[visionrehabtherapist] Re: Working with Occupational Therapists
- From: "B.J. LeJeune" <BJLejeune@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 11:34:30 -0500
Hi Nancy -
Can you share the title of the book? We need to have more about this in our
field and I applaud Kendra for getting this thread started. OTs are not the
enemy. They have access we often do not have and they have some expertise that
can be of great benefit to those we serve. I think the secret to success in
working together is communication and understanding. If OTs knew more about
VRTs - they might well be the ones making referrals. And there are occasions
where we might refer clients to them.
BJ
B. J. LeJeune, M.Ed., CRC, CVRT
NRTC on Blindness and Low Vision
Mississippi State University
P. O. Box 6189
Mississippi State, Ms 39762
bjlejeune@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
662-325-2694
FAX 662-325-8989
>>> Nancy Miller <nmiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 9/25/2013 11:11 AM >>>
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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