[Pibe-division] CVI question

[Wagner, Gail Katona Y]

Hi Kristen,
Sounds like what I do too. How about the rest of you?
Gail

From: PIBE-Division [mailto:pibe-division-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kristen Sims via PIBE-Division
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 1:01 PM
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Subject: Re: [Pibe-division] CVI question

Hi Gail what I know about CVI I learned from the INSITE  professional development I received through the Louisiana Center for the blind. I still don't know a whole lot about it though I do agree it is becoming very prevalent in our field. When faced with one of my first students with CVI, the parent described it as being a light with faulty wiring. For most of my students I find this is accurate. Sometimes the vision is there and fine, sometimes it is reduced, and sometimes it is gone. For some students I find that illness can impact what type of vision they come to school with. The vast majority of my students with CVI have other disabilities (physical and/or cognitive). I still teach them alternative techniques tailored to their cognitive level. For some students I provide consultative services teaching classroom teacher and para educator alternative techniques to allow the student as much independence as possible. For other students I provide direct services especially for those utilizing assistive technology and/or Braille.


Kristen Sims, Vision Services
Ouachita Parish Student Support Services
318-432-5481

On Apr 27, 2016, at 11:42 AM, Wagner, Gail Katona Y via PIBE-Division <pibe-division at nfbnet.org<mailto:pibe-division at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
Hi again,
Teachers! I haven't heard from anyone yet!  I really would appreciate feedback on how you serve your students with CVI. I would like a perspective from around the country. If you would prefer, you can private message me.
Thanks for your help and professional opinions and perspectives.
Gail Wagner TVI   Albuquerque, NM
Wagner_g at aps.edu<mailto:Wagner_g at aps.edu>



From: Wagner, Gail Katona Y
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 11:02 AM
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Subject: CVI question

Hello to all the teachers out there!
I am a "old" teacher in the field for 32 years. Back in the day when I first started, CVI didn't exist.  Now it seems like so many kids have CVI. I am wondering how you address CVI with your students. Do you use the formal Roman protocol?  How much training have you received for CVI?
I am just trying to get a feel from others around the country. (also this helps with my professional development plan!)
Thanks so much.
Gail
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