Author Archives: Alexis Read

 About Alexis Read

Alexis Read obtained a master’s degree from Western Michigan University in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy in 2012.  She obtained CVRT and CRC certifications in 2014 and 2022, respectively.  Her goal is to help individuals of all abilities. 

Juggling Grad School and Full Time Work

Posted on April 11, 2023 - 9:15 am by
Individual sits outside with backpack and a dog guide

Recently, I took graduate school classes while working full-time to become a certified rehabilitation counselor. During the five semesters I attended school and worked full time, I developed strategies that made it easier for me to juggle my academic and vocational responsibilities simultaneously. I will share these strategies here so others can have a less stressful experience. […]

Teaching Environments for a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT) Who is Blind/ Low Vision

Posted on April 4, 2023 - 12:20 am by
Table with six stations for a group lesson, each with a raised cookie sheet, butter knife, and a filled paper cup. Celery and peanut butter are at the center of the table.

Editor’s note: Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Appreciation Week is observed annually over Anne Sullivan’s birthday, April 14th. Are you interested in learning more about vision rehabilitation therapy (VRT) as a possible career? Visit Get Learning – AER (aerbvi.org) to read about the roles and responsibilities and Directory of University Professional Programs in the U.S. and Canada […]

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