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‘Sight’ refers to the ability to see whereas ‘visual acuity’ refers to the vision we use to see detail.
Visual impairments range through a spectrum of blindness and partial sightedness. The distinction between the two is dependent upon the person’s level of visual acuity. Some people may have trouble seeing in low levels of light, others may have problems judging speed and distance or experience painful irritation to the eyes caused by bright light. Some eye conditions deteriorate over time whilst others fluctuate on a regular basis.
Most people who have visual impairments have some usable vision and only a small number have no sight at all. It is important to note that not all blind people use Braille. Some people are born with a visual impairment, whereas other people may develop a visual impairment as a result of an illness or accident.
Visual impairments may cause difficulties with:
Please click on the links below for a generic description of each employability skill that may be affected by limited sight.
Click below to read about the possible effects of limited ability with sight on the specified skills as well as adjustments to practice/inclusive strategies.
Visual impairments range through a spectrum of blindness and partial sightedness. The distinction between the two is dependent upon the person’s level of visual acuity. Some people may have trouble seeing in low levels of light, others may have problems judging speed and distance or experience painful irritation to the eyes caused by bright light. Some eye conditions deteriorate over time whilst others fluctuate on a regular basis.
Most people who have visual impairments have some usable vision and only a small number have no sight at all. It is important to note that not all blind people use Braille. Some people are born with a visual impairment, whereas other people may develop a visual impairment as a result of an illness or accident.
Visual impairments may cause difficulties with:
- Accessing course material — overheads, slides, printed material, diagrams, practical observation, on-line material etc.
- Using the library — finding, collecting and returning books.
- Taking notes.
- Practical work and field trips — recording observations.
- Travelling to, from and around the place of education.
Please click on the links below for a generic description of each employability skill that may be affected by limited sight.
- Information Literacy
- Literacy - Reading
- Numeracy
- Observation / visual literacy
- Practicals
- Teamwork
- ICT skills
- Written Communication
Click below to read about the possible effects of limited ability with sight on the specified skills as well as adjustments to practice/inclusive strategies.
 Dr Val Chapman (NTF) Principal Investigator Director, Centre for Inclusive Learning Support Email: v.chapman@worc.ac.uk |
 Judith Waterfield (NTF) Head of Disability ASSIST Services Email: j.waterfield@plymouth.ac.uk |
 Dr Phil Gravestock (NTF) Head of Learning Enhancement and Technology Support Email: pgravestock@glos.ac.uk |
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