Bucks County Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Occupational Therapist in Newtown, Pennsylvania
NPI 1326228263
Bucks County Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired is a Occupational Therapist based in Newtown, PA. Bucks County Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired practices in Newtown, PA. The NPI Number for Bucks County Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired is 1326228263 and holds a License No. (Pennsylvania).
The current practice location address for Bucks County Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired is 400 Freedom Dr, Newtown, PA and can be reached out via phone at 215-968-9400 and via fax at 215-968-2127. You can also correspond with Bucks County Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired through the mailing address at 400 FREEDOM DR, NEWTOWN, PA - 18940-1589 (mailing address contact number: 215-968-9400).
Location: 400 Freedom Dr, Newtown, PA, 18940-1589
Provider Profile Details
NPI Number
1326228263
Provider Name
Bucks County Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Credential
Provider Entity Type
Organization
Address
400 Freedom Dr, Newtown, PA, 18940-1589
Phone Number
215-968-9400
Fax Number
215-968-2127
Provider Enumeration Date
11/08/2007
Last Update Date
03/12/2024
Provider Business Practice Location Address Details
Address
400 Freedom Dr
City
State
Zip
18940-1589
Phone Number
215-968-9400
Fax Number
215-968-2127
Provider Business Mailing Address Details
Address
400 Freedom Dr
City
State
Zip
18940-1589
Phone Number
215-968-9400
Fax Number
215-968-2127
Provider's Taxonomy Details 1
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Classification
Optometrist
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 2
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Classification
Optometrist
Speciality
Low Vision Rehabilitation
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 3
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Classification
Optometrist
Speciality
Vision Therapy
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
Optometrists who specialize in vision therapy as a treatment process used to improve vision function. It includes a broad range of developmental and rehabilitative treatment programs individually prescribed to remediate specific sensory, motor and/or visual perceptual dysfunctions.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 4
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Rehabilitation Counselor
Speciality
Orientation and Mobility Training Provider
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
Orientation and Mobility (O&M) specialists teach children and adults who have visual impairments the specific orientation skills used to find one's way in the environment and the mobility skills needed to travel safely and efficiently at home, school, work, and in the community. Instruction is usually provided one-on-one and can include skills such as how to use a long cane, the operation of low vision devices and electronic travel aids when appropriate, how to orient oneself to new environments, navigate public transportation systems, how to cross streets safely, and traveling by using hearing, remaining vision, and other senses. In addition, O&M Specialists help children to develop fundamental skills such as fine and gross motor skills, concept development and problem solving skills. Adult clients can also benefit from an O&M specialist evaluating their current use of travel-related skills, discussing their future goals, and helping them select a program of instruction that will allow them to reach their greatest travel potential.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 5
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Occupational Therapist
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
An occupational therapist is a person who has graduated from an entry-level occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organizations, or approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), or an equivalent international occupational therapy education program; has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the occupational therapy program; has passed a nationally recognized entry-level examination for occupational therapists, and fulfills state requirements for licensure, certification, or registration. An occupational therapist provides interventions based on evaluation and which emphasize the therapeutic use of everyday life activities (i.e., occupations) with individuals or groups for the purpose of facilitating participation in roles and situations and in home, school, workplace, community and other settings. Occupational therapy services are provided for the purpose of promoting health and wellness and are provided to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction. Occupational therapists address the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of occupational performance in a variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life.
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