"I just wanted to share that I have completed my first virtual vision screening. It resulted in a referral to both medical and TVI. I just want to say how robust and helpful this process is! Conversation with the family, consultation with TVI, and way more information to share with the school district when we transition this guy out of early intervention. I am inspired by the collaboration this screener requires. Thank you!" Jenifer Dickson, Developmental Specialist, Sprout Family Services, Alaska |
How is Colorado identifying and supporting children who are blind or visually impaired during the pandemic?
A Shared Vision’s co-founders Paula Landry and Steve Lindauer, along with Tanni Anthony, shared vision screening best practices during last week's Outreach Coffee Hour session presented by the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Western Regional Intervention Conference. |
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"Malachi's Vision Therapist passed along information last week about daily learning opportunities for kids with vision impairments, parents and providers through the organization 'Paths to Literacy.' |
A Shared Vision supports more than 200 families in Colorado. Their health, and the health of their children, is one of our biggest concerns. It's especially important that our teachers be there to support our families during these challenging times.
We are still doing home visits with our families. When we can't meet in person because of illness, the weather or schedules, we are supporting our families through live video calls. They are very similar to FaceTime, What's App or Google Duo but HIPAA compliant. If A Shared Vision supports your family and you are interested in meeting your EI-TVI during a live video call, please contact her directly. She is ready to help. |
A Shared Vision hosted 30 family members - children, parents, grandparents and siblings - for a fun sensory learning experience in Washington Park, Denver on September 28. Parents donned sleep shades and explored the world of their children with visual impairments. Children with visual impairments and their siblings also practiced orientation and mobility concepts in an impromptu pumpkin patch.
Special thanks to The Allstate Foundation for their financial support that allows us to host these wonderful events. |
"This was our first time coming to an A Shared Vision Family Fun Day and our family loved it!" "This event was awesome. I really like how we had to describe things without being able to see them!" |
© 2018 A Shared Vision: Partners in Pediatric Blindness & Visual Impairment |