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CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Elizabeth Anne Barstow PhD, OTR/L, SCLV, FAOTA Business Address: 1720 2nd Avenue South, SHPB 348, Birmingham, Alabama, 35294 Business Telephone: 205-934-7321 Email: bbarstow@uab.edu Faculty Position: Associate Professor Primary Academic Department Appointment: Department of Occupational Therapy Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham Education: (chronological: newest to oldest)

INSTITUTION AND LOCATION DEGREE MM/YY FIELD OF STUDY

The University of Alabama at Birmingham PhD 12/2012 Health Education

The University of Alabama at Birmingham MS 12/2004 Occupational

Therapy

The University of Minnesota BS 12/1989 Occupational

Therapy

Professional Licensure Information/Registration Number:

NBCOT- #003774, 9/22/1989 Alabama Occupational Therapy Licensure- #2239, 2002

Specialty Certifications:

2007 Specialty Certification in Low Vision Rehabilitation, American Occupational Therapy Association 2004 Graduate Certificate in Low Vision Rehabilitation, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

Faculty Positions Held:

2014- Present Tenured Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy

Department, UAB, Birmingham AL 2005–2014 Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Department,

UAB, Birmingham AL 2005-Present Faculty appointment, Center for Aging, UAB, Birmingham

AL 2004-2005 Instructor, Occupational Therapy Department, UAB,

Birmingham A

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Clinical Positions Held:

2013-2015 PRN Occupational Therapist, Restore Rehabilitation 2011-Present Faculty Practice: Occupational Therapist, UAB Center for

Low Vision Rehabilitation, Birmingham AL 2002-2004 Occupational Therapist, UAB Center for Low Vision

Rehabilitation, Birmingham AL 2001-2002 Supervisor of Occupational Therapy, Courage Center,

Minneapolis MN

1997-2001 Occupational Therapist, Courage Center, Minneapolis MN 1995-1997 Occupational Therapist, Able Care Home Health, Fort

Myers FL

1994-1995 Occupational Therapist, American Mobile Therapist, assignments in Brandon FL, Sun City AZ, Fort Myers FL

1989-1994 Occupational Therapist and back-up clinical coordinator,

North Memorial Medical Center, Minneapolis MN Membership in Scientific/Professional Organizations: 2013-Present ASTM International (formerly American Society for Testing and Materials)

2002-Present Member, American Occupational Therapy Association 2002-Present Member, Alabama Occupational Therapy Association

Honors & Awards: Scholarship 2013 Elsie Holmes McKibbin Award, Alabama Occupational Therapy Association, AL

2012 Cordelia Myers Writing Award, American Occupational Therapy Association, Bethesda MD

Service

2015 Roster of Fellows, American Occupational Therapy Association, Bethesda MD

2012 Service Commendation, American Occupational Therapy Association, Bethesda MD

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2011 Service Commendation, American Occupational Therapy Association, Bethesda MD

Education

2012 Dean’s Award for Outstanding Graduate Student, UAB School of Education, Birmingham AL

Funded Grants: Research

Best Practice for Sensory Screening for Older Adults by Occupational Therapists: Where we are now and where we should go? Aim: To identify whether there is a gap between evidence-based recommendations for the detection of sensory loss and the current practices in Quebec OT educational and employment settings. Edith Strauss Rehabilitation Projects Consultant 5/1/13-5/1/14

Education/Training

Implementation of National Symposium on Provision of Low Vision Rehabilitation through the Healthcare System II Aim: To provide an evidence-based national symposium for occupational therapist specializing in low vision rehabilitation EyeSight Foundation of Alabama Primary Investigator, $40,000 (no salary compensation) 7/1/05- 7/1/06

Implementation of National Symposium on Provision of Low Vision Rehabilitation through the Healthcare System Aim: To provide an evidence-based national symposium for occupational therapist specializing in low vision rehabilitation EyeSight Foundation of Alabama Primary Investigator, $36,230 (no salary compensation) 8/1/02- 9/23/03

Contracts/Other Funded Projects

Accessibility Instruments Measuring Fitness and Recreation Environments Grant Aim: Expert review of the AIMFREE instrument for scoring revision UAB-Lakeshore Research Collaborative and the RecTech Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (Rimmer, J.H., PI) Participant of Expert Panel 9/13- Present

D3. Development of Uniform Standards for Accessible Fitness Equipment

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Aim: Finalize standards for strength and cardiovascular fitness equipment that will be supported by the leading standards authority in the United States, ASTM Rectech Project team member 7/13-Present Physical Activity for Alabamians with Low Vision Aim: To augment Lakeshore Foundation’s proficiency in providing post-rehabilitation physical activity, recreation for Alabama residents with low vision, and people at risk for vision loss due to a chronic health condition. EyeSight Foundation of Alabama Consultant 5/1/05-6/30/06

______________________________________________________________________ Scholarship Invited Membership in Honorary or Scholarly Society:

2011 Elected member, Alpha Eta Honor Society Grant Reviewer on Sections/Boards for Research Grants:

2015 (July) MAB-Mackay Rehabilitation Center Bursary Award for Clinicians in Research Scientific Review Process, Effectiveness of Teaching Self-monitoring and Coping Skills to Physically Disabled Adolescents, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

2015 (July) MAB-Mackay Rehabilitation Center Bursary Award for Clinicians

in Research Scientific Review Process, Upper Extremity Orthotic Practices for Children with Neurological Conditions, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

2014 (Feb) Deep South Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR) Reviewer, Pilot Grant Awards, Birmingham, Alabama 2014 (Feb) MAB-Mackay Rehabilitation Center Salary Award Scientific Review Process, Use of IPAD as an Intervention Tool for Children with Poor Visual Motor Integration Skills, Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2013 (April) MAB-Mackay Rehabilitation Center Salary Award Scientific

Review Process, Visual Impairment and Communication Disorders Program, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

2006 (Aug) National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Ad Hoc

Reviewer, Mobility and Wayfinding Technology for Individuals with Blindness and Low Vision

