Accessing the Visual Environment: Successful Outcomes
Dates
May 8, 2025, 3:00pm - 4:30pm Eastern
Description
Helping students maximize their use of prescribed optical devices is key to achieving long-term success in accessing the visual environment. Join this webinar to learn effective training strategies, progress monitoring for both near and distance devices, and when to update key assessments. Strengthen your approach to optical device training and discover valuable resources to support student success by registering today!
Presenters
- Tara Bowie, Georgia Department of Education, Outreach Education Program Specialist
- Jodi Floyd, Columbia Outreach Center, Coordinator for Project Magnify
- Alicia Wolfe, APH, Outreach Regional Specialist
- Amy Campbell, APH, Director of Learning & Development
Primary Core or ECC Area
Sensory EfficiencyLearning Objectives
- Identify key types of near and distance optical devices commonly used by students with visual impairments.
- Explain the importance of consistent device training in supporting student access to the visual environment.
- Determine when assessment updates to low vision evaluations may be necessary based on student progress and changing needs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of current training methods used to support students’ use of prescribed devices.