Join Chris Russell BIO for discussions around the following topics: Students with cortical visual impairment and complex communication needs, including those who have additional/multiple disabilities, often require the development of individualized, multimodal communication programs to support their expressive communication and access to information and interactions throughout the day. Professionals working with these students require a strong foundation in CVI approaches as well as a holistic understanding of AAC and pre-symbolic/concrete communication development. This 3-part webinar series will focus on an overview of CVI considerations across different levels of severity, and an in-depth look at adaptations to multimodal AAC, including no-tech, light-tech, and high-tech communication systems. A detailed resource for guiding teams in the development of appropriate, accessible communication systems for students with CVI will be shared with participants: The AAC/CVI Matrix (Russell & Willis, 2020).

Dec. 8 - CVI: Impact on Access & Intervention Approaches

Jan. 12 - CVI-AAC Part 1: Considerations for Pre-symbolic and Concrete Communicators

Feb. 9 - CVI-AAC Part 2: Considerations for Abstract/Symbolic and Language-level Communicators