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Low Vision Intervention: Decision-Making for Acquiring and Integrating Assistive Technology

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International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions

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Occupational-therapy intervention can enable strong, independent decision-making primarily related to assistive device acquisition and use for clients with low vision. In developed nations, occupational therapists provide interventions for older adults with acquired vision impairments more frequently than for any other population. Therefore, the information here will be applicable mostly to that age group. This chapter explores two main topics: (1) the decision-making process involved in acquiring and integrating low-vision assistive technology for clients with low vision, and (2) the types of assistive technologies available to clients with low vision.

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Copolillo, A. (2009). Low Vision Intervention: Decision-Making for Acquiring and Integrating Assistive Technology. In: Söderback, I. (eds) International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-75424-6_13

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