This series will provide an overview of vision impairment, the development of vision, and other topics within the Blind / Low vision space. Each webinar will require the completion of a quiz to obtain a certificate; all handouts and information relevant to each webinar is located under the video window, via your Dashboard.
Orientation and Mobility Package
This package contains all 12 webinars and is a great introduction to Orientation and Mobility. It covers a large variety of topics and disscues the role of O&M specialists, tips and techniques, technology, students with multiple disabilities and lots more.
Education Inclusion for children with vision impairment
This webinar provides participants with strategies to assist in including children with vision impairment in your class or community setting.
Blind and Low Vision Masterclass Series 2021
This series of 6 webinars will investigate and provide advice about specific eye conditions. You will gain a broad understanding of the visual system, the process of seeing, the impact of and the medical management of each condition.
Paths to Technology
Should I update my software? How do you create an accessible PowerPoint? How can I start a blind preschooler on an iPad? Is there an accessible app that . . . ? This recorded session introduces participants to Paths to Technology, a teacher-friendly resource that answers these tech questions and more!
Vision Impairment 101 – Introduction to Vision and Vision Impairment
This webinar will introduce you to the visual process (or how we see), including the role of the eyes, visual pathway and brain. You will also be introduced to basic concepts related to vision impairment.
Practical Tips for Promoting Literacy Skills in Students with Visual Impairments
In this two-hour session, we will explore activities and tips to facilitate the development of literacy skills in children with visual impairments, including those with additional disabilities.
Understanding Vision Reports
This webinar compares and contrasts reporting from clinical vision assessment and functional vision assessment. Two case studies highlight the role both forms of assessment have in building a comprehensive picture of a person’s true visual function.
Developing Early Braille Literacy
This is a three part webinar that provides participants with the knowledge and skills on how to work with a young early braille user.
Teacher Aides: Supporting Students who are Blind or have Low Vision in your School 2020
This two day course is delivered through a mixed mode of delivery. It includes two days face to face, in between session course work and viewing some webinars.
Accessibility for Students who are Blind or Vision Impaired Package
This package is a bundle of 6 webinars related to working with students who are blind or have low vision. This package is suitable to teachers, SLSO’s and other professionals working with students who are blind or have low vision in the classroom.
