Functional Vision Assessment Training and Information Event 1 in 3 people with a learning disability have a sight problem. Many people may be living with sight problems that have been undiagnosed or unnoticed by those who support them.  SeeAbility’s Functional Vision Assessment pack has been designed to be undertaken by carers and support staff. It is an excellent starting point for recognising sight problems and for accessing specialist support and eye care services for people with learning disabilities and profound and multiple disabilities. Come and learn how to use this valuable resource Wednesday 10th November 2010 12.30 – 4.30pm St George’s Centre, Leeds (10-15 minute walk from Leeds train station) Limited places are available at £40 per person (including refreshments and course material). Course delivered by Martin Thomas, Steve Kill Aylee Kemp and Laura Christie

Be able to undertake a basic functional vision assessment Who should attend? Managers and support staff who work with people who have learning disabilities, including those with profound and muiltiple learning disabilities. Learning disability professionals including health facilitators. Learning outcomes: Understand the need for and the importance of functional vision assessments Be able to undertake a basic functional vision assessment Be able to consider a range of effective strategies to assist people who may have eye sight problems Be able to ensure that people with learning disabilities and profound and multiple learning disabilities can access appropriate eye care services How to book a place: Complete the attached form and return by 25th October to Trish Reid, SeeAbility, Hook Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8SQ, t.reid@seeability.org or call 01372 755 045. About SeeAbility: SeeAbility is a leading provider of services for people with complex needs and sight loss. Our award winning eye 2 eye campaign has transformed eye care and vision for people who have learning disability across the UK. Our website www.lookupinfo.org provides a range of information on eye care and vision for people who have learning disabilities. Reg No: 255913

Functional Vision Assessment Training and Information Event Registration Form Title: First Name: Surname: Job Title: Organisation: E mail: Phone Number: Address: Postcode: Any comments: Where did you hear about the course? □ Please tick here if you do not wish to be contacted by SeeAbility with future training information. Please return by 25th October to Trish Reid, SeeAbility, SeeAbility House, Hook Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8SQ. t.reid@seeability.org Tel: 01372 755 045