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This conference will focus on the need for a multidisciplinary approach in offering support aimed at ensuring the best quality of life for children and young adults with visual impairment. Presentations will be an opportunity to share experiences on important areas of their lives: medical/psychological care, education, re/habilitation, orientation and autonomy.
Staff and professionals from all levels of schools. Educators, Psychologists, Re-Habilitation Specialists, Special Education Teachers, Orthoptists, Opticians, Optometrists, Paediatricians, Ophthalmologists, Neuropsychiatrists, other interested physicians, University researchers and students. Associations and Organizations representatives. Caregivers, parents and families. Manufacturers and distributors of technologies and equipment. Non-governmental Organizations and Policymakers and Government Officials.
ICEVI-Europe is an association of professionals and professional organizations that promotes equal access to appropriate education and re/habilitation of people with visual impairment, so that they may achieve their desire to actively participate as full members of society.Â
The Robert Hollman Foundation (RHF) is a private Dutch non-profit organization. It offers free consultation and support for the development of children (0-14 years) with visual impairment.
Padova is an historical city dating from XIII century B.C. and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Town Hall is housed in the Palazzo Moroni which was built in the 16th century.
The University of Padova was founded in 1222. It is one of the oldest Universities of the World. Its Aula Magna Bo’ (known since 1399) gave hospitality to Galileo Galilei where he taught.
