Professional Development Workshop: Impact Of Vision Loss on Everyday Life
Date: 18/06/2019
Venue: The Point Brisbane Hotel, 21 Lambert Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane QLD 4169
Provider: Vision Australia
Contact: Naomi Grant, [E] naomi.grant@visionaustralia.org, [P] 0417033344
Learning Objectives
- Overview of common eye conditions & their impact on vision.
- Impact of vision loss on daily living activities and supportive strategies.
- Learn about how adaptive technology can assist people with vision loss to complete daily tasks safely and more efficiently, and how to access information more easily.
- Experience our ‘See Like Me’ virtual reality technology: Demonstration of major eye diseases, through immersive technology which was developed by Vision Australia to enhance understanding of the impact of vision loss, and how modifications can greatly impact your patient’s functional vision.
- Learning about the impact of vision loss on moving around safely and independently.
- Identifying when, why and how to refer to Vision Australia’s specialist services.
Max points awarded: 5.00
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Low vision Presentation and overview |
| Activity Type |
| Face to Face without Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
| 2.00 |
| Name |
|---|
| • Adaptive technology, including ‘See Like Me’ virtual reality experience |
| Activity Type |
| Face to Face Small Workshop |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
| 1.50 |
| Name |
|---|
| • Orientation and mobility basics and meet a white cane user |
| Activity Type |
| Face to Face Small Workshop |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
| 1.50 |
| Name | Activity Type | Therapeutic? | Manufacturer/ Supplier? | Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low vision Presentation and overview | Face to Face without Assessment | No | No | 2.00 |
| • Adaptive technology, including ‘See Like Me’ virtual reality experience | Face to Face Small Workshop | No | No | 1.50 |
| • Orientation and mobility basics and meet a white cane user | Face to Face Small Workshop | No | No | 1.50 |