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West District Meeting
Tuesday, August 10, 2021, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CDT
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West District Meeting

Pathways to Low Vision Rehabilitation for Occupational Therapy Practitioners

Tuesday, August 10, 2021, 5:30-6:30PM CST

Via GoToMeeting & Aspire OT

Register HERE!  

Speaker: Orli Weisser-Pike, OTD, OTR/L, CLVT, SCLV, CAPS, FAOTA

Description of Course: Drawing on nearly two decades of experience in low vision rehabilitation, Dr. Weisser-Pike will explain the role of OT in the care of people with low vision and how to get involved in this exciting area of practice.

Course Objectives: At the end of this presentation, participants will:

  1. Distinguish low vision rehabilitation form other fields of visual rehabilitation.
  2. Differentiate between the role of OT and that of other professionals who provide rehabilitation services to people with visual impairments.
  3. Compare and contrast two certifications in low vision available to OT practitioners.

Free for members, $20 for non-members, 1 CEU hour