The role of the Habilitation Specialist In this process Terri Bent and Suzy McDonald Qualified Habilitation Specialists Birmingham Education Habilitation Service Support Children and Young People with a visual impairment aged 025 years across Birmingham whether in mainstream special or sp ID: 1045720
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1. Preparing Visually Impaired young people for their futureThe role of the Habilitation SpecialistIn this process
2. Terri Bent and Suzy McDonaldQualified Habilitation SpecialistsBirmingham Education Habilitation ServiceSupport Children and Young People with a visual impairment aged 0-25 years across Birmingham, whether in mainstream, special or specialist settingsHabilitation = Mobility AND IndependenceIntroductions
3. To suggest which building blocks need to be in place for maximum independence:Personal CareTravelMoney SkillsShoppingSustenance = feeding yourself and staying healthySelf advocacyAims of this presentation
4. Dressing SkillsWashing and brushing teethSystems for identifying productsClothes Identification Using a washing machineMaking the bedIroningAccessing a laundrette/Dry cleanersPersonal Care Building Blocks
5. Personal SafetyUsing a long cane or symbol caneRoad safetyHow to use public transportHow to plan a journeyHow to ask for assistance – planned and informalTravel apps – google maps, Moovit, Network WM, National RailHow to call a taxi or Uber or Ring and RideHow to access adult mobility servicesTravel Building Blocks
6. Go away in your groups and think about how a skill missed at age 10 could impact a young VI person at age 20 What money skills do we teach a child at 10 that will help them at 20
7. Coin IdentificationUnderstanding the value of coinsMaking minor purchases with moneyBanking and how to access the facilitiesInternet bankingUsing Tech to carry out bankingMoney Skills Building Blocks
8. Different types of shopsGoing shopping Understanding of where the shops are that they need to accessLearning a route to a shop near to homeAsking for assistance On line shoppingShopping
9. Basic skills, chopping, pouring, spreadingMaking simple snacks and drinks independentlyUsing the microwave, toaster, ovenUnderstanding healthy food optionsPurchasing productsHealthy life style choicesIdentifying and accessing activities to support a healthy life styleSustenance – food and exercise
10. In your groups discuss what roles hab specialists, QTVIs, school staff, parents and others have in supporting a young person with self advocacy? Group discussion
11. Understanding what my own needs are and how best to support them (Who am I?)Eye condition and other medical needsSupport neededMeds, NI, doctor, dentist, Self advocacy
12. Did work experience weekly throughout year 13 at primary school – is HI and VI (RCD) but got GCSEsBuilding blocks for Work Experience:Travel - Bus route, building layout, route to local facilitiesSelf –advocacy – interview, next of kin, medical forms, DBS, NI noMoney skills – bus fare, buying lunchPersonal care – clothing, cleanliness of pupils – transferrable skillsCase study - Uroosa
13. If you’d like more information, you can email us at mobility@priestley.bham.sch.ukOr keep in touch with us:Facebook: @PSatPSTwitter: @PracticalSenso1Instagram: ps_at_psThanks for listening and joining in!