[visionrehabtherapist] Re: AER natinal convention

  • From: "Ali Lee" <alee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <gholm@xxxxxxxxxx>, <mmoscato@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <deannaaustin2009@xxxxxxxxxxx>, <visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:20:19 -0700

Dear Garrett & All,
 
Ah, yes.  If VRTs are to be eventually reimbursed for services by Medicare and 
if referrals to vision rehabilitation is to be accepted practice by the medical 
community, then the new ACVREP certification standards make sense.
 
The increase in certification standards match the ACVREP mission as listed on 
the website at http://www.acvrep.org/: "Advancing professional competency in 
vision rehabilitation and education to promote service quality."
 
We are, indeed, at a critical time when quantity of VRTS also matters so the 
people who require the services will receive them.  Yet, in the long-term, this 
profession needs to  continue to gain legitimacy which may, in turn, translate 
into funding and increase the likelihood of universities re-establishing VRT 
training programs like Florida State University, my alma mater.
 
Ali
 
 
 

Ali Lee , CVRTVision Loss Services CoordinatorLightHouse for the Blind and 
Visually ImpairedLightHouse of the North Coast, Satellite Program1910 
California Street, Third FloorEureka, CA 95501(707) 268-5646(707) 268-5655 
TTY(707) 268-5647 FAXalee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxwww.lighthouse-sf.org 
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Sent: Tue 07/27/10 1:48 PM
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Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] Re: AER natinal convention



Dear Maureen and All, 

 

Good morning. I hope this finds you all well. To provide some clarity on the 
matter the changes to eligibility criteria (formerly Category 3; now Category 
2, scheduled to be terminated on August 31, 2010) only pertains to those 
individuals who are seeking initial ACVREP certification. For those with who 
already hold ACVREP certification, recertification requirements remain the 
same. Therefore, Maureen and others in her situation are not affected by the 
change.

 

I was fortunate enough to address this issue at the AER International 
Conference during the VRT Division Meeting. The biggest issue relative to this 
matter is that this change leaves only one pathway (Category 1) to apply for 
ACVREP Certification for Vision Rehabilitation Therapy. It is import to be 
clear in the fact that this single pathway is degree bound. Given this new 
provision and other conditions facing the field, I asked the individuals 
present if this change would yield good our bad consequences on the field as a 
whole. For those not able to attend, I would like to extend the same 
opportunity. Please express any concerns or positive consequences resulting 
from this action. I will be happy to share these comments with the ACVREP Board 
and the CVRT Subject Matter Committee, which will be implemented shortly. 

 

Thank you.  

 

Garett A. Holm, President

ACVREP

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