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Leadership Position in National Symposium/Forum:

2006-2007 Co-chair, planning committee, Second National Symposium on Low Vision Rehabilitation: Applying the Evidence to Practice University of Alabama at Birmingham/Eyesight Foundation of Alabama, March 24-25, 2007

2004-2005 Co-chair, planning committee, First National Symposium on Low

Vision Rehabilitation: Applying the Evidence to Practice University of Alabama at Birmingham/Eyesight Foundation of Alabama, April 2-3, 2005

Editor/ Editorial Board Member for Research Journal:

2012 – Present Editorial Board Member, Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Review Board Member for Research Journal: 2014 – Present Review Board Member, American Journal of Occupational Therapy Guest Reviewer for Research Journal:

2013-2015 Reviewer, Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation (1 submission, review and re-review)

2010 Reviewer, Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and

Rehabilitation (1 submission, review and re-review) Guest Reviewer for Educational Materials:

2015 Reviewer, UAB Interprofessional Geriatric Education Modules, Vision and its relationship to successful driving in older adults (review of first submission)

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications:

Blaylock, S.E., Barstow, B. A., Vogtle, L. K., & Bennett, D. K. (2015). Understanding the occupational performance experiences of individuals with low vision, British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(7), 412-421. Barstow, B. A., Warren, M., Thaker, S., Hallman, A., & Batts. P. (2015). Client and therapist perspectives on the influence of low vision and chronic conditions on performance and occupational therapy intervention, American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69, 6903270010. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot2015.014605

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Wittich, W., Barstow, E. A., Jarry, J., & Thomas, A. (2015). Screening for sensory impairment in older adults: Training and practice of occupational therapists in Quebec, Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1(11), 1-11. Deacy, R. M., Yuen, H. K., Barstow, E. A., Warren, M., & Vogtle, L. K. (2012). Survey of low vision curricula in occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant programs, American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66(6), 114-118. Barstow, B., Bennett, D., & Vogtle, L. (2011). Perspectives of home safety: A comparison of low vision consumer opinion to standardized home safety assessments, American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65(6), 635-642.

Barstow, B. (2008). Review of the book: Low vision rehabilitation: A practical guide for occupational therapists, Occupational Therapy in Healthcare, 22, 101-103. Warren, M., & Barstow, B. (2007). Low vision rehabilitation curriculum: An innovative design using the AOTA standards for continuing competence, Occupational Therapy in Healthcare, 21(1/2), 145-158.

Textbooks:

Warren, M., & Barstow, E.A. (Eds.). (2011). Occupational therapy interventions for adults with low vision. Bethesda MD: American Occupational Therapy Association Press.

Text Book Chapters:

Barstow, E. A., & Crossland, M. D. (2010). Intervention and rehabilitation for reading and writing (Chapter 5). In Warren, M. & Barstow, E. A., Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults with Low Vision, AOTA Press: Bethesda, MD Jones, C., Crews, J. E., Roberts, D., Warren, M., Barstow, E. A., & Riddering, A. T. (2010). Living successfully with low vision (Chapter 12). In Warren, M. & Barstow, E. A., Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults with Low Vision, AOTA Press: Bethesda, MD

Schuchard, R. A., & Barstow, B. (2008). Evaluation of visual client factors influencing occupational performance (Lesson 3). In Warren, M., Low Vision Occupational Therapy Evaluation and Intervention with Older Adults, Revised Edition, AOTA Press: Bethesda, MD

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Peer Reviewed Presentations:

International

Jarry, J., Mulrooney, D., Barstow, E., Thomas, A. & Wittich, W. (November, 2014). Poster- Training of occupational therapists in sensory impairment: Are we doing enough? Reseau Vision Annual Conference, Quebec, Canada

Barstow, B. (July, 2008). Eccentric viewing training presentation and expert panel, Vision 2008 International Low Vision Conference, Montreal, Canada

National Barstow, B. & Perlmutter, M. (April 2015). Home environment evaluation for individuals with vision loss: Evidence guiding best practice. American Occupational Therapy National Conference, Nashville, Tennessee Wittich, W., Thomas, A. & Barstow, E. (September, 2014). Training of occupational therapists in sensory impairment: Are we doing enough? Envision Annual Low Vision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota Mulrooney, D., Wittich, W., Thomas, A., Overbury, O., Southall, K., & Barstow, E. (May, 2014). Best practice for sensory screening in older adults by occupational therapists: Where are we and where should we be? Project Presentation Day, Edith Strauss Rehabilitation Research, Montreal, Canada

Barstow, B. (April, 2014). Physical activity self-efficacy development in older adults with age-related macular degeneration, American Occupational Therapy National Conference, Baltimore, Maryland

Barstow, B. (September, 2013). The influence of vision loss and co-morbid conditions on occupational performance: Client and occupational therapy practitioner perspectives. Envision Annual Low Vision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Barstow, B., Batts, P., Fehr, R., Hallman, A., McGee, B., & Thaker, S. (April, 2013). Poster-The influence of vision loss and co-morbid conditions on occupational performance: A client perspective. American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, San Diego, California

Barstow, B., Dollar, H., Genter, L., Jackson, A., Litchfield, S., & Sooter, G. (April, 2012). Poster- Self-perceptions of experiences in advanced and specialty practice certification in occupational therapy. American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana

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Barstow, B., & Ivankova, N. (October, 2012). How do older adults with age-related macular degeneration develop physical activity self-efficacy? North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity International Conference, Homewood, Alabama

Barstow, B. (September, 2012). Physical activity and low vision: How do we facilitate this important occupation. Envision Annual Low Vision Conference, St. Louis, Missouri

Barstow, B. (April, 2011). Low vision and home safety, Special Interest Group Roundtable Presentation American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Barstow, B., & Bennett, D. (September, 2010). Home safety: Perspectives of experts and adults with low vision, Envision Annual Low Vision Conference, San Antonio, Texas

