Environmental Modifications for Adults with Low Vision
Course: #10807Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 1176 Reviews
An overview of environmental modifications that support speech-language pathology participation and therapeutic outcomes for people with low vision is provided in this course. Supports and barriers that affect communication are described, and the integration of assessment results and home and clinic interventions - including lighting, contrast, and technology adaptations - are discussed.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio, Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; RESNA/0.1 Intermediate; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe supports and barriers faced by adults with low vision within their environments, that impact participation and communication.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify intervention ideas that are appropriate for their clients, including low-cost modifications, lighting, contrast, and smart technologies.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe how to integrate assessment and environmental modification interventions to improve communication and overall participation.
Course created on January 25, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Types of low vision diagnoses and symptoms |
| 15-25 Minutes | Assessment and tools for proper assessment |
| 25-45 Minutes | Environmental modification interventions from low-cost to smart technology, including lighting, technology adaptations, and contrast |
| 45-55 Minutes | Implementation of assessment and modifications |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Monique Chabot
OTD, OTR/L, SCEM, CLIPP, CAPS
Monique Chabot, OTD, OTR/L, SCEM, CLIPP, CAPS is an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at Widener University. She is also a PhD candidate in the Architecture and Design Research program at Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls with a dissertation focusing on kitchen design and smart technology to support functional cognition while aging in place. She specializes in smart technology and home modifications for aging in place. Her clinical work continues to be with various nonprofit agencies in the Philadelphia region providing home modifications to various populations. Dr. Chabot also is a co-facilitator of the AOTA Environmental Modifications Community of Practice.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Intermediate Level
0.1 ASHA CEUs
California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board
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Kansas Dept for Aging and Disability Services
Approved for 1 continuing education clock hour(s) for Kansas licensed Speech Pathologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Long-Term Sponsorship number: LTS-S1370.
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
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