Low Vision Driving Seminar

I just received this announcement of a low vision driving seminar sponsored by NOAH, The National Organization of Albinism and Hypopigmentation.  If interested in attending please contact them directly.

Driving with Low Vision
and Bioptics:
A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective
Obtaining a driver’s
license that requires
the use of a bioptic
lens system involves
the cooperation and services of a multidisciplinary
team of professionals. This
workshop will provide an overview of:
• the preliminary clinical low
vision exam;
• process of evaluating, fitting, and
prescribing a bioptic;
• pre-driver readiness; behind-the-wheel
training or re-training; current bioptic
driving related research;
• advocacy tips for legislative change;
• ample time for addressing those
questions or concerns that arise
concerning low vision driving issues.
This workshop is intended for low vision
individuals who are considering exploring
the driving privilege. Professionals, parents
or spouses who might offer direct or indirect
related services or emotional support are also
encouraged to attend.
Topics & Presenters:
• The Clinical Low Vision Examination,
Paul Freeman, O.D. FAAO
• Fitting, Evaluation & Prescription
of Bioptics, Cheryl Reed, O. D.
• Pre-Driver Readiness Skills,
Chuck Huss, C.O.M.S., DRS
• Behind-The-Wheel Training,
Kathleen Miller, OTR/L, CDRS
• Bioptic Driving Research,
Cynthia Owsley, Ph. D., MSPH
• Consumer Advocacy, Matt Bailey
• Panel Discussion / Questions & Answers
Looking through a carrier lens of a bioptic Looking through the telescope of a bioptic
Photos courtesy of Susan Patterson
Fee: $90 per person (includes lunch)
Register on-line only by June 16, 2016, at:
www.albinism.org/LVDriving. We are not able to
accommodate on-site registrations.
Hotel Reservations: Group Room Rate
Wed. July 11 – Sunday, July 17. $140 per night
(plus tax and fees) single / double / triple /
quad. Reserve NOAH rates online at:
https://aws.passkey.com/g/34681122
or call 877-999-3223 to book with NOAH.
One-Day Pre Conference Workshop
Thursday, July 14, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
600 Commonwealth Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
National Organization for
Albinism and Hypopigmentation
PO Box 959, East Hampstead, NH 03826-0959 USA
Phone: 800-473-2310 • 603-887-2310
Toll-free fax: 800-648-2310
www.albinism.org • Email: [email protected]

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