Webinars

Vision Rehabilitation | SEC presents a curated series of professional webinars addressing key topics in vision impairment, vision rehabilitation and special education. The series is developed with commitment to the core values of accessibility, inclusiveness, involvement, independence and equivalence.

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A Webinar Series for Professionals and Caregivers

The webinars are designed for a broad audience including professionals working within the fields of visual impairment and special education, educators, rehabilitation professionals, counselors, family members and caregivers of individuals with visual impairment. Each session integrates current research, applied methodologies, practical frameworks and interdisciplinary perspectives to support evidence-based, effective and empathetic practice.

Participation is open to professionals across disciplines seeking to expand their knowledge and competences in these fields and non-professionals alike, including those supporting family members or loved ones with visual impairment.

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Title: Preschool-aged children with visual impairment.

VISUAL SYSTEM AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

The Sense of Vision
Physiology of the Eye
Structure and Function of the Visual System
Primary Visual Cortex and Neurobiological Foundations of Vision
Prenatal and Postnatal Development of the Visual System
Visual Functions and Perception
Types of Visual Impairment:

-Ocular Visual Impairment (OVI)

-Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)

Low Vision: Categories and Characteristics
CVI (Cerebral Visual Impairment):

-Definition, Etiology, and Common Comorbidities

-Common Vision Problems in Children with CVI

Dorsal and Ventral Stream Damage

Tools for Assessing Visual Perception
Objective Diagnostic Methods

ACCESSIBILITY IN SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

Intervention Strategies to Enhance Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Environmental Modifications to Support Accessibility
Use of Other Sensory Systems as a Substitute for Vision in Cases of Blindness
Techniques to Enhance Residual Vision in Children with Low Vision
Development of Conceptual Understanding through Multisensory Experience
The Role of Physical Contact and the Development of Verbal Communication
Body Awareness and Spatial Perception
Orientation and Mobility at an Early Age
Development of Self-Care Skills (Activities of Daily Living)
Adapted Images for Children with Low Vision or Blindness
The Importance of Early Exposure to Braille Literacy