TOPIC:\u00a0\u00a0IMPAIRED VISION AND RISK FACTORS IN FARMING<\/p>\n
DATE:\u00a0FEBRUARY 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. (EST)<\/p>\n
SPEAKER:\u00a0JOHN C. WALSH, M.ED., CRC, NEW JERSEY COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED<\/p>\n
Farming is a dangerous occupation, but it is also one which is hazardous to one\u2019s health.\u00a0 This webinar will address a farmer\u2019s eye health, risk factors and technologies to accommodate low vision challenges.<\/p>\n
Vision impairment can be a significant barrier to farmers in completing farm tasks safely and efficiently.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n
The speaker will address the following topics in his presentation:<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t miss this exceptional opportunity to learn from a vision professional about effectively identifying and addressing vision problems<\/b><\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Registration: Please go to http:\/\/ag.udel.edu\/rec\/Staff\/Jester\/visual-impairment-webinar.html<\/a> and register for the webinar.\u00a0 The webinar is free but registration is required.\u00a0 Also registration is limited so please register as soon as possible.<\/p>\n If you have any questions, please contact Ron Jester, Mid-Atlantic Agrability at 302-856-7303 or email rcjester@udel.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n