The aim of the Statewide Vision Resource Centre is to promote an understanding of the educational needs of students who are blind or have low vision. We provide a range of services including short courses and support for school staff, parents and students with vision impairments. We also produce student books in their preferred format - braille, large print, e-text or audio CD. The Statewide Vision Resource Centre is a Department of Education and Early Childhood Development facility located in Melbourne, Australia. About SVRC
Blindness and Low Vision: Medical and Educational
Links to web sites with educational, medical and alternative format materials.
The Bulletin
Fortnightly newsletter packed with ideas and information for everyone!
Camps, Leisure and Recreation
Camps run by the Statewide Vision Resource Centre, and ideas for recreational activities.
Curriculum
Fun ideas for adapting the core curriculum areas such as Mathematics, Science, English, Physical Education as well as ideas for the expanded core curriculum areas - essential skills for students with vision impairments.
Educational Vision Assessment Clinic
Referral process for Visiting Teacher-Vision Impairment and the Statewide Vision Resource Centre.
Professional Learning
An overview of the Professional Development Programs run by the Statewide Vision Resource Centre. Also includes past papers and audio presentations.
Support Networks
Australian Association For Parents of Vision Impaired, Blind Citizens Australia and other support networks.
The Tactual Learner
Ideas for teaching the tactual learner including teacher reference material, ideas for teaching beginning braille.
Technology
Assistive technology and equipment options for students with vision impairments.
Tips for Teachers
Try some of these ideas for working with your vision impaired student in the classroom!
Victorian Certificate of Education Special Provision
Information for students with vision impairments in their final years of schooling.
Visiting Teachers: Vision Impairment
Information for Visiting Teachers including forms for requesting alternative format materials from the SVRC.
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