Welcome to the Home Page of ICEVI-Europe

International Council for Education and Rehabilitation of People with Visual Impairment

Idea

Sharing information and knowledge on the field of education and rehabilitation of people with visual impairment.

Target audience

Professionals and others involved in the education and rehabilitation of children and young people with visual impairment.

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Link to ICEVI-Europe Facebook page

EBU & ICEVI-Europe Joint Project "Training and Propagation of Braille"
EBU & ICEVI-Europe Joint Project "Training and Propagation of Braille" for download, format docx, 17kB, EBU & ICEVI-Europe Joint Project "Training and Propagation of Braille" for download, format pdf, 340kB
Braille Teaching and Literacy, A Report for the European Blind Union and European Commission, January 2018, PDF format, 887kB

Call to Join ICEVI-Europe Professional Interest Groups

A Call to Join ICEVI-Europe Professional Interest Groups, pdf format, 132kB

9th ICEVI European Conference: Empowered by dialogue

Presentations of the Keynote Lectures

• Presentation of Keynote Speaker Prof. dr. Claudia Claes, pdf format, 2,7MB
• Presentation of Keynote Speaker Prof. dr. Bea Maes, pdf format, 818kB
• Presentation of Keynote Speaker Dr. Elke Wagner, pdf format, 6,2MB
• Presentation of Keynote Speaker Mr. Peter Verstraten, pdf format, 2MB

Proceedings from the 9th ICEVI European Conference: Empowered by dialogue, 2-7 July 2017 in Bruges, Belgium

Proceedings from the 9th ICEVI European Conference: Empowered by dialogue, 2-7 July 2017 in Bruges, Belgium, pdf format, 28MB

Minutes of the 2017 ICEVI-Europe General Assembly

Minutes of the 2017 ICEVI-Europe General Assembly, pdf format, 562kB

Photo Gallery from the 9th ICEVI European Conference

6th ECPVI
6th European Conference on Psychology and Visual Impairment
11-12 November 2016 in Budapest, Hungary
Theme: PSYCHOLOGICAL SURVIVAL SKILLS IN A SIGHTED WORLD
Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 July 2016
Detailed Information: http://6ecpvi.elte.hu/
Contact: ecpvi6@barczi.elte.hu
2nd Announcement of Abstract Submission Deadline
For the Photo Gallery, Presentations, and Posters, please visit the 6th ECPVI Conference Website

ICEVI-Europe as a member of the European Coalition for Vision proudly supports World Sight Day 2016
Link to World Sight Day 2016 support cards, format zip, 7,1MB

Questionnaire for National Representatives of ICEVI-Europe
Link to online questionnaire for National Representatives of ICEVI-Europe

ICEVI - Europe as a Partner in the Erasmus+ Project BaGMIVI - Bridging the Gap Between Museums and Individuals with Visual Impairments

Information regarding the project BaGMIVI

The proposal for a European Accessibility Act: a new, accessible Europe for blind and partially sighted people?
english version, format docx, 47kB, french version, format docx, 54kB, german version, format docx, 55kB, spanish version, format docx, 358kB

EBU & ICEVI-Europe Joint Project
Erasmus+ Mobility of Students with Disability: A State-of-the-art report on the accessibility of exchange programs for students with visual impairments
Mobility of Students with Disability, format docx, 293kB, Mobility of Students with Disability, format pdf, 644kB
Erasmus+ Mobility of Students with visual impairment Pilot Survey among Erasmus+ and Disability Coordinators
Pilot Survey among Erasmus+ and Disability Coordinators for download, format docx, 273kB, Pilot Survey among Erasmus+ and Disability Coordinators for download, format pdf, 1,3MB
Erasmus+ Mobility of Students with Visual Impairment Accessible Universities for Erasmus+ Students with Visual Impairment
Accessible Universities for Erasmus+ Students with Visual Impairment for download, format docx, 186kB, Accessible Universities for Erasmus+ Students with Visual Impairment for download, format pdf, 476kB
Recommendations for students with visual impairment participating in international exchange programmes
Recommendations for students with visual impairment participating in international exchange programmes, format docx, 204kB
Recommendations for students with visual impairment participating in international exchange programmes, format pdf, 675kB

What's new on this site?

