Beyond the Diagnosis: Supporting Blind and Visually Impaired Athletes Through Lifelong Care, Sport, and Advocacy
Panelists include Jon Pederson, O.D., AOA Trustee, and representatives from the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes. This one-hour webinar has been approved for 1 AOA CE Hour.
Join our special panel discussion between the AOA and the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA), discussing available resources and support for blind and visually impaired athletes.
Presented by Jon Pederson, O.D., AOA Trustee; John Potts, USA Women's National Goalball Team coach; and John Kusku, USA Paralympic silver medalist; this panel discussion explores the journey of blind and visually impaired athletes from diagnosis through athletic participation and lifelong care. Through personal storytelling, clinical insight, and sports governance education, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the developmental, healthcare, and sport participation needs of athletes who are blind or visually impaired.
Why Attend?
This panel discussion will focus on topics, including:
- Adaptive sports opportunities
- Classification and Medical Diagnostic Form (MDF) processes
- Critical role that doctors of optometry play in empowering athletes throughout their lives
The discussion will also highlight the importance of movement, play, and team participation for visually impaired people and how the American Optometric Association (AOA) serves as a national resource for doctors, staff, patients, and athletes and the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) provides essential resources to continue awareness and support for blind and visually impaired athletes.
Approved for 1 AOA CE Hour.
Please note: Before attending a webinar in EyeLearn, please review the System Requirements. For more flexibility, you can also access the webinar on your mobile device. For instructions on how to download and log into the app, you can access the AOA EyeLearn: Mobile AppLogin (PDF) or AOA EyeLearn: Mobile AppLogin (Course).
Contact: Sarah Sutherland
