<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"></div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"></span><table class="gmail-abe-section-table" width="100%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,arial,Geneva,Helvetica,Century;font-size:12.75px;max-width:600px"><tbody><tr id="gmail-abe-section-row-b99fdb13-a163-45f4-af09-74839418892a" class="gmail-abe-section-row" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><td align="center" valign="top" style="padding:0px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;font-size:0px"><div id="gmail-abe-column-block-c5f39964-67aa-4162-97a5-376a4cd8bd28" class="gmail-abe-column-block" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;width:600px;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;font-size:16px;vertical-align:top"><table width="100%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0px;table-layout:fixed;text-align:left"><tbody><tr><td class="gmail-abe-column-block-padding" id="gmail-abe-column-block-c5f39964-67aa-4162-97a5-376a4cd8bd28-padding" style="padding:15px"><h1 class="gmail-govd_header" style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0.5em 0px 0px;font-size:28px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.2">Maintaining Independence at Home</h1><h2 style="margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0.5em 0px 0px;font-size:24px;color:rgb(255,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.2">Free Event</h2><h3 style="margin:0px 0px 17px;padding:0px;font-size:19px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.2"><span style="font-weight:normal">June 2, 2025</span></h3><h3 style="margin:0px 0px 17px;padding:0px;font-size:19px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.2">1:00 p.m. EST</h3><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b>ASL Interpretation will be provided.</b></div><br></div><p style="margin:0px 0px 15px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">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.</p><h3 style="margin:0px 0px 17px;padding:0px;font-size:19px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.2"><strong style="font-weight:bold">About the Topic:</strong></h3><p style="margin:0px 0px 15px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">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.</p><h3 style="margin:0px 0px 17px;padding:0px;font-size:19px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.2"><strong style="font-weight:bold">Presented by:</strong></h3><p style="margin:0px 0px 15px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><strong style="font-weight:bold">Ellen Platt, MA, CRC, CCM</strong></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 15px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Founder and Owner, <em>The Option Group, LLC</em></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 15px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">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.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 15px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><strong style="font-weight:bold">The Option Group, LLC</strong></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 15px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><a href="https://theoptiongroup.net/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color:rgb(32,57,157);text-decoration-line:none">https://theoptiongroup.net</a></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 15px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">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.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 15px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><strong style="font-weight:bold">Amy Young</strong></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 15px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><em>Home Safe for Seniors</em></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 15px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">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.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 15px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><strong style="font-weight:bold">Home Safe for Seniors</strong></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 15px;line-height:1.4;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">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. 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