What is a visual impairment? This guide explains low vision, legal blindness, & terms and definitions related to visual impairments. Learn about being visually impaired from an O&M Specialist in this complete overview for visual impairment education.⌚ Time Stamps:0:00 Overview1:16 What is a Visual Impairment?2:07 How does your eye work?8:35 Cortical Visual Impairment9:29 Common Definition and Terms related to Visual Impairments9:35 The 20/20 Vision10:35 What is Acuity?11:30 Explaining Acuity in an Eye Report 13:48 Field of Vision (Vision Field)15:00 Depth Perception17:01 What do people with visual impairment see?17:30 Vision is not Black and White19:24 Words to Google for Resources20:00 Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)20:50 School-Age Children with Visual Impairment21:40 Adult or Postsecondary Services22:33 Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB) Services23:24 Community Services for People with Visual Impairments24:55 Outro💡 In This Episode:What Is a Visual Impairment? Discover the real definitions of low vision and legal blindness. We break down the spectrum of vision loss and explain why most visually impaired individuals are not totally blind.A Crash Course in Eye Anatomy:Learn how the eye acts as a camera and the brain as a processor, and what happens when a part of that system is disrupted.Decoding the Jargon: Acuity, Field of Vision & More:Understand visual acuity, field of vision, and depth perception in simple terms, giving you the knowledge to understand a vision report or diagnosis.How to Find Help and Services: Learn the crucial first steps to finding support. Learn how to connect with the right services, explaining the differences in support available for children in school, working adults, and seniors seeking to maintain their independence.List of Words to Google for Resources for people with Visual Impairments:Young Babies - Children: Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)School-Age Children - 22 years old: Visual Impairment + School District, Eye Doctor, Teacher for Student with Visual Impairment.Adult / Postsecondary: Vocational Services, Lighthouse, Orientation and Mobility + you areaOlder Adults / Seniors: Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB) Services, Vocational/State DepartmentsCommunity Level Engagement: IDEA Laws, National Federation for the Blind, American Federation for the Blind, State Schools for the BlindWhether you’re a teacher, parent, educator, or advocate for special education and inclusive education, this video will help you stay informed about current events.Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the BELL ICON 🔔 so you never miss out on our latest content and updates on education!📢 Join the Conversation!Have questions or tips of your own? Drop a comment below and let’s chat about it. ⬇️Thanks for watching, and see you in the next video! 👋🎉 Join the SEE Community – It's FREE! 🎉🌎 Why? So you can:✅ Meet educators who share your passion✅ Get exclusive teaching resources & strategies✅ Learn the latest in Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) & O&MRegister Here: https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/ Struggling to support students with visual impairments? Get Your Free PDF Cheatsheet on how what educators should know to support their students with visual impairments: https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/5keys📅 ACADEMIC CALENDAR:Join the waitlist! "International Orientation & Mobility Online Symposium" | Conference for O&M Specialistshttps://www.orientationandmobilitysymposium.com💌 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:https://www.facebook.com/exceptionaleducators.ushttps://www.instagram.com/exceptionaleducators.ushttps://linkedin.com/company/exceptionaleducators-us#visualimpairment #visuallyimpaired #inclusiveeducation #vision #visionimpairment #education #educational #podcast #teacher #students

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