Barstow, B., Warren, M., & Crews, J. (May, 2010). Promoting productive aging among older adults with low vision: A paradigm shift in intervention, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida

Barstow, B. (October, 2008). Redesigning a health center to promote participation in physical exercise by older adults with vision loss, American Public Health Association Annual Conference, San Diego, California

Goodwin, L., Barstow, B., & DeCarlo, D. (April, 2008). Optics and occupational performance: Using devices to enhance treatment outcomes, American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, Long Beach, California

Barstow, B., & Warren, M. (April, 2007). Partnering in health promotion for adults with visual impairment, American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri

Barstow, B. (July, 2006). Driving: How do I address this activity of daily living in my practice? Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired International Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah

State Barstow, B., & Cunningham, D. (September, 2013). Environmental visibility: Assessment and modification for individuals with low vision. Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Fall Conference, Gulf Shores, Alabama Barstow, B., & Goodwin, L. (October, 2007). An introduction to low vision rehabilitation for older adults. Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Orange Beach, AL

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Barstow, B. (October, 2006). An introduction to low vision rehabilitation, Georgia Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA Barstow, B. (October 30, 2005). The Development of curriculum for an advanced treatment course in low vision rehabilitation through the application of the AOTA standards for continuing competence. Fall Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Huntsville, Alabama

Non-Peer Reviewed Presentations:

International

Barstow, B. (November 2014). Series of lectures to occupational therapists, physiotherapists, optometrists, ophthalmologists, community practitioners (6 days, 8 hours daily), visiting expert Singapore Ministry of Health, Singapore Barstow, B. (February, 2009). Low vision rehabilitation and the role of the multidisciplinary team, Singapore Joint Ophthalmology Continuing Medical Education Session, Singapore

Barstow, B. (February, 2009). Series of lectures to occupational therapists, physiotherapists, geriatric and rehabilitation physicians (5 days, 8 hours daily), visiting expert Singapore Ministry of Health, Singapore

National

Louch, M. E., Beckley, M., Barstow, E., Bornhagen, C., Cox, M., Leland, N., Robinson, M., & Wu, R. (2013). The revised board and specialty certification, American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, San Diego, California

Louch, M. E., Beckley, M., Barstow, E., Cox, M., Leland, N., Robinson, M., & Tunnigley, J. (2012). The ins and outs of board and specialty certification, American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana

Regional/State

Barstow, B. (January, 2012). Low vision and older adults: An interdisciplinary approach. 3rd Annual University of Alabama at Birmingham GEC Inter-professional Geriatric Educational Conference, Birmingham, Alabama

Warren, M., & Barstow, B. (June, 2010). Low vision for adults and elders. UAB Department of Occupational Therapy Alumni Conference, Birmingham, Alabama

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Barstow, B., (March, 2010). American occupational therapy representative assembly update, Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Spring Conference, Huntsville, Alabama

Barstow, B., & Moyers, P. (April, 2009). Get on board with the centennial vision, Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Spring Conference, Birmingham, Alabama

Barstow, B. (August/September, 2006). Low vision rehabilitation and brain injured client, Arkansas Brain Injury Association Annual Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas Barstow, B. (May, 2006). The role of occupational therapy in managing the adult patient with low vision, Optelec U.S. Interactive On-Line Course, Texas

Barstow, B., Hill, K., & Nelson, D. (May, 2002). Are you ready to drive? Annual Minnesota Brain Injury Conference, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Local Barstow, B. (July, 2013). Physical activity and low vision: How do we facilitate this important occupation? UAB Low Vision Graduate Certificate Program Practice Update Conference, Birmingham, Alabama

Barstow, B. (June, 2013). Diabetes, diabetic retinopathy and rehabilitation, Southeastern Blind Rehabilitation Center (VA) Annual Medical Conference, Birmingham, Alabama

Barstow, B. (August, 2006). Low vision rehabilitation: An introduction to evaluating and treating the older adult, Restore Therapy Corporation, Birmingham, AL

Barstow, B., Hill, K., & Nelson, D. (August, 2001). On the road to independence: Safe driving for people with disabilities, Minneapolis, MN

Keynote Speaker Barstow, B. (September, 2014). Finding your Future “Vision”, Alabama Occupational Therapy State Association Annual Conference, Orange Beach, AL

Continuing Education Workshops:

Barstow, B. (August, 2012, 2 days, 8 hours each). Low vision rehabilitation and older adults: An introductory course, Ciao Seminars, Indianapolis, Indiana Barstow, B. (July, 2008, 2 days, 8 hours each). The low vision continuum of care: Occupational therapy perspective presentation and expert panel,

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Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired International Conference, Chicago, Illinois Barstow, B. (April, 2008, 2 days, 8 hours each). An introduction to low vision rehabilitation, North Dakota Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Bismarck, North Dakota Barstow, B. (February, 2008, 1 day, 8 hours). Reading and writing with low vision, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Barstow, B. (February, 2008, 1 day, 8 hours). Low vision rehabilitation: A foundational course for occupational therapists, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Barstow, B. (May, 2007, 2 days, 8 hours each). Low vision rehabilitation: An introduction for occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech and language pathologists, Kettering Memorial Hospital, Dayton, Ohio Barstow, B. (February, 2006, 2 days, 8 hours each). Advanced topics in low vision rehabilitation: Reading, writing and functional mobility, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Service University Committees:

2010 School of Health Professions Representative, Compass Knowledge Group Provost Group, Ad hoc committee 2009 Invited Focus Group Member, Distance Learning Initiative, Ad hoc committee

School Committees:

2009-2011 Member, Academic Affairs Committee 2008-2011 Chair, Awards and Recognitions Committee 2004-2011 Member, Faculty Affairs Committee 2007-2008 Member, Global Outreach Committee 2006-2007 Member, Awards and Recognitions Committee

