2 Pager: Visual Impairment Flashcards
What are the two categories for VI?
congenital and adventitious
_____ impairments are present at birth, whereas _____ impairments are acquired later in life due to causes such as trauma or disease.
congenital
adventitious
Among school-age children, the two most prevalent causes of VI are?
A variety of birth defects and Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
____ can occur when a premature infant receives an excessive amount of oxygen while in an incubator, resulting in damage to the retina.
ROP
Among older populations what are the more common causes?
cataracts and diabetic retinopathy
Within 10 years of onset of diabetes,
__% of individuals are said to have changes to the retina. These changes include damage to the blood vessels of the retina, which can eventually lead to blindness
50%
In a survey of Canadians aged 15 and older, __% of adults were identified as having a seeing disability that limited
their daily activities (Statistics Canada, 2012). However, only ___% of those with a seeing disability reported that they were legally blind
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5. 8
Individuals who have congenital blindness experience ___ ___
delays, which further limit their participation in physical activity
motor development
The primary ____ barriers that people with a VI face while attending activities
are fear, anxiety, self-confidence, a lack of intrinsic motivation, and perception of their own safety
internal
Provide 3 considerations for physical activity and recreation programming
- Transportation
- Facility and Equip.
- Social Support
Specific recreational (including sport) organizations/opportunities available locally, in BC, and beyond?
- International Paralympics Committee (IPC)
- International Blind Sports Association (IBSA)
- Canadian Blind Sports Association
