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Resources to Support the Blind or Visually Impaired (BVI) Population

Blind or Visually Impaired (BVI)

Visual impairment generically covers a continuum of visual functioning and can include the following terms: blind, legally blind, partially sighted, low vision, or cortically visually impaired. For educational purposes, an individual with visual impairment is one whose visual acuity is not sufficient for the student to participate with ease in everyday activities. The impairment interferes with optimal learning achievement and can result in a substantial educational disadvantage unless adaptations are made in the methods of presenting learning opportunities, the materials used and/or the learning . ~Quick Guide Supporting Children & Youth From Low-Incidence Populations

These resources are intended to provide professional learning for professionals working with Blind or Visually Impaired (BVI) Children and Youth.

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Webinar: Concept Development for Transition Planning with Students Who are Blind & Visually Impaired

In this webinar, Courtney will focused on Concept Development for Living Skills with an emphasis on the development of essential skills that are important for a successful transition process for students with vision loss. For students transitioning to adulthood, concept development is a crucial component of success. “Knowledge is not only useful but also empowering, and promotes confidence and self-determination.”

Length: 57:35