Program Description

Recorded: October 5, 2023 – There is a lot of misunderstanding regarding vision loss, visual impairments and blindness. As we continue to educate society, more and more people are becoming more knowledgeable about the spectrum of vision loss and the ways someone with a visual impairment can maintain their independence through Maine’s Division for the Blind and Visual Impairment (DBVI) services. This webinar will discuss:
- Major types of Vision Loss
- What is DBVI and what services are available
- Overview of AT devices that benefit people with visual impairments
- Supportive Strategies for interacting with people with visual impairments
Presenter
Sharisse Roberts, Rehabilitation Consultant – Sharisse has been working in the field of disabilities since 2000. She has an undergraduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation and a graduate degree in Orientation and Mobility. She has been working for the State of Maine, Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) since 2015. As a Statewide Rehabilitation Consultant, she assists and guides people in employment, business engagement, technology, accommodations, and navigation. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with others by providing trainings and presentations throughout Maine and nationally.
Resources
Please note that a certificate of attendance is not provided for watching the recorded webinar. To receive a certificate of attendance you must have attended the live training, completed the evaluation, and included your email address.
Resources discussed in webinar:
How Assistive Technology Can Support People with Blindness or Low Vision PowerPoint – PDF
How Assistive Technology Can Support People with Blindness or Low Vision Handout – PDF
Rev: 10/10/2023