Resources for the LCP Client With Visual Impairments
In her webinar titled “Resources for the LCP Client With Visual Impairments,” Sheri Albers will share her inspiring journey from a successful career in finance to becoming a Community Outreach Specialist at LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco. She’ll discuss her personal experience of living with Retinitis Pigmentosa and how she navigated the challenges of vision loss. The talk will focus on LightHouse’s mission to promote independence, community, and equity for blind and low-vision individuals, as well as the programs, services, and products they offer to support those experiencing changes in vision. Participants will gain insights into the importance of accessible technology, Braille literacy, and community involvement, empowering them to better understand and assist LCP (Life Care Planner) clients with visual impairments.
Objectives
- Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by individuals with visual impairments.
- The significance of accessible technology, Braille literacy, and community engagement in promoting independence and equity for blind and low vision individuals.
- Identify practical resources such as adaptive technology and products that can support Life Care Planners in assisting clients with visual impairments.