Optimizing Sight: Low Vision Rehabilitation and Innovations
Live Webinar Date and Time: Wednesday, June 19, 2024. 4:00-5:30pm CT
Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version. The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.
Instructor: Hillary Napier, OTD, OTR/L
Webinar Title and Description: Optimizing Sight: Low Vision Rehabilitation and Innovations for Interprofessional Medical Teams - Go beyond standard vision care and identify advancements in technology and rehabilitation techniques that are transforming the world of low vision care. This webinar will explore emerging innovations that can maximize functional vision and independence for those with visual impairments. Optical devices, assistive technologies, and rehabilitation approaches will be discussed. Attendees will learn practical strategies to implement these low vision solutions to help patients adapt and thrive with low vision.
Learner Outcomes: Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Outline approaches for developing collaborative, patient-centered low vision rehabilitation strategies across professions.
- Discuss strategies for maximizing functional independence in daily living activities for low vision patients using innovative techniques and technologies.
- Describe how breakthroughs in low vision research can translate into improved quality of life outcomes for those living with visual impairment.
Successful Completion: Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and assessment in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date.
Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists
Continuing Education:
Occupational Therapists:
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval #7899. This distance learning interactive webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by the California and New York State Education Department’s State Board of Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This course has been approved for 1.5 Contact Hours on 2/12/2024.
The following states require continuing education units or contact hours with no state specific approval: CT, IA, and WA
Speech-Language Pathologists:
Disclosures:
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Pamela Pfeifer, MS, RN, NPD-BC - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Hillary Napier, OTD, OTR/L - Has nothing to disclose.
Technology Requirements: To participate, you will need access to a device with an Internet connection. Computers, laptops, iOS and Android devices are supported.
High-speed broadband Internet access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended.
Additional requirements include: Web browser: latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, JavaScript and Cookies enabled, Speaker and microphone, or headset with microphone, or phone to listen to webinar facilitators, Do NOT use Internet Explorer as it is not supported.
Cancellation Policy: To request a cancellation of a live webinar, please provide written notice by email or by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.