Reporters: Chelwin Glenn P. Asuncion Roi Heltor B. Alfarero Eduardo A. Gonzales Henry Hipanao
Lesson Objectives: At the end of the 60-minute online discussion, 95% of the learners with 80% level of proficiency shall be able: Students will be able to know the definition, causes, characteristics, types of visual impairment and the assessment and possible educational program for visually-impaired people. To demonstrate a positive increase in attitude towards visually impaired individuals Create an advocacy tagline for visually-impaired people.
CHARLES MICHEL L’EPEÉ Founded the first public school for people with disabilities in France year 1760. He was concerned with language and phonetics being taught in a different way as a tool for the education of deaf and blind students.
VALENTIN HAÜY Founded the “Institution Nationale des Jeunes Aveugles ” in 1784. Inspired by many people: Rousseau, L’Epeé , and Madame Von Paradis.
Samuel Gridley Howe Born November 10, 1801 Died January 9, 1876 American physician, abolitionist , and advocate of education for the blind . He organized and was the first director of the Perkins Institution .
was interested in the education of blind students, and in 1829 founded the first school for blind children in the United States . The school nowadays is called the Perkins School for the blind, and it is located in Massachusetts . Howe also was the founder of the Massachusetts School for Idiotic and Feebleminded children in 1848.
Blindness is the inability to see or a lack of vision . In the most severe cases, there’s an inability to see even light. It also means that you can’t correct your vision with eyeglasses , contact lenses , eye drops or other medical therapy, or surgery. Sudden vision loss is an emergency. It’s important to seek immediate medical help.
Blurry vision. Eye pain . Floaters and flashers. Sensitivity to light (photophobia). Sudden loss of vision, or the sudden appearance of black spots in your vision. Symptoms:
What causes blindness?
Causes: Glaucoma Macular degeneration Cataracts lazy eye Optic neuritis Retinitis pigmentosa Tumors Diabetic Retinopathy Amblyopia Strabismus Chemical burns. Exposure to toxins Fights. Fireworks. Industrial accidents, including falls. Motor vehicle crashes. Sports. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) Refractive error
Causes of blindness infants Infections Bl ocked tear ducts C ataracts S trabismus (crossed eyes) A mblyopia (lazy eye) P tosis (droopy eyelid) C ongenital glaucoma R etinopathy of prematurity (ROP) visual inattention
How is blindness treated?
Treatment: Medication Cataract surgery Corneal transplant Retinal surgery Vitamin suplements
T ips for parents and teacher: Educate yourself. Build a support system.