Join the Conversation, Shape the Industry at Envision Spring Conference 2024
By Holly Herring • Jan 09, 2024
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The deadline for program submissions is January 31. Both submissions and participant registrations with discounted early registration rates can be made through the Envision Conference website at www.envisionuniversityevents.com/EnvisionConferenceEast2024.
“Envision Conference brings together the largest concentration of vision rehabilitation professionals from the United States and other countries around the world who seek accredited continuing education opportunities they can’t find anywhere else,” said Michael Epp, Manager of Professional Education at Envision, Envision University. “The knowledge, perspective and peer connections attendees gain from Envision Conference has a definite impact on the quality of low vision patient care worldwide.”
Envision Conference provides optometrists, ophthalmologists, researchers, occupational therapists, nurses, teachers of the visually impaired, government policymakers, manufacturers/vendors of assistive technology and others an opportunity to come together to share knowledge, receive mentoring and gain access to the latest developments in research, assistive technology and crossover considerations in fields such as neurology and psychology. Discover the latest in assistive technology by visiting the exhibit hall and network with peers and leaders in the field. All sessions offer the opportunity to earn continuing education credits from such agencies as:
- The Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE)
- American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP)
Envision Conference is currently seeking intermediate and advanced content, particularly presentations, involving the following:
- Age-related macular degeneration; Diabetes & Diabetic Retinopathy; Glaucoma and rehab interventions; Neuro-visual deficits; Evaluating Pediatric vision loss and interventions; Vision loss with comorbid conditions
- Practice administration; coding and billing and staying updated on changes in reimbursement policies from Medicare
- Lighting, eccentric viewing and new technology
- New research and tools in field (evidence-based practices)
- Opportunities for hands-on learning workshops
- Methods of diagnosis or treatment
- The need for national and international exchange of low vision evidence-based practices among individuals, groups and institutions
- Competence in performing rehabilitation interventions
- Technology training for all age populations
- Telehealth and telerehabilitation
- Case studies demonstrating how assessments were performed, optic device chosen and why, how magnification was calculated, etc.
Complete details about Envision Conference, including a link to the submissions site, can be found online at www.envisionuniversityevents.com/EnvisionConferenceEast2024.
About Envision: Envision promotes advocacy and independence for those who are blind or have low vision. Founded in 1933, Envision is one of the largest employers of individuals with vision loss in the nation. Headquartered in Wichita, Kan., Envision’s mission is to improve the quality of life and provide inspiration and opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired through employment, outreach, rehabilitation, education and research. For more information, visit www.envisionus.com.
Media Contact: Holly Herring, Marketing Manager, Envision, Inc.
Office: 316-440-1531 | Email: media@envisionus.com
