What will you learn?

In this workshop, you will gain practical knowledge and tools to:

• Understand the difference between low vision and blindness including acuity visual fields legal definitions and common causes
• Recognise secondary issues such as glare sensitivity visual fatigue depth perception difficulties and reduced contrast sensitivity
• Describe how visual impairments influence mobility safety and participation across everyday environments
• Use respectful clear communication techniques that support orientation and safety for people with vision impairment
• Apply Bigger Brighter Bolder and other senses strategies to enhance occupational performance using practical tools and simple assistive technologies
• Identify when and how to refer to optometrists ophthalmologists orthoptists O&M specialists AT specialists and vision focused providers

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists who:

• Support children or adults with low vision or blindness across home school work or community settings
• Want to build confidence translating clinical knowledge into practical strategies that improve functional participation
• Need a clearer understanding of vision related terminology measures and functional implications to guide assessment and planning

Particularly helpful for:

• OTs in community and home based roles supporting safety orientation and independent living
• OTs working with children or adults who require visual accommodations communication adaptations or environmental modifications
• OTs collaborating with vision specific professionals and wanting to improve the referral process and interdisciplinary communication

Why attend?

In this workshop, you will:

• Gain a clear understanding of acuity and visual field measures and how they relate to real world function
• Learn practical strategies you can implement immediately including communication routines glare management contrast adjustments lighting and low tech solutions
• Strengthen your ability to analyse functional impact and support participation in daily life
• Build confidence supporting clients who experience vision loss by understanding their challenges and the tools that make activities safer and easier
• Access examples resources and referral pathways to specialist providers and vision organisations across Australia
  
  

What's included?

• Gain online access to the workshop – live workshops are delivered via Zoom, while self-paced options include access to recorded sessions
• Download workshop slides and any resources provided by the presenter
• Enjoy six months of access to the recording and resources via your Verve OT Learning Library
• Receive a certificate of completion for your CPD records, available via email upon completion of the workshop