Courses by Category
Vision Impairment Events
Prematurity and Cortical Vision Impairment
Braille for Educators
e-Learning Resources 
In addition to our workshops there are e-Learning resources 
to assist you in your practice. Resources include video clips, a discussion forum, factsheets and the following recorded lectures:
Early Childhood Development: the Role of Vision
Visual Perception - Pathways and Behaviour
The Auditory System and Hearing Impairment
To access the recorded lectures please register using the authorisation code rcresources. Registration is free.
The discussion forum will be of particular benefit to people in remote locations who cannot attend our face to face workshops but wish to communicate with other professionals in their field. We look forward to your contributions and participation.
Special Offers Available
Special offers are now available when registering for more than one course, or for multiple registrations from the same organisation. See our special offers page for more details.
Teachers Aides
RIDBC Renwick Centre has teamed up with TAFE NSW to deliver the Vision Impairment module (NSWTEDN303A) 'Respond to the needs of learners with vision impairment' for the Certificate III in Educational Support - Teachers Aide (Special). Participants who complete the module for the purposes of continuing professional education will receive a certificate of completion from the Renwick Centre. Participants also have the opportunity to enrol at TAFE and upon successful completion, will receive TAFE accreditation for the module. For further information read the Teachers Aide Course Details (PDF). Register for Teachers Aide course.
Courses by Date
Prematurity and Cortical Vision Impairment
When: Wednesday 3rd December
Duration: 1 day (9 AM – 4 PM)
Presented by: Dr John Ravenscroft (Senior Research Fellow, RIDBC Renwick Centre), Dr Stephen Hing (Westmead Children’s Hospital) and Dr Jennifer Bowen (Neonatal Unit, Royal North Shore Hospital).
It is well known that the survival of babies born prematurely has increased greatly in the recent past. However, this increase results in low birth weight and this carries significant morbidity for ophthalmic problems. About half of babies born at 25 weeks will have learning difficulties, and/or problems with their eyesight and hearing. The eyes of premature infants are especially vulnerable to injury after birth. They are at heightened risk of retinopathy of prematurity as well as CVI among other disorders. This one day course will explain some of the factors on vision and the visual pathways that stem from being born prematurely.
Course Code: RC08C205V
Fee: $150. Register for course. Combination discount? View special offer 2.
Braille for Educators: Register for 2009
When: February to July 2009
Duration: 20 weeks
Presented by: Josie Howse, Manager, State Braille and Large Print Service, NSW DET; and Nicola Stowe, Publications Officer, RIDBC VisionEd.
This twenty-week course in Unified English Braille (UEB) introduces students to basic skills in writing and reading Braille and is offered in both semesters each year. Through a series of weekly lessons, students will develop such skills as transcription of print to Braille using a Perkins Brailler; transcription of embossed Braille to print; and general formatting guidelines for the layout of Braille, including the layout of test papers. A certificate of proficiency in Unified English Braille (Grade 2) is awarded by RIDBC Renwick Centre upon the successful completion of the course.
Course Code: RC09C201V
Fee: $400. Register for course.
Registration
To register for any of the courses, go to the registration page, or contact RIDBC Renwick Centre for more information.
All programs are located at:
RIDBC Renwick Centre
Royal Institute for Deaf
and Blind Children
361-365 North Rocks Road
North Rocks NSW 2151
Tel/TTY:
(02) 9872 0207
Fax: (02) 9873 1614
Email: cpe@ridbc.org.au
