[visionrehabtherapist] Re: Adjustment To Blindness Question
- From: Marilee <marilee@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: susanmarie9@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2013 15:37:29 -0400
Susan, adjustment to blindness happens at different rates for different people.
I definitely have clients who are not ready for some, if not all, services
because they are just not there in their brain. I have RP and lost vision
gradually in steps. Each step was another adjustment. The adjustment experience
depends on many factors: Was the vision loss gradual or or sudden? What
personality type is the person experiencing the vision loss? Does the person
have good support with family and friends? Your question is a good one, but
also deep and many layered. I could tell you my story, but it is too long for
an email. Maybe one day we will meet at a conference and can have tea together
or something. Smile.
Marilee Kenlon, CVRT
Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
11150 Fairfax Blvd., Suite 502
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-359-1103
marilee.kenlon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
On Aug 23, 2013, at 9:44 AM, Susan-Marie wrote:
> Hi Everyone!
> Sorry for more questions out of left field. Can any of you tell me your
> opinions regarding services for clients/consumers making the psychological
> and emotional transition from being sighted to life as a partially-sighted or
> blind person? I am aware of the mini-adjustments, (many lasting about 5 days
> and varying from state to state), but can any of you give your opinions about
> how you feel the transition is being addressed in general? Also, have you
> ever felt that the individual is not quite ready for services because he/she
> may be struggling with adjustments to the new lifestyle? If I am not clear
> in what I'm asking, please let me know. Also, please feel free to answer me
> off-list. Thanks so much in advance for your responses and have a great
> weekend!
>
> Best,
> Susan-Marie
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