[NFBMD] LINK CORRECTION: Maintaining Independence at Home

Thu May 22 15:30:00 UTC 2025

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https://marylandlibraries.zoom.us/meeting/register/-FbhB07mTr-buw1rW_nKHQ

On Thu, May 22, 2025 at 11:26 AM Ashley Biggs -MSL- <
ashley.biggs1 at maryland.gov> wrote:

> Hi everyone! I wanted to share a great opportunity with you! Please feel
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> Free Event
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> Maintaining Independence at Home Free Event June 2, 2025 1:00 p.m. EST
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> Join us for an informative session on how two vital professions, care
> management and occupational therapy, work hand in hand to support
> individuals with vision impairments in maintaining their independence and
> functioning safely in their homes. This discussion will highlight how these
> professionals collaborate to create effective, personalized strategies that
> enhance quality of life, safety, and self-sufficiency.
> *About the Topic:*
>
> Living with vision loss presents unique challenges, particularly when it
> comes to remaining independent at home. Care Managers and Occupational
> Therapists play distinct yet complementary roles in helping individuals
> manage these challenges. From navigating healthcare systems and securing
> resources to adapting the home environment for safety and accessibility,
> their combined efforts are essential in assisting clients to stay safe,
> empowered, and engaged in daily life.
> *Presented by:*
>
> *Ellen Platt, MA, CRC, CCM*
>
> Founder and Owner, *The Option Group, LLC*
>
> Ellen Platt brings over 35 years of experience as a Certified
> Rehabilitation Counselor and Certified Professional Aging LifeCare Manager.
> Her practice centers on comprehensive care management for individuals
> facing catastrophic injuries, chronic illnesses, and disabilities. She
> founded The Option Group to better serve the needs of vulnerable adults and
> children, while easing the burdens that caregivers and families face. Ellen
> and her team develop individualized care plans, offer ongoing case
> coordination, and advocate for quality of life, safety, and dignity. Their
> services cover Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.
>
> *The Option Group, LLC*
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> https://theoptiongroup.net
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> The Option Group is dedicated to improving the lives of those with complex
> care needs by offering thorough evaluations, customized care plans, and
> continuous support. Whether a client is aging in place or transitioning to
> a new care setting, their team ensures each plan evolves to meet changing
> circumstances. The organization is committed to fostering independence,
> engagement, and comfort for every client.
>
> *Amy Young*
>
> *Home Safe for Seniors*
>
> Amy Young is a licensed occupational therapist with over 25 years of
> experience promoting safety and independence for individuals with
> disabilities. She founded HomeSafe for Seniors to provide home safety and
> accessibility consulting, initially for older adults but now serving people
> of all ages with physical challenges. Amy specializes in identifying home
> modifications and adaptive equipment to help clients stay safely in their
> homes. She holds certifications as a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist
> and has advanced training in home modifications and geriatrics.
>
> *Home Safe for Seniors*
>
> Home Safe for Seniors is an initiative that supports older adults by
> improving the safety and accessibility of their living environments. The
> organization helps individuals remain in their homes longer and more
> confidently through assessments, recommendations, and home modifications.
> They are passionate about creating practical solutions that reduce fall
> risks and empower seniors to age in place with dignity.
>
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> Register Here:
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> *Ashley M. Biggs*
> *Marketing & Outreach Librarian*
> Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
> Maryland State Library Agency
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Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
Maryland State Library Agency
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