Invited Talk – Understanding CVI for Families and Support Workers, National Council for the Blind, Ireland

Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk

Description

Helen St Clair Tracy was invited by the National Council for the Blind, Ireland (NCBI), to give a presentation on cerebral visual impairment (CVI) to an audience of parents, carers, young people with CVI, and support staff. The session focused on understanding CVI from both lived and clinical perspectives, and included a screening of a CVI-SIM video to illustrate visual processing differences. The presentation offered practical strategies for support and fostered discussion around recognition, day-to-day experiences, and access to resources. It was designed to be accessible and interactive, offering direct engagement with families and practitioners.
PeriodNov 2021 → …
Held atNational Council for the Blind, Ireland, Ireland
Degree of RecognitionInternational

Keywords

  • Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI), CVI-SIM, Simulation, Family engagement, Visual processing, Disability support, Inclusive education, Ireland, Lived experience, Helen St Clair Tracy, NCBI