Visual Impairment
Coni Kersch - Instructor 402-336-3707 cmkersch@esu8.org
For more information about the Visually Impaired program in Nebraska, visit the NEBRASKA CENTER FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED website.
The NCECBVI is offering a workshop on Thursday, December 7th in
Nebraska
City. Visit the NCECBVI Paraprofessional Workshop for more information. You may also
download the flyer and registration form: "Paraprofessional Workshop"
PRESS RELEASE: September 18, 2006
The Nebraska Center for the Education
of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired (NCECBVI) has partnered
with the American Printing House for the Blind to implement a registry
for young children with visual impairments, birth to 3 years of age.
This information system called, “Babies Count,” will collect and
disseminate data about the incidence, geographic locations, and causes
of early childhood visual impairments in the United States. Our data
will help Nebraska agencies develop and refine related programs and
services.
Your participation is very important.
Substantial research supports early referral and intervention services
to enhance the quality of life for children with visual impairments. If
you know a child, birth to 3 years of age, who may have a visual
impairment, please contact NCECBVI at 1-800-826-4355. When appropriate
our agency can assist in collecting the information about the child and
submit it to the National Registry for Babies Count.
To learn more about this exciting
support service opportunity for infants with visual impairments or to
have a local presentation for your group or agency regarding the
Babies Count registry please contact Jim Adams, NCECBVI, 1-800-826-4355
or e-mail jiadams@esu4.org.
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