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Exploring the Services Available: Reaching Out to the VA
Exploring the Services Available: Reaching Out to the VA
Exploring the Services Available: Reaching Out to the VA
Friday 12th July 2024
Heather Solberg discusses VA services for veterans with vision loss, focusing on mental health, peer support, and comprehensive care.
36 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Self-acceptance and encouragement are vital in adjusting to vision loss.
- The VA offers a comprehensive low vision programme including goal-setting and resources.
- Peer support and mentorship help reduce feelings of isolation among veterans.
- Encouraging veterans to join the programme can be challenging but rewarding.
- Case managers play a crucial role in ensuring veterans receive holistic care.
"I've had veterans tell me some days I feel like I can tackle the world, and other days I go back down to grieving."
In this episode of Blindsight, host Bill Lundgrin chats with Heather Solberg from the VA about the crucial services available to veterans dealing with vision loss. Heather emphasises the importance of self-acceptance and encouragement, highlighting the mental health struggles and phases of grief that many veterans experience. She discusses the comprehensive approach of the VA's low vision programme, which includes goal-setting, evaluations, and access to various resources and devices.
Peer support and mentorship play a key role in helping veterans feel less isolated, and Heather shares how the VA facilitates these connections. The conversation also touches on the challenges of convincing veterans to join the programme and the benefits of having a support system in place. Heather's passion for her work and dedication to veterans shines through, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the support available for veterans with vision loss.
Whether you're a veteran yourself or know someone who could benefit from these services, this episode provides valuable insights and encouragement to reach out and explore the resources offered by the VA.