Internet Webcast Series featuring
Dr. Lea Hyvarinen
presenting on
Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)

Specifically for Educators, Therapists, and Eye Specialists who work with young children, ages birth to five, with CVI.

Presented by the VIISA Outreach Project, SKI-HI Institute, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322-6500.

Dr. Hyvarinen:
Dr. Hyvarinen, world renown Finnish pediatric ophthalmologist, is best known
for her development of vision assessment tools for infants and children with
multiple disabilities.

Webcast Lectures: (one hour each)
1) General Features and Symptoms of Cortical Visual Impairment
2) Pathways
3) Visual Acuity and Contrast Sensitivity
4) Visual Field and Spatial Awareness
5) Vision for Communication
6) Questions/Answers

Lectures may be viewed at any time on the site starting January 17 through May 30, 2005. This assures that all participants may view the lectures at a convenient time or repeat the viewing if desired.

Webcast Features:
* Lecture, PowerPoint visuals, and videos

To Register:
All participants must register. The fee is $50 for all six sessions. For easy registration and more details on the Webcast series, Dr. Hyvarinen, or the sponsors, log on to: http://www.ksar.usu.edu/leacvi.