Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
Definition: Pupils with MSI have a combination of visual and hearing difficulties. They are sometimes referred to as deafblind but may have some residual sight and/or hearing. Many also have additional disabilities but their complex needs mean it may be difficult to ascertain their intellectual abilities. Pupils with MSI have much greater difficulty accessing the curriculum and the environment than those with a single sensory impairment. They have difficulties in perception, communication and in the acquisition of information. Incidental learning is limited. The combination can result in high anxiety and multi-sensory deprivation. Pupils need teaching approaches that make good use of their residual hearing and vision, together with their other senses. They may need alternative means of communication.
Category: CYP
Credit: Dept for Education
Source:
http://www.education.gov.uk/a0013104/glossary-of-special-educational-needs-sen-terminology
Services mentioning Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
Amber
Music Awards exist to provide financial
grants to individual
children and
young people in support of this vision. Music Award applications are open to all blind and partially sighted children and young people, who may also have other
disabilities or
special educational needs, until the age of 18. New applications for an Amber Music Award must be made before the young person’s 18th birthday.
AmberPlus aims to enable blind or partially sighted
children to engage with
music by providing families and professionals with resources and ideas for music-making.
Our exciting weekly online early years group for parents who have a blind or partially sighted baby or
child between 0-4 years old. These drop ins run every Monday from 1pm till 2pm virtually on zoom. In these sessions you can expect to see:
a range of different activities each week from sensory stories to messy
play and
music sessions for you and your little ones to participate in; an opportunity to chat with/meet other parents and families; the chance to participate in useful discussions about practical concerns with some guest hosts.
We hold regular online and hybrid sessions for
children and
young people of any age up to 25 to come together and share their creative passion. Whether you enjoy
music, playing an instrument, singing, poetry, drama, or creative writing you can join our sessions and meet others who share your interests. Online Gaming: We hold regular online gaming sessions for children and young people to come together and have some fun gaming together. Open to any children and young people up to age 25, why not come and join and meet others whilst playing online.
Little Amber is Amber’s innovative
music service that aims to enable blind or partially sighted babies and young
children to engage with music by providing families and professionals with resources and ideas for music-making.
Our
Music Appreciation group usually meets at Jones Court on the second Wednesday of the month between 2.00pm and 3.30pm. Our volunteer Derek puts together pieces of music for members to listen to - anything from classical pieces to big band music - and
referral-service-pears">prepares a narrative to accompany each piece, as discussion points.
Music in Mind aims to enable blind or partially sighted
children with neurodegenerative disease to engage with music by providing families and professionals with resources and ideas for music-making.
Transcription service for blind and partially-sighted people. Formats offered: Audio in human voice or digitally generated synthetic speech, on CD,
Daisy CD, or as an
mp3 file;
Braille; Large and giant print; Electronic text; Tactile diagrams and images; Accessible sheet
music and musical scores - Modified Stave notation.
The RNIB Library is the largest of its kind in the UK, and it's completely free, with over 60,000 items in the collection. This website is your gateway to the entire collection in one place: Audio,
Braille,
Music - there is so much to access, borrow and enjoy.
Come and join Alys every fortnight at the wonderful Sight Life Centre, Cardiff, CF10 1BR. Sessions aim to develop confidence, vocal and self-
advocacy skills whilst making friends and having fun. There are also opportunities to access our recording studio space there, to make podcasts, radio content, or simply engage with the stimulating possibilities offered by
music and sound
technology. 18+ years old. Bi-weekly on a Wednesday 11:30am-2:15pm at Sight Life Centre, Jones Court, Womanby Street, Cardiff.
Techno Vision Systems Ltd sell
Braille translation software,
Braille embossers, Braille paper,
music products, keyboard enhancements and tactile drawing. They also provide telephone support,
training, repairs and maintenance.
UCAN run a regular Friday evening drama/
music/social workshop in the Cardiff School of
Optometry building. This is attended by UCAN members, their friends and family, and also volunteers who work with UCAN. Trainers Alex and Alys, and our Peer Engagement Officer Hannah, deliver all sorts of activities relating to drama games, acting, music recording and sound
technology, Arts Awards and also the chance to relax and have fun with friends in a safe environment. School of Optometry and Vision Science, Cardiff University, Maindy Rd, Cardiff. Every Friday 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Library records mentioning Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
This report explores the experiences and barriers associated with working in the UK
music industry for blind and
visually impaired (BVI) professionals. Commissioned by Baluji Music Foundation, funded by Vision Foundation.
