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Age 16-18 -Typical characteristics of young people with Visual Impairment (VI)

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Age 16-18 -Typical characteristics of young people with Visual Impairment (VI)

  • A Visual Impairment (VI) – a young person may experience difficulties in the following areas:
    • Access to standard print.
    • Accessing whole class presentations, including interactive whiteboard and information on walls.
    • Participating in practical activities and observing demonstrations.
    • Reading and recording work.
    • Accessing IT.
    • Mobility and moving around the learning environment.
    • Spatial awareness, eg tripping over obstacles, bumping into edges of furniture.
    • Peer relationships and friendships – understanding personal space.
    • Organising equipment and resources.
    • Experiencing tiredness due to excessive cognitive load needed to process information
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    Date- 10/8/2023

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