[visionrehabtherapist] Re: Working with Occupational Therapists
- From: "Margaret Cleary" <10mecleary@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <lag324@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <'tterlau@xxxxxxx'>, <KFarrow@xxxxxxxxx>, <visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 09:31:31 -0400
Congratulations, Kendra, a very vital mission that needs input and support.
Margaret E. Cleary, MS, RN, CHE, CVRTR
2240 Linden Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
303-443-0836 home
303-579-6901 cell
303-443-1750 fax
mecleary511@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:10mecleary@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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[mailto:visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Leah Gerlach
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 9:15 AM
To: 'tterlau@xxxxxxx'; KFarrow@xxxxxxxxx; visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] Re: Working with Occupational Therapists
Terry,
I totally agree with you on this topic. You have stated it quite clearly.
Leah Gerlach, M.S.
Rehabilitation Counselor and Assistive Technology Specialist
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[mailto:visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Terrie
Terlau
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 7:56 AM
To: KFarrow@xxxxxxxxx; visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] Re: Working with Occupational Therapists
Hello Kendra and all,
I am not a VRT, but have presented and exhibited for APH at a national OT
conference. I believe that the best way to get the unique skill set of VRTs
to be recognized and understood by the OT profession is to work with OTs.
There is now an OT certification in low vision, though I don't know the
percentage of OTs who have obtained this. I know that a very skilled
OT/CVRT/CLVT participated on the panel that developed this OT low vision
certification. As CVRTs work to gain access to third party funding, I
believe that it is crucial that the VRT profession provides clear statements
of its areas of expertise and that the profession works for state licensure.
OTs are here to stay and they can contribute greatly to the rehabilitation
of numerous people with visual impairments, as long as they are part of a
team including a CVRT whose expertise is specific to the skill sets and
techniques useful to persons with visual impairment. Although perhaps
slightly off topic for this list, I do think that it would be helpful to
discuss/clarify boundaries between an OT certified in low vision and an
ACVREP-certified CLVT, and the work that a CVRT does relative to low
vision. As we see increasing numbers of older persons experiencing low
vision, I firmly hope that the VRTs and LVTs (and O&M specialists) work
toward state licensure so that these professions can be utilized by the
medical-model-based service providers who deal with elders.
Just my thoughts.
Terrie Terlau
Adult Life Project Leader
American Printing House for the Blind
From: visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kendra
Farrow
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 8:43 AM
To: visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] Working with Occupational Therapists
Good Morning,
My agency has been working to offer OT services to our clients along with
VRT services. I am wondering if any of you are in similar situations. Years
ago we had many discussions about this topic and our attitude was not
positive toward this trend. Now I feel this is here to stay and I would
like to gather as much information as I can about your experiences. How does
it work at your organization? After working with an OT, who does not have
any vision background, for 6 months, I feel this could be a positive
improvement for our customers if it is handled correctly. If I can get some
information together I plan to share this information with all of you as you
are most likely facing similar situations. If you would rather e-mail me off
list feel free. I know this issue is very sensitive, but I want to face it
head on.
Thank you for sharing any thoughts you have on this topic.
Kendra Farrow
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
Susquehanna Association for the
Blind and Vision Impaired
244 North Queen St.
Lancaster PA 17603
717-291-5951 ext. 4144
717-291-9183 fax
www.sabvi.com <http://www.sabvi.com/>
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