Strategies for Empowering Independent Living Skills Part 1

Description: Get ready to help students transition from school to home this summer! Join Part 1 of this webinar series to explore essential independent living skills for children who are blind or have low vision. Together, parents and professionals will learn to use a checklist to evaluate child abilities, setting the stage for personalized skill development in areas like personal care, mealtime, organization, time management, eating, cooking and so much more. This collaborative effort focuses on abilities aiming to equip children for better independence at home and in school.
Instructors:
Name: Mindy Koehne
Title:   TVI, COMS
Name: Brittany Williamson
Title:  TVI, COMS
Content Information:
ECC Area: Independent Living Skills
Target Audience: Families, caregivers, TVIs O&M Specialists, paraprofessionals
Learning Objectives:
Describe the importance of accessing a child’s current abilities using a checklist as a foundation for personalized skill development in various aspects of independent living
Demonstrate how to use the checklist to evaluate a child’s abilities in areas crucial for independent living
Apply assessment information to create a tailored plan that addresses individual needs in personal care, organization, and household management
Examine case studies to compare approaches to skills development