Department Committees: 2015- Present Post-professional OTD Development Committee

2013-2014 Member, Faculty Search Committee

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2010-2012 Member, Faculty Search Committee 2010-2011 Member, Faculty Search Committee 2005-2007 Member, Teaching and Learning Committee 2005-2009 Member, Curriculum Committee 2008 Member, Faculty Search Committee

2006-2008 Member, Portfolio Committee 2007 Member, Faculty Search Committee 2006-2007 Member, Faculty Search Committee Fieldwork Experience 2005-2006 Member, Faculty Search Committee

Service to Professional Organizations:

National 2015 Member, American Occupational Therapy Association Board and Specialty Certification Panel Ad-hoc Committee for Certification Renewal 2011-2012 Member, American Occupational Therapy

Association Board and Specialty Certification Panel to Re-Design Certifications

2010-2013 Member, American Occupational Therapy

Association Board and Specialty Certification Committee

2009-2012 Member, American Occupational Therapy

Association Nominations Committee 2008-2011 Member, American Occupational Therapy

Association, Alabama Representative to the Assembly of Delegates

2008-2009 Member, American Occupational Therapy

Association Panel to Streamline Competencies 2008-2009 Member, American Occupational Therapy

Association Representative to A-Team Coalition

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2007-Present Reviewer, American Occupational Therapy

Association Low Vision Specialty Certification Portfolio Reviewer

2007-2012 Member, American Occupational Therapy

Association Low Vision Advisory Counsel 2006-2012 Member, Association for the Education and

Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired Professional Issues Committee

2005-Present Reviewer, American Occupational Therapy

Association Conference Submission Reviewer

State

2008-2010 Member, Executive Board Alabama Occupational Therapy Association

2006-2008 Member, Planning Committee, Alabama

Occupational Therapy Association spring and fall annual conferences

2004-2008 Co-chair of Central District, Alabama Occupational Therapy Association

2001-2002 Editor of Newsletter, Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association

2000-2001 Assistant Editor of Newsletter, Minnesota

Occupational Therapy Association Community Service

2012 Presenter, UAB Connections Low Vision Support

Group, UAB Department of Ophthalmology

2011 Presenter, UAB Connections Low Vision Support Group, UAB Department of Ophthalmology

2007-2010 Volunteer, American Association of Retired

Persons CarFit Program 2007-2008 Volunteer and Student Coordinator, Focus First 2007-2008 Volunteer, Sight Savers of Alabama

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Consultation to Health Organizations/Educational Institutions

Spring, 2013 Expert Consultation, Alabama Occupational Therapy Association, Low Vision Rehabilitation Language for Occupational Therapy State Practice Act

August, 2012 Expert Consultation, American Occupational

Therapy Association, Review of Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Older Adults with Low Vision

July, 2012 Expert Consultation, American Occupational

Therapy Association, Review of American

Academy of Ophthalmology Vision Rehabilitation Preferred Practice Pattern Guidelines

June, 2009 Invited Participant, Leadership Focus Group for

Low Vision Services in Alabama. EyeSight Foundation of Alabama. Members of healthcare and blindness community setting agenda on low vision needs in the state of Alabama

March 22, 2006 Invited Participant, Workshop on a Research

Agenda on Making Prescription Drug Information Accessible to Individuals who are Visually Impaired, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation

Mentoring Professionals in Specialty Practice

Mentoring Graduates of the Low Vision Rehabilitation Certificate Program towards national credentialing as experts in low vision rehabilitation Mentoring period: (each mentee approximately 3 months) Mentee: Julie Nastasi (UAB teaching assistant)-2010

Deborah Bennett-2011 Tonya Mennem (UAB certified course instructor)-2011 Linda Goodwin (UAB certified course instructor)-2011

Serena Speaker-2012 Robert Trahan-2013 Marlene Snow- 2013 Cheri Nipp- 2013 Debra Outlette- 2013 Robin Deacy- 2014 Nilima Tanna- 2014

Mentor role: On-line and telephone communication regarding professional development and analysis of activities for the American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) Specialty Certification in Low Vision Rehabilitation, review of submission packets Output: Award of the AOTA Specialty Certification in Low Vision Rehabilitation

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Education/Teaching Teaching Responsibilities:

Course master Graduate Certificate in Low Vision Rehabilitation OT 677Q Foundations in Low Vision Rehabilitation I (online) 3 credit hours- spring term 2004-present OT679Q Foundations in Low Vision Rehabilitation II (online) 3 credit hours- summer term, spring term 2004-present OT690Q Foundations in Low Vision Rehabilitation III (online) 3 credit hours- summer term, fall term 2006-present

OT693Q Design and Implementation of Low Vision Programs in the Healthcare System (online)

3 credit hours- fall term 2004-2005

OT694Q Selected Topics in Low Vision Rehabilitation (online) 3 credit hours- summer term

2007-2010 Entry-Level Program

OT677VT Foundations in Low Vision Rehabilitation (on campus) 3 credits- fall term 2011-2013

OT677VT- Foundations in Low Vision Rehabilitation I (on campus) 3 credits Summer 2005-2008 OT651 Problem-based Learning (on campus) 3 credits Fall 2005-2006 OT679VT Foundations in Low Vision Rehabilitation II (on campus) 3 credits Fall 2005-2006

OT665 Therapeutic Enhancement of Occupation III (on campus)

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3 credits Fall term 2005 OT690VT Treatment Design and Application in Low Vision Rehabilitation (on campus) 2 credits Spring 2005

Co-Instructor Graduate Certificate in Low Vision Rehabilitation

OT691 Foundations in Low Vision Rehabilitation IV (formerly titled OT697 Advanced Treatment Application in Low Vision Rehabilitation)

3 credit hours- summer term 2004-present

Doctoral Program in Rehabilitation Science

RHB784 Research Design and Measurement in Rehabilitation Sciences II

3 credit hours Spring term- 2013- Present RHB790 Rehabilitation Science Research Project 1 credit Spring term- 2014

