Choosing a Video Magnifier for Individuals
with Low Vision
June 7th 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Registration is required for the training session
(maximum seating is 25).
Target Audience: Professionals working with individuals who are living with low vision diagnoses, including age-related macular degeneration, Stargardt macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, glaucoma, amblyopia, strabismus, cataracts, optic nerve disorders and any other low vision disorders.
Participants will learn to:
- Define one or more difficulties an individual is having when trying to accomplish certain tasks at school, work and/or home
- Compare several styles of assistive technology hardware options that may be suited to helping individuals accomplish tasks
- Identify top two best possible options for individuals depending on their needs
________
Community Training: Best Practices
for Choosing a Video Magnifier
for Individuals with Low Vision
June 8th 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Join us to compare several styles of low vision assistive technology to show practical issues to consider in choosing the best device for an individual.
30-minute individual appointments are available before and after the training session:
- 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Registration is required for the training session
(maximum seating is 25) and individual appointments.
Target Audience: Individuals who are living with low vision diagnoses, including age-related macular degeneration, Stargardt macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, glaucoma, amblyopia, strabismus, cataracts, optic nerve disorders and any other low vision disorders.
Participants will learn to:
- Define one or more difficulties an individual is having when trying to accomplish certain tasks at school, work and/or home
- Compare several styles of assistive technology hardware options that may be suited to helping individuals accomplish tasks
- Identify top two best possible options for individuals depending on their needs
About the Presenter:
Kimberly Cline has over 30 years of experience in the assistive technology industry. Over the years, she has contributed to the success of individuals who use assistive technology for their careers, education, and personal growth. Currently, Kimberly is the Director of Sales LVI America. She is very enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of individuals by introducing them to the incredible low vison technology that LVI develops and manufactures. During her career, she owned and operated The Adaptive Advantage Point, where she collaborated with key clients such as the Bureau of Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired, vocational rehabilitation, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, state libraries, as well as school districts and universities. Kimberly resides in Las Vegas and has worked with hotels and other major employers in the Las Vegas area to provide jobsite assessments and recommendations to assist individuals who are visually impaired be successful in their jobs. She also implemented the accommodations and trained the clients at their workplace. Throughout her time in this industry, Kimberly has shared her expertise with a variety of audiences through speaking engagements and training sessions at national conferences such as CSUN, ATIA, National AER, ACB, NFB, and various AER Conferences and State Conferences.
No comments:
Post a Comment