Accessibility Consultation and Training for Homes / Jobsites, Health/Wellness and Special Education
Training and services in home modifications, assistive technology, accessible design and build guidelines and ideas, and special education consultation and training programs. Teaming building with design/build professionals for clients of all ages and disabling conditions, and special education services and professional trainings. Also addressing the needs of clients with traumatic brain injury, parkinson's disease, alzheimer's, MS, spinal cord injury, autism, cerebral palsy, and more. Call or email for FREE 15 phone consultation.
Keywords: home modifications, accessibility, accessible design, assistive technology, ADA, 504, Fair Housing, home safety, spinal cord injury, muscular sclerosis, parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, autism, developmental disabilities, aging, blindness, visual impairments, visual perception, learning disabilities,dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, attention deficit disorder, chronic migraines and headaches, light sensitivity, Irlen Syndrome, Brain Gym, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Educational Psychology, Building Constractors, Architects, Interior Designers, Disability Advocates, Special Education teachers, reading tutors, math tutors, Tutors
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Irlen Visual Learning Center of Maryland has been in existence since November of 2008 and Abilities Occupational Therapy Services and Seminars, Inc., also known as AOTSS, has been doing business nationally since 1998.
What is your primary product or service?
Abilities Occupational Therapy Services and Seminars, Inc. (www.AOTSS.com) provides accessibility and home modifications consulting for businesses, communities, and clients living in their homes. We work with design/build teams to implement to most cost effective and appropriate technologies and modifications to maximize safety, independence and caregiving. Our ergonomic assessment help clients return to work with less pain and prevent injury for health and wellness. Our individual and group sessions provide stress management, goal setting, communication, and learning strategies to overcome challenges and live with positive energy and healthy relationships. Our CE professional trainings for therapists, educators, home school parents, and design/build professionals are conducted onsite and via the internet, and can be constructed to provide a unique training designed for your group or company's needs.
Irlen Visual Learning Center of Maryland provides Irlen Screenings and Diagnostic Testing for color overlays and spectral filters to decrease stress and improve functioning in such areas as reading, writing, math, computer work, coordination and visual perceptual skills. We address problems experienced by children and adults with light sensitivity, migraines/headaches, ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, autism, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and stress/anxieties. IrlenVLCMD and AOTSS provide consultation and trainnig programs for professionals and consumers on independent living, sensory processing disorders, Brain Gym, Irlen Method, special education and accessibility and home modifications.
AOTSS provides specialized assessments for home & environmental modifications, jobsite accommodations, Aging in Place, ADA/Fair Housing/504 Compliance, consultation to design/build professionals, caregiver support, independent living services, case management, occupational therapy, assistive technology,
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Our staff consists of design/build professionals, medical professionals and educators. Innovation in helping clients achieve health and wellness is our focus. We provide extensive resources on both of our websites free of charge, support for special education and inclusion programming, and training programs to empower clients and professionals to maximize resources and effectiveness of daily living skills. We are national leaders and have published numerous articles on the services we provide.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We bring together a variety of resources and interventions to meet the individual needs of consumers and collective needs of organizations who support independent living, community integration, and the health and wellness of our clients. Our interventions are researched based and uniquely tailored to individual needs. Our expertise in the following areas is nationally recognized for "Best Practice": accessibility consultation, home modifications, assistive technology, special education, injury prevention, sensory processing disorders, and helping employers meet legislative compliance for ADA.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Our primary location is Pikesville Plaza in Baltimore, MD serving clients from Maryland, Delaware, DC, Virginia, West VA, and Pennsylvania and clinic locations at the Amen Clinic of DC in Reston, Va, Richmond, VA, Elizabeth, NJ, and Omaha, NE. We also provide remote consultations, therapy services, and training seminars on-site, via phone or internet, nationally and internationally.
Provide detailed directions to your location
See our website www.IrlenVLCMC.com for map and map quest
What type of payments do you accept?
Credit cards, cash , or check. Many of our services are insurance reimbursable and a receipt with treatment codes will be provided upon request.
Which areas do you service?
Baltimore, Maryland State, Virginia, West Virginia, DC, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Nebraska
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Shoshana Shamberg, OTR/L, MS, FAOTA, President and Clinical Director. We also have a national network of trained consultants that can be contracted to provide services.
What are your hours of operation?
Sunday through Friday. By appointment only.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
You have enabled me to learn, work, and live with greater ease, enjoyment, skill, less pain, and with greater levels of empowerment and independence. See our many testimonials on Angie's list, Linked In, and our websites.
Your trainings have enabled me to grow and develop my skills and business with so much valuable knowledge and resources, as well as, a support group of professionals networked through AOTSS trainees and mentors.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
You can open the door to learning, but a person has to be able to go inside themselves.
Be the change you wish to see in the world. Do not wait for others to make it happen for you. .