Research/Thesis/Dissertation Advisement/Mentoring:

Entry Level 2014-present Research co-advisor, 9 students 2013-2015 Research co-advisor, 8 students 2013-present Co-advisor to UAB/HSA 3:2 students, 24 students

2012-2014 Research advisor, 4 students 2011-2013 Research advisor, 5 students

Output: Poster presented at 2013 American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, San Diego, California

2010-2012 Research advisor, 5 students

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Output: Poster presented at 2012 American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana

2009-2011 Research advisor, 10 students (2 groups) 2008-2010 Research advisor, 4 students

Post-Professional Masters

2014-Present, Thesis Project Committee Chair, Andrea Roush, Sight for Sore Eyes: Clinical Application of Low Vision Principles Following Staff Education 2014-2015, Thesis Project Committee Chair, Matthew Green, Lighting Needs of Two Clients with Acquired Visual Deficits in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility 2013-2014, Thesis Project Committee Member, Ann Christopher, Investigation of Center of Mass in Subjects Under Low Vision Simulation

2013-2014, Thesis Project Committee Member, Jenny Shephard, Survey of Low Vision Needs in a Retirement Community

2013 –2014, Thesis Project Committee Member, Julie LeBlanc,

Handwriting Performance in Older Adults with Low Vision from Macular Degeneration

2013 –2014,Thesis Project Committee Member, Michele Bender, How much Knowledge do Older Adults with Diabetes have about Diabetic Retinopathy?

2013- 2014, Thesis Project Committee Chair, Janet Westbrook Validation and Pilot Study of a Low Vision Home Safety Assessment

2011-2013 Thesis Project Committee Member, Sarah Kovacs Vision Therapy and Low Vision Rehabilitation: Seeing the Difference Output: Presentation New York State Occupational Therapy Association

2011-2013 Thesis Project Committee Chair, Kimberly Mainer Home Safety Assessment for the Older Adult with Low Vision Output: Roundtable discussion leader for UAB Low Vision Alumni Conference 2010-2012 Thesis Project Committee Member, Julie Allen

Case Report: Effectiveness of Sound-based Intervention for

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Improving Daily Activity Participation in an Adult with Sensory Over-responsivity

2010-2012 Thesis Project Committee Member, Corie Haslbeck Process for Occupational Therapy Assessment of Clients with Visual Impairment for Power Mobility Equipment Output: Presentation Canadian Occupational Therapy Association 2010-2012 Thesis Project Committee Member, Tiffany Bietz

Obtaining Consensus from Occupational Therapy Experts in Low Vision Rehabilitation

2010-2012 Thesis Project Committee Member, Sheila Roche

Assessment of Visual Acuity in Older Adults on an Orthopaedic Unit Output: Poster Irish Gerontological Association, President´s Award in recognition of poster, paper accepted for publication

2009-2010 Thesis Project Committee Chair, Elizabeth Klawitter Vision and Ergonomics: Occupational Therapy and the Aging Workforce

2009-2010 Thesis Project Committee Member, Linda Goodwin Development of a Low Vision Foundation Class for Occupational Therapy Master’s Level Students

2007-2009 Thesis Project Committee Member, Deborah Bennett

Validation of Consumer Concerns towards a Home Safety Assessment for Persons with Low Vision

2006-2008 Thesis Project Committee Member, Jeff Foster Low Vision Awareness in Long Term Care 2005-2007 Thesis Project Committee Member, Tammy Gipson Output: Development of an online continuing education course for

occupational therapy assistants at Wallace State Community College

Mentoring Students Outside School of Health Professions

2013, June 3-July 12

Mentee: Alexis Raybon Mentor role: Served as a research mentor for this student who was accepted into the UAB Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center’s Summer Enrichment Program. Output: Development and Presentation of Scientific Poster, awarded first place during the UAB Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center’s Summer Awards and Promotions even

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Guest Lectures/Labs:

Occupational Therapy Department/Entry-level Master´s Program

OT688 Seminar in Professional Readiness 4 hours each session, academic skills competency check offs- research, low vision and definition of OT, responsible for development of low vision check-off materials on campus Spring 2012-2014 OT634 Seminar in Professional Readiness 4 hours each session, academic skills competency check offs-transfers, on campus Spring 2011-2014 OT633 Fieldwork Seminar 4 hours each session, academic skills competency check offs- upper extremity procedures and modalities, on campus Fall 2011-2013 OT662 Upper Extremity Rehabilitation 4 hours each session, lab skills checkout on various upper extremity procedures and modalities, on campus Summer 2010-2015

OT625 Occupations for Adults and Older Adults 4hours each session, lab skills checkout transfers and activities of daily living, on campus Spring 2007-2010, 2013 OT625 Occupations for Adults and Older Adults 4 hours, lab and lecture on Neurodevelopmental Treatment Approach, on campus Fall 2009 OT673 Engagement in Occupations through Technology Driving Assessment and Intervention 2 hours, lecture, on campus Fall 2006-2007 OT673 Engagement in Occupations through Technology Assistive Technology in Low Vision Rehabilitation 2 hours, lecture, on campus Fall 2008

Doctoral Program in Rehabilitation Science

RHB789 PhD in Rehabilitation Seminar Series 2 hours, presentation of research and small group discussion with students Spring 2013

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Oral Exam Qualifier RHB 784- Research Methods II 1 hour, on campus Fall 2013

Mentorship Junior/University Faculty: Mentoring period: 2012-Present Mentee: Deek Cunningham (assistant professor)

Mentor role: Mentor teaching for on-campus low vision rehabilitation course, advise on other courses (structure and format), mentor preparation and presentation of professional presentations Output: Presentation at the 2013 American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, co-teaching of entry-level occupational therapy low vision rehabilitation course

Mentoring period: 2010-2012 Mentee: Leslie Simms MS, OTR/L, Certified UAB Course Instructor, Department of Occupational Therapy, UAB

