Description

This badge is awarded to individuals who have completed the Functional Vision Assessment Self-Paced Tutorial. In this tutorial participants will learn about the purpose of a Functional Vision Assessment and how to develop and use a Functional Vision Assessment Kit.

Competency

In order to earn this micro-credential, participants will need to demonstrate the ability to demonstrate achievement of the following learning objectives:

Learning Outcomes/Objectives

Participants will:

  1. Describe the nature and purpose of a Functional Vision Assessment
  2. Explain the typical components of a Functional Vision Assessment
  3. Identify qualified professionals within your local region or district
  4. Define the value and application of Functional Vision Assessment for members of a student’s educational team.
  5. Relate a typical vision report to educational impacts
  6. Explain the Functional Vision Assessment in language that parents and families of children with special needs will understand
  7. Compare the contents and purpose of an FVA kits
  8. Build a kit with purpose and portability in mind
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