Accessing the Visual Environment: Meaningful Clinical Evaluations
Dates
May 1, 2025, 3:00pm - 4:30pm Eastern
Description
Preparing for a clinical low vision evaluation can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Join this webinar as professionals in the field of visual impairment guide educators and families through the evaluation process, from helping students prepare to understanding what happens during the assessment. Practical strategies to ensure meaningful and effective evaluations will also be shared.
Presenters
- Tara Bowie, Georgia Department of Education, Outreach Education Program Specialist
- Sharon Lyttle, Georgia Department of Education, Outreach Education Program Specialist
- Jodi Floyd, Columbia Outreach Center, Coordinator for Project Magnify
- Melisa Matthews, APH FamilyConnect, Digital Content Manager
- Amy Campbell, APH, Director of Learning & Development
Primary Core or ECC Area
Sensory EfficiencyLearning Objectives
- List key items students should bring to a clinical low vision evaluation
- Describe the purpose and importance of preparing students and families for a clinical low vision evaluation.
- Explain the role of the Envision Kit and other devices in supporting student readiness
- Describe assessments typically performed during a clinical low vision evaluation