Mentor role: Regular meetings to help prepare for the role of teaching an on campus low vision course to the entry level masters of science occupational therapy students Output: Participated in course 2 years, co-facilitator of labs with discussion, completion of lecture on occupational performance and low vision. Mentoring period: 2010 Mentee: Dennis J. Pillion, PhD, Professor, School of Medicine, UAB Mentor role: Regular meetings, review of on-line course to facilitate principles of on-line learning Output: Design and implementation of a blended course for UAB School of Medicine students Mentoring period: 2007-2009 Mentee: Linda Goodwin MS, OTR/L, Instructor, Department of Occupational Therapy, UAB Mentor role: Regular meetings to prepare and teach principles of on-line and on- campus teaching Output: Independently and co-taught low vision courses to UAB occupational therapy students through classroom and on-line delivery Teaching at Other Universities:

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA, Department of Occupational Therapy, Applying the PRECEDE-PROCEED model in occupational therapy, Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program, 1 week discussion board expert, online, spring term 2012-2013

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Wallace State Community College, Hanceville AL, Department of Occupational Therapy, Professional responsibility: What is your role? Occupational Therapy Assistants Program, 2 hours on campus, lecture, spring term 2010

Wallace State Community College, Hanceville AL, Department of Occupational Therapy, American & Alabama Occupational Therapy Associations: Overview and updates. Occupational Therapy Assistants Program, 2 hours on campus, lecture, summer term 2009 Wallace State Community College, Hanceville AL, Department of Occupational Therapy, An overview of the COTA role in the treatment of low vision clients, 1 week discussion board expert, online, spring term 2009

Teaching for other Departments within UAB:

Barstow, B. (2010-2014, annually). An introduction to low vision rehabilitation and older adults, Presentation to Geriatric Fellows and Pharmacy students, Veteran´s Administration Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama

Barstow, B. (2012-2013, annually). Low vision rehabilitation: An interdisciplinary perspectives. Presentation to UAB GEC Faculty Scholars Program, UAB Geriatric Research and Education Center, Birmingham, Alabama Barstow, B. (2011). Technology and learning: Are you ready to use the technology, Instructional Technology Expert Presentation: Scholars Institute Preconference Series, UAB, Birmingham, Alabama Barstow, B. (2010). Student presence in distance education. Instructional Technology Expert Presentation, UAB, Birmingham, Alabama

Barstow, B. (May, 2003-2006). The role of occupational therapy in low vision rehabilitation for the older adult. Presentation to UAB optometry students, Birmingham, Alabama

Recent Continuing Education Attended in Teaching Area:

Moore Stagliano, H. & Harvison, N. (April 16). Current trends in accreditation and higher education, American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, 90 minutes American Occupational Therapy Association Board of Directors (April 18). OTD dialogue with board of directors. American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, 60 minutes

Kammer, R., OD (September 18). A journey of hope: Low Vision clinics as a

means to impact human rights for persons with albinism in east Africa. Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 90 minutes Wittich, W., PhD, Fletcher, D., MD, Grazia G., MS, Overbury, O., PhD. (September 18). Low vision plus: Comorbidity and vision loss. Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 75 minutes

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Sunness, J., MD (September 18). Advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (geographic atrophy). Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 120 minutes Verghese, P., PhD, Walter, L., PhD, Timberlake, G., PhD & Murphy, C., PhD (September 18). Ocular motor control in AMD with central scotoma. Envision

Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 120 minutes Yoshinaga, P., OD (September 19). Electromagnetic radiation. It’s effects on the eye and vision loss. Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 75 minutes Goodrich, G., PhD, Fletcher, D., MD & Kendrick, K., MS (September 19). Low

vision lighting coming of age? Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 60 minutes Faubert, J., PhD, Luo, G., PhD, Johnson, A., & Wittich, W., PhD (September 19). Assistive technology in low vision. Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 60 minutes

Whyte, J., MD (April 2014). Assessment and treatment of attention deficits after TBI. Spain Rehabilitation Center 50th Anniversary TBI Symposium, Birmingham, Alabama, 40 minutes

Melton, S., MD (April 2014). TBI: A look into the clinical spectrum of TBI. Spain Rehabilitation Center 50th Anniversary TBI Symposium, Birmingham, Alabama, 20 minutes Johnston, J., MD (April 2014). TBI in pediatric populations. Spain Rehabilitation Center 50th Anniversary TBI Symposium, Birmingham, Alabama, 20 minutes

Novack, T., PhD (April 2014). Outcomes after TBI rehabilitation: What happens to people? Spain Rehabilitation Center 50th Anniversary TBI Symposium, Birmingham, Alabama, 20 minutes Gordon, W., PhD (April 2014). Reflection on 40 years of rehab research. Spain Rehabilitation Center 50th Anniversary TBI Symposium, Birmingham, Alabama, 20 minutes Dreer, L., PhD (April 2014). TBI and eat right. Spain Rehabilitation Center 50th Anniversary TBI Symposium, Birmingham, Alabama, 20 minutes Povlishock, J. T., PhD (April 2014). Pathogenesis of traumatically induced axonal damage. Spain Rehabilitation Center 50th Anniversary TBI Symposium, Birmingham, Alabama, 40 minutes Wang, K., PhD (April 2014). O-GlucNacation and TBI. Spain Rehabilitation Center 50th Anniversary TBI Symposium, Birmingham, Alabama, 20 minutes

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Floyd, C., PhD (April 2014). Estrogen and estrogen receptor agonists in TBI. Spain Rehabilitation Center 50th Anniversary TBI Symposium, Birmingham,

Alabama, 20 minutes Gerber, D., PsyD (April 2014). Sports concussion concepts and management

strategies. Spain Rehabilitation Center 50th Anniversary TBI Symposium, Birmingham, Alabama, 40 minutes Wadiche, L., PhD (April 2014). Concussion-induced neurogenesis: Repair or ruination? Spain Rehabilitation Center 50th Anniversary TBI Symposium, Birmingham, Alabama, 20 minutes Sicking, D., PhD (April 2014). Biomechanics of TBI. Spain Rehabilitation Center 50th Anniversary TBI Symposium, Birmingham, Alabama, 20 minutes

