Vision Loss Rehabilitation Service Overview

Vision Loss Rehabilitation was established in 1980 to provide on-site specialized training programs for health care staff working with visually impaired individuals. Innovative in-service training programs, consultations and treatment plans, were provided to both large and small organizations throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic States.

The Older Adult
Don’t wait for a diagnosis of legal blindness or low vision; early intervention can prevent reduced function for older adults experiencing declining contrast sensitivity, reduced depth perception and increased need for lighting. Our primary goal is to prepare staff to be knowledgeable about the impact of age-related vision changes, as well as informed about the procedures for addressing those changes. Although the level of assistance increases for those experiencing a more profound vision loss, early intervention eases the transition.

The Developmentally Challenged
Essential training programs are available for those individuals who are developmentally challenged and visually impaired. To address the needs created by identified vision loss, individualized treatment plans are developed. Modifications made to standard rehabilitation techniques that address vision loss, will promote safer participation in daily activities for the visually impaired person with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to assist staff to detect undiagnosed visual impairment and to address the functional implications associated with a vision loss.