Introduction to Sensory Loss

This interactive workshop will address:

Sensory loss- 'Sensory loss' is a term used to describe loss of the distance senses i.e. sight and hearing

• Improve understanding and raise awareness of factors that impact an individual with sensory loss.
• Understand the differing needs of individuals with sensory loss and how you can improve your work practices to support and empower them.

The Eye

• The mechanisms of vision
• Common eye conditions
• Maximizing residual vision

The Ear

• The mechanisms of hearing
• Maximizing residual hearing