Episode 8: Laura Hayes talks about OT in Low Vision
This episode we talk with Laura Hayes; an occupational therapist who specializes in the treatment of low vision. Many OTs are uncomfortable when addressing low vision, but it’s a diagnosis that OTs may need to address in almost any setting.
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Resources Discussed in this Episode:
- Barstow, B. A., Bennett, D. K., & Vogtle, L. K. (2011, November). Perspectives on home safety: Do home safety assessments address the concerns of clients with vision loss? American Journal of Occupational Therapy. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2011.001909
- Envision Conference
- Revised Self-Report Assessment of Functional Visual Performance (R-SRAFVP)
- Brain Injury Visual Assessment Battery for Adults (biVABA)
- Visabilities
- Visionaware
- Hadley School for the Blind
- AOTA’s Low Vision Resources