Neuro Vision Technology (NVT) draws upon the expertise of vision therapists that have worked in the area of neurological vision impairment for over 20 years.

We have developed procedures for assessment and training for visual perceptual deficits, such as homonymous hemianopia. The assessment process initially uses the NVT scanning device to determine the extent of visual field loss and to demonstrate to the patient, and their carers, the nature of the vision impairment. The NVT scanning device is then used as the basis of a training programme to teach the patient to compensate for the lost visual field utilising the intact areas of their vision. The scanning skills learnt using the NVT scanning device are then transferred to activities of daily living, with a particular emphasis on the person being able to move with safety around their environment.

The aim is to enable the person to become as independent as possible.

Expertise & Experience

Overview

With a combined 130 years experience in the fields of biomedical engineering, neurological vision impairment rehabilitation, the five members of the Neuro Vision Technology (NVT) management team have spent years bring their knowledge and expertise to their product.

NVT draws upon the expertise of vision therapists that have worked in the area of neurological vision impairment therapy and rehabilitation for over 35 years.

We have developed procedures for assessment and training for visual field loss such as homonymous Hemianopia and other visual perceptual or visuo-spatial deficits, visual inattention or visual neglect.

The assessment process initially uses the NVT Scanning Device to determine the extent of visual field loss and to demonstrate to the patient, and their carers, the nature of the vision impairment. The NVT scanning device is then used as the basis of a training programme to teach the patient to compensate for the lost visual field utilising the intact areas of their vision. The scanning skills learnt using the NVT scanning device are then transferred to activities of daily living, with a particular emphasis on the person being able to move with safety around their environment.

The aim is to enable the person to become as independent as possible.

The NVT training staff provides on-site training for rehabilitation professionals and assists in the development of rehabilitation services for patients with a neurological vision deficit.

NVT Management Team

Ray Liddle

Ray has a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and 35 years experience in biomedical engineering and is currently manager of biomedical engineering business unit. As a
Director of Neuro Vision Technology (NVT) and the management team he contributes in the following areas:

• Manufacture of Neuro Vision Technology (NVT) Scanning Device
• Design and development of electronic and mechanical components
• Commercialization of the product
• Development of a Neurological Vision Impairment Training Package
• Research Skills; published research pilot project used to validate the training equipment.

Greg Liddle

Greg has a Bachelor Degree in Computer Information Systems and an Associate Diploma in Electronic Engineering. He has 12 years experience as a Biomedical engineer technician and 7 years experience as a Neurosurgery technician. As a Director of Neuro Vision Technology (NVT) and the management team he contributes in the following areas:

• Software design and development
• Electronic hardware design and development
• Technical support
• Writing of the technical manual and data management.
• Development of a Neurological Vision
  Impairment Training Package.
• Research Skills; published research pilot project used to validate the training equipment.

Don Verlander

Don gained his Diploma - Guide Dog Instructor Grade 1 and also a Diploma - Orientation & Mobility. He undertook a further Graduate Diploma Rehabilitation Studies and has over 40 years experience working with people with vision impairment.

He was the instigator (with the late Betty Hill - Neuropsychologist and Speech Pathologist) to develop functional vision and mobility training strategies for people with a neurological vision impairment as a result of an acquired brain injury or stroke. He also developed Auditory Training package for people with Neurological Vision Impairment.

As a Director of Neuro Vision Technology (NVT) and the management team Don contributes in the following areas:

• Development of a Portable Vision Scanning Device.
• Development of professional standards for clinical practice in all aspects of assessment and training of people with a Neurological Vision Impairment.
• Development and documentation of training strategies for professionals.
• Development of a Neurological Vision Impairment Training Package.
• Research Skills; published research pilot project used to validate the training equipment.

Allison Hayes

Allison gained a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and a Graduate Diploma in Orientation & Mobility. She has over 18 years experience in the area of Acquired Brain Injury and Neurological Vision Impairment rehabilitation.

As a Director of Neuro Vision Technology (NVT) and the management team Allison contributes in the following areas:

• Clinical Skills; experienced in all aspects of assessment and training of clients with Neurological Vision Impairment.
• Research Skills; Responsible for the development and implementation of Research pilot project used to validate the training equipment.
• Training Skills; Development and documentation of training strategies and delivery of staff training programs.
• Principle contributor in the development of the training manual for assessment and training strategies.
• Development of a Neurological Vision Impairment Training Package.
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Gayle Clarke

Gayle studied at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Graduate Studies for a Masters of Science in Vision Rehabilitation (pending). She also has a Graduate Diploma in Management and a Diploma in Orientation & Mobility. Gayle has over 25 years experience in the area of vision rehabilitation, specializing in Low Vision and Neurological Vision Impairment. She has undertaken university lecturing at Graduate and Masters level, developed staff training courses, co-ordinated international conferences, and is a committee member of the International Mobility Committee.

As Director/Secretary of Neuro Vision Technology (NVT) and the management team she contributes in the following areas:

• Marketing of package to overseas potential buyers
• Attendance and presentations at local & international conferences in the area of Neurological Vision Impairment.
• Clinical Skills; experienced in all aspects of assessment and training of clients with Neurological Vision Impairment.
• Research Skills; published research pilot project used to validate the training equipment; negotiations with international parties on feasibility of collaborative research data collection.
• Training Skills; Development and documentation of training strategies and delivery of staff training programs.
• Development of training lectures series and workbooks.
• Contributor in the development of the training manual for assessment and training strategies.
• Development of a Neurological Vision Impairment Training Package.