[visionrehabtherapist] Re: Working with Occupational Therapists
- From: Nancy Miller <nmiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: KFarrow@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 12:11:37 -0400
VISIONS has had a multi-disciplinary team including VRT and OT professionals
since the 1970's.
There is some "overlap" in the scope of practice but clear differences even
when the OT is agency trained in some blindness basics.
The strength of our model is understanding what you know and what you don't.
In fact our Director of Rehab is a bachelor's level licensed OT and also
Masters level trained certified VRT and certified O&M.
I wrote a chapter in an AOTA text book with one of VISIONS OT's on the overlap
and the distinct expertise of each professional.
Nancy D. Miller, LMSW
Executive Director/CEO
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
500 Greenwich Street, 3rd floor
New York, New York 10013
212-625-1616 ext. 117
cell 917-859-9184
nmiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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On Sep 25, 2013, at 8:42 AM, Kendra Farrow wrote:
> 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
>
> Independence is Our Vision
>
>
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