Occupational therapist with low vision helps her peers find independence

OHSU’s Kathryn Marxen-Simonson teaches use of tech, tools to improve quality of life

By Franny White August 19, 2019 Portland, Oregon

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Casey Eye's Evelyn L. Jones Low-Vision Rehabilitation Center

Occupational therapist Kathryn Marxen-Simonson (left) works with client Beverly Vogt, July 10, 2019, teaching her to utilize low-vision tools. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Casey Eye's Evelyn L. Jones Low-Vision Rehabilitation Center

Beverly Vogt learns to utilize low-vision tools at the Evelyn L. Jones Low-Vision Rehabilitation Center, July 10, 2019. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Casey Eye's Evelyn L. Jones Low-Vision Rehabilitation Center

Occupational therapist Kathryn Marxen-Simonson (left) works with client Beverly Vogt, July 10, 2019, teaching her to utilize low-vision tools. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Casey Eye's Evelyn L. Jones Low-Vision Rehabilitation Center

Occupational therapist Kathryn Marxen-Simonson (left) works with client Beverly Vogt, July 10, 2019, teaching her to utilize low-vision tools. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Casey Eye's Evelyn L. Jones Low-Vision Rehabilitation Center

Beverly Vogt learns to utilize low-vision tools at the Evelyn L. Jones Low-Vision Rehabilitation Center, July 10, 2019. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Casey Eye's Evelyn L. Jones Low-Vision Rehabilitation Center

Occupational therapist Kathryn Marxen-Simonson (left) works with client Beverly Vogt, July 10, 2019, teaching her to utilize low-vision tools. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Kathryn Marxen-Simonson

Occupational therapist Kathryn Marxen-Simonson and her horse Acapella Rain, from the Arabian Region IV Sport Horse Championships in July 2019, competing in a 2’ jumping course. (Photo courtesy Debra J Smith)

Kathryn Marxen-Simonson

Occupational therapist Kathryn Marxen-Simonson and her horse Acapella Rain, from the Arabian Region IV Sport Horse Championships in July 2019, where they were named Region IV Reserve Champion Training Level Dressage in both open and amateur. (Photo courtesy Debra J Smith)