[visionrehabtherapist] Re: Working with Occupational Therapists
- From: Nancy Miller <nmiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: BJLejeune@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 12:45:18 -0400
Functional Visual Behavior: A Therapist's Guide to Evaluation and Treatment
Options
Michele Gentile, MA OTR/L, Editor
The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., 1997.
Chapter 16
Occupational Therapy and Collaborative Interventions for Adults with Low Vision
Tressa Kern, MS, OTR and Nancy Weber Miller, MSW
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 26, 2013, at 12:34 PM, B.J. LeJeune wrote:
> 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
>
> Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/visionsvcb
>
> Follow us on Twitter: visionsvcb
>
>
> 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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