• 23.03.2018: Nature for All – An organization dedicated to connecting people who are visually impaired or have other disabilities with outdoor opportunities [DOCX format, 18.6MB]
• 23.03.2018: EBU Focus Newsletter - Young Blind and partially Sighted People; Challenges and Opportunities, English version [PDF format, 354kB], EBU Focus Newsletter - Young Blind and partially Sighted People; Challenges and Opportunities, Spanish version [PDF format, 372kB], EBU Focus Newsletter - Young Blind and partially Sighted People; Challenges and Opportunities, German version [PDF format, 357kB], EBU Focus Newsletter - Young Blind and partially Sighted People; Challenges and Opportunities, French version [PDF format, 373kB]
• 02.11.2017: Results of the 2017 Onkyo World Braille Essay Contest
• 02.11.2017: All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development launched the Book Boost: Access for All Challenge. The competition details can be found on the All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development’s website.
• 02.11.2017: 2016 ICEVI-Europe Annual Report [DOCX, 3 MB]
• 16.10.2017: 12 October - World Sight Day - International Diabetes Federation
• 03.10.2017: Don’t go breaking your heart - Interview with Professor Konstantinos Makrilakis Associate Professor in Internal Medicine, at the first Department of Propaedeutic Medicine and the Diabetes Center
• 03.10.2017: EBU newsletter 115, English version [PDF format, 316kB], EBU newsletter 115, Spanish version [PDF format, 491kB], EBU newsletter 115, German version [PDF format, 417kB], EBU newsletter 115, French version [PDF format, 415kB]
• 02.10.2017: Newsletter of December 2017 (download pdf 1,2MB)
• 05.08.2017: EBU newsletter 114, English version [PDF format, 310kB], EBU newsletter 114, Spanish version [PDF format, 485kB], EBU newsletter 114, German version [PDF format, 415kB], EBU newsletter 114, French version [PDF format, 410kB]
• 28.04.2017: EBU newsletter 113, English version [PDF format, 300kB], EBU newsletter 113, Spanish version [PDF format, 486kB], EBU newsletter 113, German version [PDF format, 231kB], EBU newsletter 113, French version [PDF format, 232kB]
• 25.04.2017: Newsletter of April 2017 (download pdf 1,1MB)
• 21.03.2017: EBU newsletter 112, English version [PDF format, 310kB], EBU newsletter 112, German version [PDF format, 414kB], EBU newsletter 112, French version [PDF format, 411kB], EBU newsletter 112, Spanish version [PDF format, 487kB]
• 07.03.2017: The EU, acting on its own, may conclude the Marrakesh Treaty on access to published works for persons who are visually impaired, Press Release [PDF format, 162kB]
• 07.03.2017: Nature for All Launches New Website www.naturefortheblind.com to Bring Outdoor Experiences to the Blind and Visually Impaired [DOCX format, 17kB]
• 05.02.2017: European Survey on Early Intervention [DOCX format, 69kB]
• 05.02.2017: Manual for Inexperienced Job Seekers with a Visual Impairment [DOCX format, 111kB]
• 04.01.2017: EBU newsletter 111, English version [PDF format, 320kB], EBU newsletter 111, German version [PDF format, 421kB], EBU newsletter 111, French version [PDF format, 419kB], EBU newsletter 111, Spanish version [PDF format, 569kB]
• 09.11.2016: Canada’s Accession to Marrakesh Treaty Brings Treaty into Force [PDF format, 117kB], The Treaty of Marrakesh explained [PDF format, 77kB]
• 09.11.2016: EBU newsletter 110, English version [PDF format, 316kB], EBU newsletter 110, German version [PDF format, 322kB], EBU newsletter 110, French version [PDF format, 418kB], EBU newsletter 110, Spanish version [PDF format, 492kB]
• 16.09.2016: Perkins School for the Blind - Open Webinars and Webcasts
• 16.09.2016: EBU newsletter 109, English version [PDF format, 251kB], EBU newsletter 109, German version [PDF format, 354kB], EBU newsletter 109, French version [PDF format, 350kB], EBU newsletter 109, Spanish version [PDF format, 424kB]
• 09.08.2016: Survey ALFPHV - ENPVI Budapest 2016
• 07.07.2016: 2015 ICEVI-Europe Annual Report [DOCX, 3,5 MB]
• 07.07.2016: EBU newsletter 108, English version [PDF format, 261kB], EBU newsletter 108, German version [PDF format, 364kB], EBU newsletter 108, French version [PDF format, 363kB], EBU newsletter 108, Spanish version [PDF format, 436kB]
• 15.05.2016: EBU newsletter 107, English version [PDF format, 255kB], EBU newsletter 107, German version [PDF format, 359kB], EBU newsletter 107, French version [PDF format, 354kB], EBU newsletter 107, Spanish version [PDF format, 428kB]
• 22.04.2016: Perkins School for the Blind [DOC format, 59kB]
• 19.03.2016: Announcement and Results from The Book Fair of Bologna in Italy
• 09.03.2016: EBU newsletter 106, English version [PDF format, 259kB], EBU newsletter 106, German version [PDF format, 366kB], EBU newsletter 106, French version [PDF format, 361kB]
• 24.09.2015: The Athens Open Air Film Festival & the Athens International Film Festival - Opening Nights join forces with the Movement of Artists with Disabilities for Accessible Cinema [PDF format, 334kB]
• 24.09.2015: EP adopts resolution on rights for people with disabilities [PDF format, 285kB]
• 07.09.2015: 2nd call for papers - ICEVI Day, WBU-ICEVI General Assemblies [PDF format, 293kB], Official Abstract Form, ICEVI Day, WBU-ICEVI General Assemblies [PDF format, 337kB]
• 04.09.2015: Press Release: The International Council for Education and Rehabilitation of People with Visual Impairment, European Region announces election of new board members [PDF format, 535kB]
• 17.07.2015: Press Release: Feeling Van Gogh makes art accessible for visually impaired visitors [DOC format]
• 17.07.2015: UPDATED Calendar of events in Europe.
• 17.05.2015: UPDATED Job description of National Representatives in Europe.
• 17.05.2015: CV's of Members of European Committee.
• 27.04.2015: Newsletter of April 2015 (download pdf 1,3MB)
• 19.04.2015: INVITATION Professional Conference celebrating 25 years of Early Care in the Czech Republic on New methods for diagnosing and developing visual perception in children with disabilities (Prague, 18 June 2015). For further information about the conference, please visit the conference website: www.roksedou.com
• 10.03.2015: UPDATED National pages of Belgium and Italy.
• 11.02.2015: UPDATED link ENPVI - A European network for psychologists and related professions working in the field of Visual Impairment.
• 11.02.2015: UPDATED European board members 2013-2017.
• 26.01.2015: NEW National page of Belarus and Italy.
• 13.12.2014: Download Annual report 2013 [DOC, 4,9 MB]
• 01.10.2014: DOWNLOAD Early Childhood Development and Disability: A discussion paper by the World Health Organization and UNICEF.
• 03.08.2014: Press Release from ICEVI-Europe and the Beyazay Association of Turkey on Education Enables Campaign.
• 30.06.2014: UPDATED membership information and membership payment with PayPal