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A full day of interactive learning about persons with a visual impairment and needing an ambulatory device. Merging allied health professionals with visual rehabilitation professionals in a multidisciplinary approach to better persons on our caseloads to reach their goals. Participants will gain a basic understanding of common low vision eye conditions, a brief overview of orientation and mobility, introduction and interactive session on using a long white cane with a wheelchair, and pulling it all together from an OT perspective of how to merge the two field together. Thus, creating a positive and cohesive multidisciplinary team approach. |