Casey, K., & McCarney, M. (April 2014). AOTA medicare part b law and policy

update. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, 1.5 hours

Richards, L., PhD, Freestone, B., OD, & Mitchell, K. (April 2014). Unilateral neglect theories and intervention: Evidence and implications for OT. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, 1.5 hours Chisholm, D., PhD (April 2014). Global or performance-based measures: Differences in characterization of function in older adults with depression. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference,

Baltimore, Maryland, .5 hour

Janssen, S., PhD. (April 2014). Older adult perceptions of physical activity: A qualitative study. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, .5 hour

Todd, J., JD. (November 2013). The prevalence and economic burden of vision problems in the U.S. Alabama Vision Summit, Birmingham, Alabama, .25 hours Owsley, C., PhD. (November 2013). Census of Alabama eye care providers. Alabama Vision Summit, Birmingham, Alabama, .25 hours Baldonado, K., BA. (November 2013). Children’s vision: Why we need a better system, not just screening. Alabama Vision Summit, Birmingham, Alabama, .5 hours Manson, A., MPH & Spraberry, B., MSHA. (November 2013). Reform Medicare

and insurance: What does it mean for Alabama? Alabama Vision Summit, Birmingham, Alabama, .5 hours Girkin, C., MD. MSPH. (November 2013). The UAB-CDC project: Health disparities research in glaucoma. Alabama Vision Summit, Birmingham, Alabama, .5 hours

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Crawford Downs, J., PhD, Curcio, C., PhD & Pittler, S., PhD. (November 2013). Research acceleration: Where discoveries and treatments are heading. Alabama Vision Summit, Birmingham, Alabama, .75 hours Jorkasky, J., MBA. (November 2013). The future of research funding and implications for Alabama. Alabama Vision Summit, Birmingham, Alabama, .5 hours Crews, J., DPA. (November 2013). Vision impairment and multiple chronic conditions. Alabama Vision Summit, Birmingham, Alabama, .5 hours Fontenot, J., MD, & DeCarlo, D., OD. (November 2013). Trends in low vision. Alabama Vision Summit, Birmingham, Alabama, .7 hours Todd, J., JD. (November 2013). Strength in partnerships: State vision collaboratives. Alabama Vision Summit, Birmingham, Alabama, .5 hours Yoder, S. A., JD, Girkin, C, MD, Todd, J., JD, & Crews, J., DPA. (November 2013). Panel: Advancing the effectiveness in Alabama: What are the next step? Alabama Vision Summit, Birmingham, Alabama, .75 hours

Hyvärinen, L., MD, PhD. (September, 2013). Profile of visual functioning for

educational assessment. Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1.5 hours

Southall, K., PhD. (September, 2013). How stigmatization may influence help-seeking among older adults with multiple age-related health conditions: A scoping review. Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 20 minutes Kendrick, K., OTR/L, & Fletcher, D., MD. (September, 2013). Frequency of falls and use of physical therapy in low vision rehabilitation, Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 20 minutes Johnson, A., PhD. (September, 2013). Assessing hearing-assistive technology through the eyes of a low-vision client, Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 20 minutes Wittich, W., PhD. (September, 2013). Rehabilitation and research priorities in combined vision and hearing loss for the next 10 years, Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 20 minutes Geruschat, D., PhD, Dagneile, G., PhD, & Tanna, N., OTR. (September, 2013). Functional assessment and rehabilitation with prosthetic vision, Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 hours Faubert, J., PhD. (September, 2013). Dynamic scene processing and driving skills in older drivers with road accidents, Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 20 minutes

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Wood, J., PhD. (September, 2013). Visual impairment and driving, Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 20 minutes Bowers, A., PhD. (September, 2013). The effects of age and vision impairment on scanning and detection at intersections, Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 20 minutes Levasseaur, M., PhD. (September, 2013). Awareness intervention for safe and responsible automobile driving (OSCAR) in older drivers: Importance of vision and other capacities, Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 20 minutes Jackson, M. L., MD, Place, E., MS, & Mogk, L., MD. (September, 2013). Genetics and inherited ocular disease, Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1 hour Valenti, D. A., OD. (September, 2013). Alzheimer’s disease: Functional and structural considerations in the visual system, Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1 hour Juricic, A., OD. (September, 2013). There’s an app for that…one year later: What’s new in 2013, Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 hours Bayerl, D., MS. (September, 2013). Starting a private practice in occupational therapy: Bringing low vision rehabilitation therapy to your community, Envision Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 hours

Deacy, R., MS, & Elgin, J., MS. (July, 2013). Training the bioptic driver: From the

clinic to the road. UAB Low Vision Graduate Certificate Program Practice Update Conference, Birmingham, Alabama, 1 hour Liu, L., PhD. (July, 2013). Eye movement patterns in reading and scanning the environment in persons with hemianopsia: New research findings an implications for evaluation and intervention. UAB Low Vision Graduate Certificate Program Practice Update Conference, Birmingham, Alabama, 1 hour Warren, M., PhD. (July, 2013). Incorporating self-management into evaluation and intervention. UAB Low Vision Graduate Certificate Program Practice Update Conference, Birmingham, Alabama, 1 hour

Doyle, J., MD. (July, 2013). Visual impairment from brain injury and disease: A

neuro-ophthalmologist’s perspective. UAB Low Vision Graduate Certificate Program Practice Update Conference, Birmingham, Alabama, 1 hour

Ried, B., MSN. (June, 2013). The medical implications associated with diabetic retinopathy. Southeastern Blind Rehabilitation Center (VA) Annual Medical Conference, Birmingham, Alabama, 1 hour Martinez, B., OD, & Keith, T., OD. (June, 2013). Vision research associated with

diabetic retinopathy. Southeastern Blind Rehabilitation Center (VA) Annual Medical Conference, Birmingham, Alabama, 1 hour

