Attached is a final report of a research study conducted jointly between
VISIONS and the local area agency on aging.
Check with Dr. John Crews at the CDC on his research with older persons that
are blind.
Here are some other references
Moore, J. E., Giesen, J. M., Weber, J. M., & Crews, J. E. (2001). Functional
outcomes reported by consumers of the independent living program for older
individuals who are blind. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 95,
403-417.
Moore, J. E. (2003). Using program evaluation to improve service delivery
for older individuals who are blind. Journal of Visual Impairment and
Blindness, 97, 42-45.
Giesen, J. M., & Cavenaugh, B. S. (2006). Evaluation in the Older Blind
Independent Living Program: Advantages of a structural equation modeling
approach. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 100(8), 482-487.
Nancy D. Miller, LMSW
Executive Director/CEO
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
500 Greenwich Street Suite 302
New York, New York 10013
212-625-1616 ext. 117
Cell 917-859-9184
www.visionsvcb.org
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Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] evidence based studies
Hi Everyone,
I don’t know if anyone else has run into this but grantors are now asking
for evidence based studies proving that our service is effective. Does
anyone know of any studies or models for Rehab. Services, Social Services,
OT, O&M? Please send me the info if you have it. Thanks.
Sharon Hudson
Associate Director
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Subject: Penn-Del AER Student Scholarship Description and Application
Penn-Del AER is pleased to announce that applications for the 2017 Penn-Del
AER Scholarship are now being accepted.
Click here to open the Penn-Del AER Student Scholarship Application
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of the Student Scholarship, located under the Awards Tab, as well as other
Chapter news and activity. Applications are to be submitted by February 20,
2017. The Student Scholarship Award will be presented at the Awards Banquet
on April 27, 2017 during the Penn-Del AER Conference.
Help spread the word – please forward this announcement to make sure all
Pennsylvania and Delaware students pursuing certification in a vision
related field learn of this opportunity to apply for the Student
Scholarship.
Kind Regards,
Angela Humbertson
Penn-Del AER Chapter Board of Directors
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