Vision and Parkinson's Disease: OT's Role in Advocacy, Assessment, and Practical Intervention

Time: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Location: Room 101C

Presenter(s): Kelly Frystak, MS, OTR/L; Nureen Ansari, OTS; Jacilyn Doncoes, OTS; Colleen Kennedy, OTS

Content Areas: Physical Disabilities; Home & Community Health

Target Audience: Student, Entry-level, Intermediate-level

Course Description: Do you want to improve your confidence in addressing the visual system when working with clients with Parkinson's disease? Using a case-based and hands-on approach, this course will explore the Framework's nine areas of occupation to educate occupational therapy practitioners across all settings in methods to identify and assess visual changes, design interventions, and advocate for their clients with Parkinson's disease.