Multiple Disabilities and Deafblindness

An inclusive overview of cortical/cerebral visual impairment describing the condition, its causes and associated medical conditions, and the educational and development impacts of brain-based visual impairment.

This training module guides you through the Visual Behaviors of cortical/cerebral visual impairment, as defined by the CVI Center at Perkins School for the Blind.

Review the neurological foundations of visual perception and sensory basis of vision and development, as well as delve into occupational therapy evaluation and intervention procedures for learners with CVI

Speech Language Pathologists discuss how they use information in a vision assessment to design a student's AAC Communication system, particularly when the student has cortical/cerebral visual impairment.

A brief introduction to Active Learning, an educational approach designed for learners who are functioning below the developmental age of 48 months (4 years).

Learn the foundations of communication and AAC, design lessons and identify key intervention strategies for visually impaired users getting started with AAC devices.

Create low tech solutions with everyday objects and the power of creative problem solving

Identify and practice ABA approaches that will support students who are visually impaired, blind, Deafblind or multiply disabled.