Vision Rehab Podcast
By Steven Kelley
Vision Rehab PodcastMay 05, 2024
Reading with a vision loss: Get Caught Reading a Book Month
May is designated, "Get Caught Reading a Book." Here are several resources to get reading again, if a vision loss slowed you down.
Low Vision Awareness Month
February is Low Vision Awareness Month. What is low vision and what can be done about it?
Braille...what does it mean to you?
Louis Brailles's birthday and why some people with reduced vision may come late to the Braille party...or not come at all.
Medicare and Vision Rehabilitation
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 Sawczynon Accessibility Advocacy
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.
We Need You!
Looking for a career with meaning? One that truly has a positive impact on other people? Vision rehabilitation may be the profession for you!
The doctor said, "There's nothing more that can be done about my vision loss."
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 Therapist Appreciation Week
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.
Who's Certified to Provide Vision Rehabilitation Services
February is Low Vision Awareness Month and a great time to ask, "Who has the training and certifications needed for vision rehabilitation services?"
Braille and Vision Rehabilitation
January is Braille Awareness Month to celebrate Louis Braille's birthday and highlight the role braille can play in vision rehabilitation.
Vision Loss and Depression
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.
White Cane Awareness Month
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist shares a personal story about a man with a white cane and his misconceptions about vision loss.
Rehabilitation Awareness Week and Vision Rehab
Rehabilitation Awareness Week is the third week of September and a great time to explore the vision rehabilitation resources available to you.
Reading and VRT Appreciation Week
The month of April is all about reading. The vision rehabilitation therapist is the primary rehab professional to get you back to reading after a vision loss from macular degeneration, glaucoma, or diabetic eye disease. April is also the month we observe Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Appreciation Week (#VRTWeek), the week of Anne Sullivan's birthday, April 14.
The Language of Low Vision and Blindness
Getting past the language of vision loss to find the welcoming community.
Time to be Bold With a Vision Loss!
This episode discusses state services for older adults with a vision loss and a directory at TimeToBeBold.org where these services can be found. 2022 is the year to be bold with low vision!
Reading Holiday Classics with Low Vision
Where to find accessible classics for the holidays and how to read them with low vision. Podcast includes information about NLS Talking Books, Bookshare, JBI Library, and the Amazon Echo.
Independent Travel with a Vision Loss
October is White Cane Awareness Month, all about safe, independent travel with a vision loss, and learning travel techniques with professional Orientation and Mobility Specialists.
The doctor said there's nothing more she can do...
You've recently been diagnosed with a vision loss that can't be corrected with glasses. What's next? Where do you find vision rehabilitation therapists and other vision rehab professionals?
I Can Connect with a Vision and Hearing Loss
To celebrate Helen Keller's birth date, learn more about I Can Connect services for individuals experiencing a dual sensory loss, of both hearing and vision.
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Appreciation Week 2021
Vision Rehabilitation is an integral part of the care provided for individuals with a vision loss. Learn more about the vision rehabilitation therapists (VRT) who provide these services and how to find one.
Radio Reading Services on Your Smart Speaker
You can listen to the newspaper or magazines from Radio Reading Services on your Amazon Echo or Google Home Assistant. Check out the podcast to get started today!
Braille for Low Vision, Take Another Look
January is #BrailleAwareness Month in honor of Louis Braille, the inventor of the braille code. In this episode we discuss how useful braille can be for adults with low vision, and how to get training.
Assistive Technology and Remote Training
This is a recording of a presentation given by Steve Kelley CVRT at the Association of Rehabilitation Therapists (AVRT) virtual AVRT professional Conference November 12, 2020.
Diabetes and Vision Loss
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. In this episode we'll discuss where to find services from a vision rehabilitation therapist to help manage diabetes with a vision loss.
Getting From Here to There With Less Vision
October is White Cane Awareness Month, and it's the perfect time to talk about getting around with less vision, and learning about Orientation and Mobility Specialists, who can teach you some new traveling tips.
The ADA Tuns 30
Low Vision and Hearing Loss
Helen Keller's birthday on June 27, and how we feel about blindness, deafness, and the hearing and vision loss that often comes with aging.
May is Healthy Vision Month
What does it take to keep our eyes healthy and prevent eye diseases like macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic eye disease or an eye injury? Here are some tips maintaining and promoting healthy vision.
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Appreciation Week
Assistive Technology Awareness Day and Vision Rehab
Reading With a Vision Loss
Working with a vision loss
Getting Started With Vision Rehabilitation
What are vision rehabilitation services, and how do you find a vision rehabilitation therapist? How will these services benefit someone with a vision loss form macular degeneration, glaucoma, or diabetic eye disease?