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Vision Services
Program Support for
Students with
Visual Impairment
W. Ross Macdonald
Contact Information
Geoff Courneya
Coordinator Blind and Low Vision
Vision Resource Teacher
Special Education Services
Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
156 Ann St., Belleville, ON K8N 1N9
Phone: 613-966-1170 ext. 2253
Fax:
613-966-9322
Email: gcourneya@hpedsb.on.ca
September, 2012
Possible signs of
Vision Difficulties
If the student displays any of the
following, a vision assessment
should be performed by an
Optometrist or Ophthalmologist.
Definitions of
Visual Impairment
Low Vision:
Moves cautiously
Light sensitive
Eye(s) shake
Frequent headaches
Process:
Permission and consents for the release of
information are requested
Blind:
Visual acuity is 20/200 or less with asdf
correction in the better eye.