July Vision Therapy KC News & Events From Vision Therapy KC !

NEWS & ARTICLES
Short  Online Article: " Going Binocular: Susan's First Snowfall "
By the time of her surgery at age two ,  Susan Barry's  brain had already been wired to see in two dimensions instead of three. A type of physical therapy for the eyes helped to help bring Susan Barry's vision into 3-D some 50 years after her eye surgery. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5507789

Online Resource: Vision Problems Associated with Brain Injuries
This web site provides information and resources related specifically to the visual consequences of brain injuries. Traumatic Brain Injury or Acquired Brain Injury is an insult to the brain, such as a blow to the head, stroke, or neurological dysfunction. The insult can produce cognitive, sensory or physical impairments; most are amenable to rehabilitation.
http://www.braininjuries.org/

Job Opportunity - Occupational Therapist to Provide Low Vision Rehabilitation
T his fall, Vision Therapy KC will be expanding. New services will be offered at the same location by Vision Recovery KC. We are adding an optometrist who will focus on low vision care. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to provide low vision rehabilitation services to children and adults with visual impairments. The available position is part-time. Specialized low vision training will be required. For a full job description, please e-mail caroline@visiontherapykc.com .


EVENTS
P AVE Fundraiser (Parents/Professionals Active for Vision Education)
With a donation of $10, you will receive a delicious drink and a yummy dessert while supporting your local P.A.V.E chapter at the same time! Feel free to relax and enjoy your treats while socializing with other P.A.V.E members. We would love for you to bring friends, family members or anyone else who may be interested in supporting P.A.V.E. We look forward to seeing you there !
Where: The Roasterie Cafe , 6223 Brookside Blvd. , Kansas City, MO 64113
When:  Thursday, July 20, 7:30 p.m.
http://www. pavevision.org

NEW SUPPORT GROUP - Baby Eyes Kansas City Kick-Off Event!
Baby Eyes Kansas City is a play group for children with vision impairments and eye disease that range from slight refractive errors to strabismus to more serious conditions such as eye cancer or blindness.
Where: Overland Park Lutheran Church , 7810 W. 79th St., Overland Park, KS 66204 (Use the North entrance)
When: Saturday, August 12, 10 a.m.
For more information: http://www.babyeyeskc.com