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Walter Wittich is a Professor at the School of Optometry, Université de Montréal, specializing in visual impairment and rehabilitation. His research focuses on sensory science, dual sensory impairment, and assistive technologies for older adults. He holds affiliations with the Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation du Montréal métropolitain (CRIR), Réseau de recherche en santé de la vision (RRSV), and other Quebec networks. Wittich has received notable awards, including the Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada Distinguished Community Partner Award (2025) and the JT Award (2020). He actively contributes to academic governance through committees and supervises numerous postdoctoral, doctoral, and master’s students. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and the integration of sensory health into aging research.
- Education: B.Sc. (Concordia), M.A. (Concordia), Ph.D. (McGill), Postdoc (Audiology, Université de Montréal).
- Research: Dual sensory impairment, assistive technologies, and rehabilitation strategies for aging populations.
- Leadership: Chair of the Scientific Committee for the WHO ICF Consensus Conference on deafblindness (2024).
Wittich’s research addresses cognitive impacts of sensory loss, telerehabilitation feasibility, and the development of WHO ICF Core Sets for deafblindness. His work bridges clinical practice, technology, and policy to improve accessibility and quality of life for individuals with sensory impairments.
Key grants include funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQS), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Collaborations span academic, clinical, and patient communities to advance inclusive healthcare solutions.
