Free Video: Kathryn Albany-Ward on Colour-Blindness or Colour Vision Deficiency

Colour Blind Awareness CIC was founded by Kathryn Albany-Ward in 2010 after she discovered that her son (then aged 7) was colour blind. Upon trying to research the condition, Kathryn struggled to find widespread and reliable information and quickly discovered how under-represented colour blind individuals, particularly children, are. Kathryn resolved to raise awareness across the population, starting first with education. This resulted in the establishment of Colour Blind Awareness CIC which, since its inception, has delivered impressive social change across education, sport and business spheres.

Understanding colour vision deficiency changes how we support children in early years settings. This interview with Kathryn Albany-Ward reveals that one in twelve boys and one in two hundred girls experience colour blindness, yet most practitioners remain unaware of how it affects daily learning. You’ll discover practical strategies to identify children who may be struggling, simple adjustments that make equipment accessible, and ways to ensure every child can participate fully in activities from sorting games to sports day.

In this episode you’ll:

Learn the surprising statistics about colour vision deficiency and why screening at school entry was discontinued
Discover the warning signs in children’s artwork and behaviour that might indicate colour blindness
Find out which colour combinations cause the most confusion and which colours work best for all children
Explore simple labelling strategies using symbols and pictures that make resources accessible
Understand how colour vision deficiency affects children beyond the classroom, from food choices to team games

Watch this episode to learn how small changes to your practice can ensure colour blind children thrive in your setting.