Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT)

A vision rehabilitation therapist supports individuals with visual impairments by teaching adaptations for maintaining independent living skills. They assess the client’s needs and develop personalized training programs that focus on enhancing remaining vision and facilitating the use of assistive technology. Therapists also provide guidance on daily living skills such as cooking and personal care and offer emotional support to help clients cope with the challenges of vision loss. Their goal is to empower clients with visual impairments to lead fulfilling lives despite their visual limitations.