In this episode Blind Vet: Now what? Hosts Ashley Boyer MA, CVRT and Rebecca Foley, MS, CVRT, COMS interview Wesley “Wes” Hodgson, MA, COMS and is a VIST Coordinator in Des Moines, IA.

In this episode we explore what a Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) Coordinator is and what a Veteran can expect from initial interactions with a VIST coordinator. Wesley breaks down what an Annual VIST review/exam is, including benefits review screening, and treatment planning. Wesley goes on to explain why Veteran’s participating in appointments with a VIST coordinator are vital to ensuring that they receive the care coordination that they are entitled to.

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The target audience: Veterans who have low vision/legal blindness/no remaining vision and their support systems. The impact of vision loss is felt by the individual and their support system. It is a big life change and can feel quite overwhelming at times. Our goal is to provide education and support as they navigate this new way of life.

However the information discussed in the podcast is helpful for anyone wanting to learn more about Blind Rehab within VHA.

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In this episode Blind Vet: Now what? Hosts Ashley Boyer MA, CVRT and Rebecca Foley, MS, CVRT, COMS interview Veteran Rich Skuse, MS, CATIS, CVRT who is also an instructor at the Augusta VA Blind Rehab Center.

In this episode we highlight a Veteran's Journey with Vision Loss, Career Changes, Attending VA Blind Rehab, Going back to school, an Internship and then becoming a VA Blind Rehab Specialist.

The target audience: Veterans who have low vision/legal blindness/no remaining vision and their support systems. The impact of vision loss is felt by the individual and their support system. It is a big life change and can feel quite overwhelming at times. Our goal is to provide education and support as they navigate this new way of life.

However the information discussed in the podcast is helpful for anyone wanting to learn more about Blind Rehab within VHA.

#NowWhat #augustaVAhealthcaresystem #BRC

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In this episode Blind Vet: Now what? Host Ashley Boyer MA, CVRT interviews Whole Health Coach Percival Galloway on the basics of Whole Health within the VA.

Whole Health is VA's approach to care that supports your health and well-being. Whole Health centers around what matters to you, not what is the matter with you.

The target audience: Veterans who have low vision/legal blindness/no remaining vision and their support systems. The impact of vision loss is felt by the individual and their support system. It is a big life change and can feel quite overwhelming at times. Our goal is to provide education and support as they navigate this new way of life.

However the information discussed in the podcast is helpful for anyone wanting to learn more about Blind Rehab within VHA.

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In this 2nd half of Dexter Durrante's journey that he shares with us. This episode details when he goes back to school, gets not one but two degrees, goes on to his internship and accepts his position at a VA Blind Rehab Center! Determination is a great word for this Veteran!

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In this episode Blind Vet: Now what? Host Ashley Boyer interviews Veteran Dexter Durrante Sr. to learn about his experience with Vision loss. Dexter Durrante Sr. is an U.S. Army Veteran. This is part one of his story about how he experienced vision loss, attended VA Blind Rehab and then went back to school to become an VA Blind Rehab instructor.

Our Host and guest are both practicing Certified Blind Rehabilitation professionals who work in the Augusta VA Health Care System's Blind Rehab Center in Augusta, Ga.

The target audience: Veterans who have low vision/legal blindness/no remaining vision and their support systems. The impact of vision loss is felt by the individual and their support system. It is a big life change and can feel quite overwhelming at times. Our goal is to provide education and support as they navigate this new way of life.

However the information discussed in the podcast is helpful for anyone wanting to learn more about Blind Rehab within VHA.

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In this episode Blind Vet: Now what? hosts Ashley Boyer and Rebecca Foley discuss what exactly the VA Blind Rehab Continuum of care is. They also explain/de-code what various acronyms are that are used in Blind Rehab mean.

Our Hosts are practicing Certified Blind Rehabilitation professionals who work in the Augusta VA Health Care System's Blind Rehab Center in Augusta, Ga.

The target audience: Veterans who have low vision/legal blindness/no remaining vision and their support systems.  The impact of vision loss is felt by the individual and their support system. It is a big life change and can feel quite overwhelming at times. Our goal is to provide education and support as they navigate this new way of life.

However the information discussed in the podcast is helpful for anyone wanting to learn more about Blind Rehab within VHA.

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