Visions of Independence- help for people with low vision

09/25/2025

Occupational Therapy Training Class in Low Vision

Continuing Education Program in Low Vision for OT’s

Visions of Independence, a national leader in the field of visual rehabilitative therapy, is offering a continuing education course for OT’s in this new, exciting, emerging practice area. This program is designed as a combination of on-line classes, done at the participant’s convenience, and two live lab sessions.

Course Methodology
- Eight on-line training modules (one per week)
- Two lab sessions on weekends

Course and Practice Details
- Our practice is per diem work in patients’ homes
- Cost- $400
- $100 rebate for OT’s who join our practice
- An additional $200 rebate for OT’s who see patients in the city of Boston, Cape Ann, Cape Cod, greater Springfield, Metrowest or the Merrimack Valley

This course is approved by AOTA for thirty-six contact hours

For more information contact:
Elliot Feldman
Visions of Independence
E-Mail: visions.of.independence@verizon.net
www.visionsofindependence.com
781-784-3320

Our team, which consists of trained occupational therapists, strives to bring hope and inspiration to people who are visually impaired. We continue to inspire them to keep going despite the struggles they are facing.

09/15/2025

Occupational Therapy and Low Vision Rehabilitation

At Visions of Independence, our mission is to encourage occupational therapists to consider adding low vision rehabilitation as a meaningful part of their practice. Here are some important reasons why:

Recognized by Medicare – Occupational therapists are identified as the designated providers of low vision rehabilitation.

A growing need – Low vision most often occurs with age, and as our elder population continues to grow, so does the number of older adults living with vision loss. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough trained professionals to meet this rising demand.

A perfect fit for OTs – Occupational therapists already have the skills to support people with physical challenges and to help them maximize daily function and independence. These strengths are especially important for older adults with low vision, who often face additional physical difficulties compounded by sight loss. With just a bit of specialized training, OTs are well-positioned to fill this critical gap.

Rewarding work – Low vision rehabilitation is often provided one-on-one in patients’ homes, where therapists can teach practical, life-changing strategies. Even a few sessions can make a remarkable difference—helping patients regain independence, confidence, and a renewed sense of quality of life.

Please feel free to chat more about this.
~ Elliot Feldman

09/15/2025

Remote Administrative Coordinator – Occupational Therapy Practice Support
Visions of Independence is a mission-driven occupational therapy practice dedicated to enhancing safety, independence, and quality of life for older adults with low vision. Our work empowers individuals and supports families.

Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Administrative Coordinator to support our remote operations. This part-time role is ideal for a professional with strong communication skills. You will play a vital role in facilitating access to occupational therapy services by coordinating with physician offices and insurance providers.

Key Details
• Location: Remote (must provide own computer and internet access)
• Schedule: Flexible 10–15 hours per week, within standard business hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Core Responsibilities
• Initiate and follow up on requests for physician orders for occupational therapy services
• Obtain insurance authorizations
• Process incoming referrals and maintain accurate records in our system
• Communicate professionally with medical office staff and insurance representatives to facilitate required actions

To apply send your resume with the subject line “Resume” to visions.of.independence@verizon.net

09/12/2025

A recent study suggests that 34.1% of low vision patients showed major or sub-threshold depression. Ophthalmologists whom we have spoken to believe that the more accurate number is over 50 percent. While we are not psychologists, we do hear from our patients who tell us all the losses that they face because of their vision problems. Besides the obvious loss of vision, our low vision patients face many other significant losses:

• Independence: The loss of being able to drive anywhere at anytime. Getting to places now means being totally dependent on someone else or a transportation system and fitting into their schedules.

• Privacy: Bills and letters, most often, have to be read to them. Now, someone else knows their affairs.

• The ability to do the things that used to be done with ease; playing music, sewing, woodworking, cooking favorite family recipes,
• The many little accidents; pouring and then spilling, knocking over or into things or missing the toothbrush when applying toothpaste.

When all the above is taken together, it can be easily seen how someone who has lost vision loses self-esteem. As we have heard, "I can't even pour a cup of coffee for myself without making a mess." Vision rehabilitation increases independence and self-esteem which are very powerful factors that can reduce depression.

09/24/2023

Visions of Independence, a national leader in low vision rehabilitation for elders, is offering a training class in low vision. Earn the CEU's you need (up to 36 CEU's) to satisfy the state of Maassachusetts' continuing education reqauirements and learn about the emerging and rewarding field of low vision for OT's. The cost of the course may be as little as $100. For more information, go to this link:
https://1drv.ms/w/s!Am9EQfCiEzP6jA5J4irjjpxy1b4W?e=VDS9aE
or call: 781-784-3320

07/07/2023

Low vision patients try to use their old personal phone books but can’t. Typically, the writing was cursive, small and using a ball point ink pen. There are strategies to create phone book pages that are far easier for low visions to read. To learn more, go to this link:
https://visionsofindependence.info/hints/creating-personal-phone-books?viewport=true

Do you know someone who has lost vision and is struggling to do everyday tasks? Please consider telling them about Visions of Independence. Go to our website for more information and helpful hints: visionsofindependence.com