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Entry from 23.12.2011
In many countries Christmas holidays have begun. The people of ISaR International will not take a holiday quite yet because so much is happening all around the world. One matter we want to give you all as a ‘Christmas present’ is the fact that a new important book has been published. It is a book on assessment of visual functioning for development and learning named ‘WHAT and HOW Does This Child See?’ (with a CD attached) written by Dr Lea Hyvärinen, Finland and Dr Namita Jacob, India. Information about the book can be found in our literature database.
We are so happy to see that two persons thousands of miles apart have been able to co-operate and produce this highly important book. This is actually one of the ideas behind ISaR International. We want East to meet West and North to meet South. We want all of you to share the information of new important literature, new and functional ideas, ideas you have all reason in the world to be proud of! And share them with us.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year – or whatever you in your culture celebrate.
In Memoriam Herman Gresnigt
Entry from 01.12.2011
It was with deep sadness we received the news that one of ISaR International’s great friends and a source of inspiration, Herman Gresnigt has passed away. Herman Gresnigt, a former chairman of ICEVI-Europe not only inspired us, he was a great mentor, believing in the idea of inclusive education of children and young persons with visual impairment. He actually believed in the possibility of total inclusion. Herman Gresnigt was the brain behind twinning projects in Europe, he made east and west, north and south meet through twinning partners. He himself took a keen interest in the procedure; he made a ‘grand tour’ together with a new Nordic Baltic cooperator making the first contacts with all countries smooth and efficient. Herman Gresnigt’s interest in teacher training enhanced the possibilities for European teachers to improve their knowledge and meet new cooperation partners during a number of ICEVI teacher training seminars.
ISaR International remembers Herman Gresnigt with warmth and deep gratitude.
13th International Conference on Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses (Batten Disease) & Parent Organization Meeting
Entry from 23.10.2011
The meeting will take place in London 28th – 31st March, 2012 at Windsor Conference Centre, Royal Holloway, University of London, England.
The scientific program includes sessions on genetics and biology of NCLs, disease mechanisms, links to other diseases, new clinical perspectives, experimental therapies as well as joint sessions with the parent organisations.
13th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs (ICCHP)
Entry from 23.10.2011
The conference will take place July 11-13, 2012 at the University of Linz, Austria.
ICCHP is a forum for the discussion of issues regarding quality of life for people with special needs. Educational questions as well as mobility problems are part of their agenda.
Flyer ISaR-International
Entry from 24.08.2009
ISaR is a web-based data bank and resource centre in the field of inclusive education and rehabilitation of children and young people with visual impairment.
This home page will continue the newest information in our field. We thus depend on close cooperation with you. Please send us information about your plans so that we can spread the information to everyone concerned.
The existing data base will be extended through cooperation with teachers, parents as well as students. Togetherness and networking, sharing the competences and resources are the key components in further development of the pedagogy for visual impairment.
To spread the information to your colleagues please use our flyer.
Here is the link to the flyer.
