Friday, March 9, 2018

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Salon 2

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Overview

Angie Kiger

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Details

A client’s vision can have a significant impact on his/her seating and wheeled mobility. Having an understanding of a high incidence visual impairment such as cortical visual impairment (CVI) will help participants evaluate, make recommendations, and implement appropriate equipment for individuals with CVI who utilize wheelchairs. Learning Objectives: 1. Define cortical visual impairment 2. List the common characteristics individuals with CVI present 3. Identify at least three considerations to take into account when conducting a seating and mobility evaluation on a client with CVI 4. List at least three adaptations that can be made to a seating system that may improve outcomes for a client with CVI