***Please note Zoom webinar links were sent out to all those registered to attend online on the morning of 15th June. If you register after this time, please scroll down your confirmation email to find the Zoom link. Please contact Rachel Hewett r.g.hewett@bham.ac.uk for any further problems. I will be able to respond to queries up until 11.30am on the day of the event***

The Vision Impairment Centre for Teaching and Research (VICTAR) at University of Birmingham are delighted to invite you to attend a special afternoon on 16th June 2023 to celebrate the contribution made by vision impairment educators. This event is being organised in conjunction with the IBSA World Games, which are being hosted by University of Birmingham in August 2023.

During this event we will explore why the contribution of vision impairment educators is so important and will hear from several young people who will reflect on their educational experience. We will present on the recently launched Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI) and consider its future role in vision impairment education. We will also recognise the contribution of nominated individuals through the presentation of two awards.

Anyone who has an interest in vision impairment education is welcome to attend this event. This might include specialist vision impairment professionals, young people, parents, policy makers, academics, and members of the charity sector.

To facilitate attendance from across the UK and abroad, we are organising a hybrid event.

Key information:

Date: Friday 16th June 2-4pm, followed by a drink's reception

Venue: The Assembly Rooms at The Exchange, 3 Centenary Sq, Birmingham, B1 2DR / Online

Awards:

The University of Birmingham and VIEW have created an award to recognise the contribution made by vision impairment educators. There are two awards in 2023:

1) An educator who has shown leadership in promoting vision impairment education

2) A young person with vision impairment who has shown leadership in promoting vision impairment education

You can find more information about these awards and how to nominate an educator or young person via the nomination portal.

For further information:

For further information on the event, please contact Dr Rachel Hewett at Vision Impairment Centre for Teaching and Research: r.g.hewett@bham.ac.uk.

A Celebration of Vision Impairment Education - hybrid event