where possible