Tag: visual impairment
SEN131 : July/August 2024
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There are too many excellent articles in this issue to summarise them all in this brief introduction, so...
Are we missing something?
Undetected vision and hearing problems may account for a significant proportion of poor learning performance, argues Michael Ter Berg.
Many 'problem learners' may be suffering...
Digital accessibility
Technology holds immense potential to empower people with sight loss, but to unlock its full benefits, organisations must prioritise accessibility, writes Kyran O'Mahoney.
Despite the...
RNIB’s Bookshare gains momentum
Bookshare, the Royal National Institute of Blind People's outstanding library of learning resources for those with a vision impairment now has a million titles,...
Looking after what we can’t see
David Swanston really digs gardening.
Gardening activities are a great way to facilitate learning for children and young people with SEND, and the benefits are...
VI families struggling to make ends meet
Melissa Hobson highlights some of the extra challenges which families with a vision impaired (VI) child are facing.
The evidence is clear—families with a vision...
Can you recognise deafblindness?
All young people have the right to a high quality education which is tailored to their specific needs, says Carolyn Greig.
However young people are...
Visual impairment – habilitation study
Habilitation services need revision, argue Clare Messenger and Rory Palmer.
Every day across the UK around four children will be registered blind or partially sighted. That’s almost 1500...
Handling new challenges for children with visual impairment
Lucy Proctor describes how her school has handled the impact of Covid-19 on their pupils with visual impairment, and shares a call to action....
Teaching kids with visual impairment
Chrissie Pepper looks at how we can improve the educational experiences of children who are blind or partially sighted
Book Reviews
My Whirling, Twirling Motor
This charming storybook is aimed primarily at the parents, caregivers and teachers who interact with children aged 4-8 who are presenting with an ADHD...
