Vision Rehabilitation Center of the Ozarks

First stepsvrco provides children with visual impairments, age's birth to three and their families, the initial supports to have a positive impact on development during the early childhood years. Supports provided by vrco include:*a home visit to collect information about the child and their family. *monthly monitoring sessions with a certified teacher of the visually impaired. *resources on the community, state, and national levels that are available to children and families*eye exams by optometrists specializing in low Vision and neurological based Vision impairments*specialized services include: teaching the use of braille orientation & mobility deafblind instruction low Vision aids assistive technology parent education & support

Rehabilitation (occupational therapy)services include:*performs evaluations determining a person's physical capabilities and the best way to administer a personalized Rehabilitation program. *emphasis on independent living skills, including teaching people with Vision loss how to use aids for the visually impaired. *guides a person through Rehabilitation techniques including training with assistive devices, low Vision aids, performance enhancing activities and home or workplace modifications.

Optometryservices include:*comprehensive evaluation by optometrists specializing in low Vision and neurological based Vision damage. *treatment strategies that care for people with a variety of visual needs. *specally-designed training facilities and experienced personnel help people adjust to their Vision loss in a comforting and safe environment. *referral to the vrco occupational therapist.