Vision impairments and strategies to support these learners are often lesser known as there are simply less students with vision impairments in our schools.

Therefore it becomes essential that parents understand their child's needs and are able advocate for their child within the school system.

Listen in as Gillian and I discuss a variety of low-vision related topics and discuss some tools and strategies that may be effective for your child.

ABOUT GILLIAN

Gillian graduated with a Therapeutic Recreation Degree from the University of Waterloo where she realized her passion for special education. After attending the Faculty of Education at Wilfrid Laurier, Gillian worked as a Teacher at KidsAbility School, a section 68 school, specializing in preparing students of kindergarten age with exceptionalities for school success (e.g., setting expectations of morning routines, dressing and self-help skills, sitting at circle, etc.). Gillian has been with the Greater Essex County District School Board for five years as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired and has since obtained her Special Education Specialist, a Braille Teaching Certificate and is working towards her specialist in Teaching Students who are Blind and Low Vision.

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