At a review meeting I mentioned that the student wasn't wearing his glasses . His key worker wasn't sure how much difference they made,and so we left it... I have now found some
really useful information about eye care which I can take to the next meeting.
The site is called
Look Up and gives advice about eye care for adults with learning difficulties.
It has some
good common sense advice and very useful information about
working with students with visual impairments in the classroom The page on
adapting environments to help adults with visual impairment is also useful.
There is also information on the different
eye conditions and a section called
Talking About Me with pictures and sound aimed at adults with learning difficulties.
One of the most interesting things I found out was that students with a visual impairment should come to college with an eye care plan here is an example:
I've got a lot of interviews coming up for September,so the eye care plan is something I shall be looking out for.
There is so much information on this website,using the
site map is a good way to find your way around.
Another source for information about working with students with visual impairment can be found in
Access for All .
Look Up website features a DVD You and Eye for adults with a learning disability .Its about the importance of eye care and vision. The film can be watched online and is available in 5 chapters/films. Alternatively a copy can be ordered via their website. 
