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In this episode Blind Vet: Now what? Hosts Ashley Boyer MA, CVRT and Rebecca Foley, MS, CVRT, COMS delve into the next steps for Veterans who have been accepted into a Blind Rehab Center's training program. Tune in to learn about:
-What is a White Cane?
-What types of White Canes are
there?
-What is White Cane Day and when is it?
-What is a White Cane Law?
-How is White Cane Day typically celebrated?
-What is the VA Augusta Health Care
System BRC doing for White Cane Day?
-How to approach/talk to someone who
is low vision, legally blind or totally blind.
-Debunking the idea of ‘Super Senses’
-When to provide someone with a visual impairment assistance.
Target Audience: Veterans with low vision, legal blindness, or no
remaining vision, and their support systems.
Goal: To provide education, support, and guidance as
individuals navigate vision loss and adapt to a new way of life.
Relevance: While focused on Veterans, this episode offers valuable
insights for anyone interested in learning more about Blind Rehab within the
Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
Call to Action: Like, subscribe, and rate this episode to stay updated
on new releases and show your support!
#NowWhat #AugustaVAHealthcareSystem #BRC
#whitecaneday #whitecanesafetyday #whitecanelaw #nationalwhitecanesafetyday
#Whitecaneawarenessday #blindamericansequalityday #october15th
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By Ashley BoyerIn this episode Blind Vet: Now what? Hosts Ashley Boyer MA, CVRT and Rebecca Foley, MS, CVRT, COMS delve into the next steps for Veterans who have been accepted into a Blind Rehab Center's training program. Tune in to learn about:
-What is a White Cane?
-What types of White Canes are
there?
-What is White Cane Day and when is it?
-What is a White Cane Law?
-How is White Cane Day typically celebrated?
-What is the VA Augusta Health Care
System BRC doing for White Cane Day?
-How to approach/talk to someone who
is low vision, legally blind or totally blind.
-Debunking the idea of ‘Super Senses’
-When to provide someone with a visual impairment assistance.
Target Audience: Veterans with low vision, legal blindness, or no
remaining vision, and their support systems.
Goal: To provide education, support, and guidance as
individuals navigate vision loss and adapt to a new way of life.
Relevance: While focused on Veterans, this episode offers valuable
insights for anyone interested in learning more about Blind Rehab within the
Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
Call to Action: Like, subscribe, and rate this episode to stay updated
on new releases and show your support!
#NowWhat #AugustaVAHealthcareSystem #BRC
#whitecaneday #whitecanesafetyday #whitecanelaw #nationalwhitecanesafetyday
#Whitecaneawarenessday #blindamericansequalityday #october15th