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Jones, J., & Chechitelli, A. (May, 2013). Roadmap and what’s new: Blackboard learn and blackboard collaborate. BamaBUG Spring Academic Technology Conference, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1 hour Albertson, D. (May, 2013). Blackboard collaborate best practices for online degree programs. BamaBUG Spring Academic Technology Conference, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, I hour

Faulkner, L. University of Tennessee Health Science Center (April, 2013). Balance activity choices to reduce falls: An elder focus. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Diego, California, Poster Horowitz, B., PhD, & Nochajski, S., PhD. (April, 2013). Community-based strategies to support aging in place and home safety. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Diego, California, Poster Berger, S., PhD. (April, 2013). Boston University’s interdisciplinary stroke boot camp. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Diego, California, Poster Finch, D., OTD, & Jacobs, K., EdD. (April, 2013). Online education: Best practices to promote learning. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Diego, California, Poster Warren, M., PhD. (September, 2012). Excellence in education. Envision Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, 1.5 hours Juricic, A., OD. (September, 2012). The world of apps….There is an app for that! Envision Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, 1 hour Reuschel, W., Schuchard, R., PhD, & Uslan, M. (September, 2012). Low vision accessibility of small visual displays. Envision Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, 1 hour Colenbrander, A., MD. (September, 2012). Accessing vision and vision loss- low tech to high tech. Envision Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, 1 hour Dreer, L., PhD. (September, 2012). Outcomes and difficulties and needs. Envision Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, 1 hour Wilkinson, M., OD. (September, 2012). Driving with a visual impairment: Is that a contradiction? Envision Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, 1 hour Massof, R., PhD. (September, 2012). Building design, environmental lighting and optics. Envision Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, 2 hours Fletcher, D., MD. (September, 2012). Research reading tests for vision rehabilitation. Envision Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, 2 hours Rimmer, J., PhD. (October, 2012). Adapted physical activity at the intersection of a global health promotion agenda to meet the needs of an underserved and

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marginalized population of people with disabilities. North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (NAFAPA) Annual Conference, Homewood Alabama, 1.25 hours Leo, J. (October, 2012). Experiences of disability simulations in post-secondary course. North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (NAFAPA) Annual Conference, Homewood Alabama, 1 hour Edwards, C. (October, 2012). A phenomenological exploration of women’s experiences of walking with a cane. North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (NAFAPA) Annual Conference, Homewood Alabama, 20 minutes Driver, S. (October, 2012). Piloting a physical activity centered (PACE) program for adults with a brain injury. North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (NAFAPA) Annual Conference, Homewood Alabama, 20 minutes Tolfrey-Goosey, V., PhD. (October, 2012). The journey to London and beyond: Research strategies and future priorities. North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (NAFAPA) Annual Conference, Homewood Alabama, 50 minutes Gee, B., OTD. OTR/L, BCP. (April, 2012). Integrating web 2.0 technologies and Bloom’s affective domain to facilitate attitudinal opportunities of occupational therapy students related to occupation. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, Poster Crabtree, J., OTD. FAOTA, & Mushi-Brunt, C., PhD. (April, 2012). You must get out of the car sometime: Community mobility beyond driving- opportunities for innovation and best practice in all practice settings. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1.5 hours Clark, F., PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Stoffel, G., PhD, OT, BCMH, FAOTA, & Somers, F. (April, 2012). Centennial vision progress and issues facing the profession. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1 hour Blackboard faculty. (January, 2012). Blackboard exemplary course (content specific to design and implementation in distant learning), UAB, Birmingham, Alabama, 4 hours Warren, M., MS, OTR/L, SCLV, FAOTA. (September, 2010). New research findings on neglect: Implications to practice. Envision Conference, San Antonio, Texas, I hour DeCarlo, D., OD. (September, 2010). Fitting bioptic telescopes for driving. Envision Conference, San Antonio, Texas, I hour Jackson, M. L., MD, & Schoessow, K., OTD. OTR/L (September 2010). Lessons from the SLO for people who don’t have an SLO. Envision Conference, San Antonio, Texas, I hour

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Schuchard, R., PhD, Fletcher, D., MD, & Schoessow, K., OTD, OTR/L. (September, 2010). Macular perimetry and application for vision rehabilitation. Envision Conference, San Antonio, Texas, I hour Hassan, S., PhD, BAppSRc. (September, 2010). Mobility and safety. Envision Conference, San Antonio, Texas, 2 hours Fletcher, D., MD. (September, 2010). Reading panel. Envision Conference, San Antonio, Texas, 2 hours Crossland, M., OD, PhD. (September, 2010). Preferred retinal locus. Envision Conference, San Antonio, Texas, 2 hours Deacy, R., OTR/L. (September, 2010). The occupational therapist’s role in diabetes self-management in low vision rehabilitation. Envision Conference, San Antonio, Texas, I hour Stevens, L., OTR/L. (September, 2010). Working with persons with newly acquired monocular vision in occupational therapy. Envision Conference, San Antonio, Texas, I hour UAB Center for Aging Faculty. (February, 2010). Selected topics on aging-dementia, medication management, care management, health literacy, Birmingham, Alabama, 3.75 CEUs UAB Center for Aging Faculty. (2009-2010). Faculty Scholars Program. Selected topics on aging including health literacy, cultural issues in the care of patients with advanced illness, innovative technologies tools/resources to enhance teaching, advanced care and coordination and frailty, medication management, principles of adult learning and ways to use interactive computer assisted learning, advanced illness and symptom management, Birmingham, Alabama, 20 hours classroom, 16 hours online Goodwin, L., OTR/L, GC-C. (April, 2010). Problem solving training to promote participation for the older adult with low vision. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida, 1.5 hours Waugh, J., PhD. (2005). Excel Teaching Enrichment Program, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Health Professions, Birmingham, Alabama, 20 hours