Visual Impairment

Description

SEaTSS SUpport students who have a range of Visual Impairment, including students who have no functional vision.

The Service has QTVI staff and a Sensory HTLA to support

We use technology to support many students and we have our own in house IT assessment service

Fact sheets

Training / Help

SEaTSS can support students with this condition.

To refer to SEATSS please use this link:

https://eforms.redbridge.gov.uk/single-point-of-access-referral-form-for-education-support/

Videos

Social Distancing for people with low vision

How reading looks from the experience of a range of visual impairments

Thomas Pocklington Trust is delighted to announce the launch of ‘What do we see? 2 – How the world looks to vision impaired children’. Created for professionals who work …

Nystagmus Network - The way we see it

Learning Aids

Large Print Protractor

Available from: Large Print Protractor

Large Print Protractor £1.96 https://www.partsight.org.uk/large-print-protractor

Illustrations

Useful tip when wearing masks

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BBC Toolkit- VI Students

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Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zh9v382

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common types of Visual Impairment?
The most common types of VI are
Further information can be obtained from http://www.kent.gov.uk/adult_social_services/your_social_services/services_and_support/sensory_disabilities/deafblind_information/types_of_visual_impairment.aspx
What do I need to consider before a student takes tests / examinations?

http://www.rnib.org.uk/professionals/education/support/exams/Pages/access_to_exams.aspx

Has specific advice relating to tests and examinations
Are there any resources I can use for training?

You can also order copies of the 'Count me in' DVD promoting good practice in the inclusion of blind and partially sighted children and young people, and the associated 'Hear me out' audio CD ROM from

http://www.rnib.org.uk/PROFESSIONALS/EDUCATION/SUPPORT/RESOURCES/Pages/resources_for_professionals.aspx
Is it really necessary to teach students who are VI to touch type?
Whatever your level of sight loss, learning your way around the keyboard and learning to touch type are important skills. At the most basic level these skills allow you to increase the speed at which you can prepare documents and input information into a computer. For many tasks, using a keyboard can often be faster than using a mouse.

The RNIB offer specifc advice relating to;
Where can I obtain specific advice relating to different curriculum?

The RNIB has a wealth of information. They have advice pages relating to specific curriculum subjects.

http://www.rnib.org.uk/professionals/education/support/guidance/schoolage/Pages/national_curriculum_subjects.aspx
Where can I find information and resources to help develop self advocacy?

Self Advocacy

https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/getting-support/information-and-advice/education-support/self-advocacy-for-young-people-with-a-vision-impairment/
Where can I find resources to support young people with a VI's well-being?
- Well-being for young people with VI
https://habilitationviuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Think_Right_Feel_Good.pdf

https://www.look-uk.org

https://www.victa.org.uk
Where can I find information about Colour Blindness?

https://www.colourblindawareness.org/
How can I make my device easier to see

SEaTSS have a Tech Team who can assess, support and train staff and families

Please contact SEaTSS if you would like this support - email: seatss@redbridge.gov.uk

We have a range of factsheets and videos- please check out our You Tube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYvQ3ULh0WWJAYVzcV7xZoQ/playlists

Ability Net also have great information prepared in one space-https://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/?Category=Vision

Family Resources

RNIB Shape and Share- Family events and activities

Website:

http://www.rnib.org.uk/shapeandshare

Description

RNIB Autumn Shape and Share online events for families – activities now live

A series of fun online events for children and young people with VI and their families.

Join us for infant massage, wacky science, sensory arts, and a parents only ‘night in’ There is also a session for young people to create their own comedy and talent show.

RSBC

Website:: http://www.rsbc.org.uk
Description: The Royal Society of Blind Children (RSBC) www.rsbc.org.uk organize social events for blind children. They can also help parents with DLA.