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SUMMARY:UOTA Executive Board Meeting - January 2025
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are always online via Zoom from 7-8pm (MST). Email uotasecretary@gmail.com for the Zoom link. \nAll UOTA members are welcome to join.
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/uota-executive-board-meeting-january-2025/
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Visual Function in School-Age Children and Beyond: Strategies for Occupational Therapy Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:Virtual instruction from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm (6 Contact Hours) \nThis comprehensive 6-hour virtual workshop is designed for occupational therapy practitioners who work with school-age children experiencing visual limitations. Participants will gain an understanding of common visual impairments\, their impact on learning and daily activities\, and effective intervention strategies within the school setting. Additionally\, the workshop will include a comparative segment on visual challenges faced by older adults\, providing insights on similarities and differences across age groups. Participants will combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications\, ensuring attendees are equipped with tools to support their clients effectively. Interactive activities and engagement strategies will be used to enhance learning and participation. \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify common visual limitations in school-age children and their impact on academic performance and daily activities.\nUnderstand the role of occupational therapy in managing visual impairments.\nDevelop and implement effective intervention strategies for visual limitations within the school setting.\nIncorporate vision-friendly classroom modifications to support children with visual impairments.\nRecognize and address visual challenges in older adults\, applying relevant strategies to their practice.\nCompare and contrast visual impairments in children and older adults\, utilizing a range of tools and resources to support both populations.\n\nJeff Foster is an experienced occupational therapist\, with over two decades of expertise in clinical practice and educational leadership. Currently\, he serves as the Program Director for the OTA Program at CBD College\, overseeing program management\, accreditation\, curriculum development\, and faculty training. In addition\, Jeff has been providing direct and consultative occupational therapy services in handwriting\, low vision\, and sensory integration within the Madison County School District since 2012. As a National Presenter and Consultant for Learning Without Tears\, he delivers training on handwriting and pre-K curriculum to educators and therapy professionals across the country. Jeff also offers specialized training for schools\, teachers\, occupational therapy practitioners\, and parents\, focusing on vision impairment\, visual processing\, dysgraphia\, and other handwriting challenges in children. He is currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Learning and Technology from Valdosta State University\, with a projected completion in May 2025. \n  \n  \nSave 20% with early registration\, now through December 15\, 2024. \n\n\n\n\nUOTA Member\nNon-member\n\n\nOTR\n$130\n$180\n\n\nOTA\n$110\n$160\n\n\nStudents\n$20\n$70\n\n\nOther Professionals\n$130\n$180\n\n\nThese prices reflect the difference in the UOTA member vs. non-member fee. The price also reflects the early bird registration that ends December 15\, 2024. On December 16\, the cost increases by 20%\n\n\n\n  \n\nUOTA members\, be sure to sign in to your account in order to get your exclusive member prices/tickets!
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/enhancing-visual-function-in-school-age-children-and-beyond-strategies-for-occupational-therapy-practitioners/
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