Meet the Staff the ideal environment to train blinded Veterans on this new device. Certified Rehabilitation instructors are already In this of the Torch, we are featuring familiar with the barriers that blinded the dedicated staff in the Visual Skills individuals encounter in daily life, and Department. are prepared to provide the support needed for Veterans to be successful in Introducing, Christina (Chrissy) training on this device. Delbridge. Chrissy is originally from Milwaukee, WI, but grew up in By adding this innovation to the current Wyoming, MI. She earned her Master’s program of care offered through Blind in Blind Rehabilitation at Western Rehabilitation, this innovation allows VA Michigan University, coming to Hines in to 2004 to complete her internship. Her Offer an increase in efficiency in background is in Orientation and access to care Mobility. Chrissy has spent the last 13 Increase Patient Satisfaction years in the Visual Skills Department. Maintain VA’s position as a leader in Blind Rehabilitation Susan Knauff hails from Munster, Reinforce VA’s ability to offer the IN. Her educational background is in latest in cutting edge technology Occupational Therapy along with a dual Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Eligible best candidates for this device? Teaching and Orientation and Mobility, Confirmed written visual diagnosis by which she earned at Northern Illinois an eye care specialist of Light “No University. Susan has been at Hines for Perception or Perception “Light 13.5 years working in O&M as well as Physically healthy to travel frequently Visual Skills. outside the home Previous successfully completed Mike McCarthy comes to us from conventional blind rehabilitation Milford, MI. Mike exhibits a special including orientation and mobility interest in the new technologies training with a long cane available in the Visual Skills arena. His Familiar with the use of access graduate degree is from Western technology Michigan University and he holds Reading ability to comprehend the certifications in O&M, RT, and LV. He training manual has been a part of the Visual Skills staff Sufficient hearing (with assistive since 2012. listening devices if necessary) Manual dexterity sufficient to Keely Moran is the newest member of manipulate controls the department. Keely is from Harvard, IL. She attended Carroll University and received her Master's in Blind Rehab
the ideal environment to train blinded Veterans on this new device. Certified Rehabilitation instructors are already familiar with the barriers that blinded individuals encounter in daily life, and are prepared to provide the support needed for Veterans to be successful in training on this device. By adding this innovation to the current program of care offered through Blind Rehabilitation, this innovation allows VA to Offer an increase in efficiency in access to care Increase Patient Satisfaction Maintain VA’s position as a leader in Blind Rehabilitation Reinforce VA’s ability to offer the latest in cutting edge technology Eligible best candidates for this device? Confirmed written visual diagnosis by an eye care specialist of “No Light Perception or “Light Perception Physically healthy to travel frequently outside the home Previous successfully completed conventional blind rehabilitation including orientation and mobility training with a long cane Familiar with the use of access technology Reading ability to comprehend the training manual Sufficient hearing (with assistive listening devices if necessary) Manual dexterity sufficient to manipulate controls Meet the Staff In this of the Torch, we are featuring the dedicated staff in the Visual Skills Department. Introducing, Christina (Chrissy) Delbridge. Chrissy is originally from Milwaukee, WI, but grew up in Wyoming, MI. She earned her Master’s in Blind Rehabilitation at Western Michigan University, coming to Hines in 2004 to complete her internship. Her background is in Orientation and Mobility. Chrissy has spent the last 13 years in the Visual Skills Department. Susan Knauff hails from Munster, IN. Her educational background is in Occupational Therapy along with a dual Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Teaching and Orientation and Mobility, which she earned at Northern Illinois University. Susan has been at Hines for 13.5 years working in O&M as well as Visual Skills. Mike McCarthy comes to us from Milford, MI. Mike exhibits a special interest in the new technologies available in the Visual Skills arena. His graduate degree is from Western Michigan University and he holds certifications in O&M, RT, and LV. He has been a part of the Visual Skills staff since 2012. Keely Moran is the newest member of the department. Keely is from Harvard, IL. She attended Carroll University and received her Master's in Blind Rehab
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