I Can See Clearly Now: Inclusive Practices, Adaptations and Resource Enhancements for Patients, Staff, and Interns with Visual Impairments - LIGHTNING PASS 2025

Children, youth, and adults with visual impairments (VI) have a right to equitable and inclusive care—yet these adaptations are often lacking in healthcare and child life settings. This webinar explores how Child Life Specialists can support individuals with VI by applying evidence-based strategies grounded in current psychosocial research. Participants will learn how to incorporate high-contrast visuals, enlarged text, tactile and textured materials, auditory cues, sensory descriptions, and hand-over-hand techniques to create inclusive experiences in both hospital and home environments. The session will also highlight how technology and multimedia tools can enhance accessibility and engagement for patients of all ages with VI. In addition to patient-centered care, the webinar will address practical accommodations for child life students, interns, and staff with VI—covering areas such as instruction, assignments, assistive technology, and environmental modifications. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to build a more inclusive child life practice through thoughtful adaptation and innovation.

Suggested Domain: DEI

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Learning Objective(s):

1. By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to identify unique aspects about the VI population, including demographic details and common causes

2. By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to define and differentiate between terminology related to visual impairment

3. By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to recognize and articulate impacts from varying degrees/causes of VI

4. By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to articulate various ways VI impacts function

5. By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to identify and implement relevant modifications that can be applied to CL practice

Please note: All webinar content and its certificate will expire on June 9, 2028, regardless of when it is purchased, accessed, or completed. At that point, the contents will no longer be available in any form, including as an archive or as a PDU certificate. It is the responsibility of the learner to complete the contents and download and save the certificate for their records prior to June 9, 2028.