MID-ATLANTIC AGRABILITY WEBINAR
TOPIC: IMPAIRED VISION AND RISK FACTORS IN FARMING
DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. (EST)
SPEAKER: JOHN C. WALSH, M.ED., CRC, NEW JERSEY COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Farming is a dangerous occupation, but it is also one which is hazardous to one’s health. This webinar will address a farmer’s eye health, risk factors and technologies to accommodate low vision challenges.
Vision impairment can be a significant barrier to farmers in completing farm tasks safely and efficiently. Farmers are at-risk to certain vision problems such as cataracts and the Mid-Atlantic Agrability Project and the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired will identify vision health concerns of farmers and discuss ways to prevent and accommodate these problems.
The speaker will address the following topics in his presentation:
- Magnitude of visual impairments in agriculture
- Primary visual impairments impacting farmers
- Risk factors
- How to protect yourself
- Resources that can help you
Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to learn from a vision professional about effectively identifying and addressing vision problems
WEBINAR PRESENTERS: John Walsh, M.Ed., CRC is Coordinator for Vocational Rehabilitation Services for the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired in New Jersey. Bruce Kastner, PHD is Coordinator of Project Prevention and Independent Living Services.
Registration: Please go to http://ag.udel.edu/rec/Staff/Jester/visual-impairment-webinar.html and register for the webinar. The webinar is free but registration is required. Also registration is limited so please register as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please contact Ron Jester, Mid-Atlantic Agrability at 302-856-7303 or email rcjester@udel.edu.
