Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 OT's Role in Low Vision Care and Technology Integration
Provider
 New York State Commission for the Blind
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Location
 Troy, NY
Date(s)
 May 15, 2024 - May 15, 2024 - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
CE Hours
 1.5
Contact Information
 Sarah Sardella, NYSCBsarah.sardella@ocfs.ny.gov
Registration Information
 This presentation is part NYS Commission for the Blind s annual in-person Vision Rehabilitation Institute for its staff and agency partners.
Fees
 N/A
Description of CE Program/Activity
 Presented by: Alice De Luise-Massa, MS, OTR/L & Maggie Walters, MPH, CHESDiscover the pivotal role of occupational therapists in low vision care, focusing on optical devices and strategies for technology integration. Explore how occupational therapists empower individuals with low vision to thrive through personalized interventions and assistive technologies, facilitating both vocational goals and activities of daily living. Learn about the transformative impact of technology on fostering social connection and overall well-being within the low vision communities. Gain valuable insights into collaborative efforts shaping the future of vision rehabilitation, illustrated through case studies.