Vision Rehab Podcast

February is Low Vision Awareness Month. What is low vision and what can be done about it?

Louis Brailles's birthday and why some people with reduced vision may come late to the Braille party...or not come at all.

Medicare doesn't always get it right--the most qualified vision rehabilitation professionals--the vision rehabilitation therapist and orientation and mobility specialist aren't even covered yet.

Steve Sawczyn is a consultant on accessibilty advocacy and has worked for Target and Deque Systems in the past. Steve has some really sage advice for implementing accessibility with a human touch that gets the job done. You can also catch the condensed version of the interview in print at AFB AccessWorld.

Looking for a career with meaning? One that truly has a positive impact on other people? Vision rehabilitation may be the profession for you!

Patients with vision loss from macular degeneration, glaucoma, or diabetes, often leave the doctor's office disheartened after hearing, "There's nothing more we can do for your vision loss." There's more you can do about your vision loss, and here are some suggestions on getting started with vision rehabilitation.

Vision Rehabilitation Appreciation Week #VRTWeek, the week of April 14, Anne Sullivan's birthday, is an opportunity to recognize the most highly trained vision rehab professionals, the Vision Rehab Therapist and the Orientation and Mobility Specialist, and take a look at how to reduce the high personal and social cost of vision loss and blindness.

February is Low Vision Awareness Month and a great time to ask, "Who has the training and certifications needed for vision rehabilitation services?"

January is Braille Awareness Month to celebrate Louis Braille's birthday and highlight the role braille can play in vision rehabilitation.

A vision loss from later in life from macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetes, or other causes can cause depression if it negatively impacts one of your major life activities.