Low Vision Module
Low Vision training software
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An exciting new training module for everyone who works with, helps or knows people who are blind or severely vision impaired.
Guided by Perry the Possum and Len the Lion, The Low Vision Module presents information in a fun and easy to understand multi-media format. It is suitable for beginners through to those who want to refresh or expand their knowledge. It is an important resource for everyone who works with or interacts with people who are blind or have low vision, including:
- Parents
- Teachers
- Resource Centres
- Disability services
- Vision Enhancement services
- Health Education
- Aged Care
- Rehabilitation and employment services
- Libraries
The LV Module contains an interactive CD-ROM as well as a detailed reader and workbook (questions and answers). By using the LV Module you will gain in-depth information about:
- The Structure and Function of the Eye
- Vision Tests
- The Visual Pathway;
- The Diseased Eye
- The Developing Eye
- Neurological Forms of vision impairment
- Measuring visual acuity
- Genetic transmission
- Refractive Error
- Functional Vision assessment
- Understanding Visual Fields
- Improving the Use of Vision
This development from the Royal Blind Society (RBS) in New South Wales was specifically designed to enable new employees to study independently using a self-paced computer based training module. Like many other service providers RBS has a large staff (over 200 people). Each new employee has to be trained, and part of this is the need for him or her to have a working knowledge of vision and vision impairment.
The Low Vision Module is being used very effectively within the RBS and they have now realised that it has far wider applications, and are making it available commercially. Proceeds from the sales of the Low Vision Module will go towards the development of additional training modules that meet other client needs.
The Low Vision Module runs on Windows 95, 98, NT & 2000.