LowVision.com and Optelec US Join Forces with Braille Institute for the Educational Programs Conference
LowVision.com and Optelec US sponsor Braille Institute's 2007 Educational Programs Conference with special keynote speaker Mary Warren, MS, OT. With the focus of this year's conference being Low Vision Rehabilitation, Braille Institute, along with LowVision.com and Optelec US, will be unveiling a new practice model for Low Vision Rehabilitation. Vista, Calif. (PRWEB) July 19, 2007 -- LowVision.com and Optelec US are proud to announce their sponsorship of Braille Institute's 2007 Educational Programs Conference to be held on July 24, 2007 at Braille Institute's Los Angeles headquarters. The Educational Programs Conference is an all staff retreat for Braille Institute employees, arranged to motivate, excite, and promote professional development. "We strongly believe in Braille Institute's mission to educate and raise awareness about low vision rehabilitation," says LowVision.com President, Dr. Lynne Noon. "Our support of the organization stems from their relentless push to help those with low vision." With the focus of this year's conference being Low Vision Rehabilitation, Braille Institute, along with LowVision.com and Optelec US, will be unveiling a new practice model for Low Vision Rehabilitation. The new practice model establishes the role of the Occupational Therapist in the rehabilitation process. "While this educational conference is a professional development program for Braille Institute staff, the fact that Mary Warren is one of our keynote speakers signifies the importance of the multi-disciplinary approach to low vision rehabilitation. We recognize the importance of the role of OTs. Our collaboration with the OT program at California State University, Dominquez Hills, demonstrates this commitment. We are learning more about how OTs fit into the delivery of services for people with low vision of all ages and we are educating them about low vision rehabilitation from the agency perspective," says Sally Jameson, VP of Programs and Services, Braille Institute. Mary Warren, MS, OT, this year's featured guest speaker, will reinforce the new practice model and speak on how important the roll of the Occupational Therapist is in Low Vision Rehabilitation. "Adding occupational therapy to the mix can help ease the manpower shortage facing the field of low vision rehabilitation," says Ms. Warren. "The unique training of occupational therapists has the potential to enhance Braille Institute's ability to address issues related to both vision loss for older consumers and multiple impairments for children and consumers with brain injury." About LowVision.com
LowVision.com is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people who are visually impaired. Founded in 2007, LowVision.com was created to become the one stop shop for all low vision rehabilitation needs. The staff of LowVision.com is dedicated to providing the necessary information and products for people with visual impairment and the professionals who work with them. On our website, LowVision.com, we provide resource information, research news, discussion groups, and downloadable tools. In addition to an informational website, ShopLowVision.com offers two product groups: Products for EyeCare Professionals and Daily Living Products. Our products may be purchased on-line at www.ShopLowVision.com or by phone at 800.826.4200. About Optelec US
"Improving the quality of life of visually impaired and dyslexic people, reaching out with simple and effective solutions", Optelec was founded in 1985 and is recognized as the worldwide market leader in providing innovative solutions for the blind, visually impaired and learning disabled. The company's flagship ClearView+ line provides a simple, modular and effective solution for people with a visual impairment. ###
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