Expertise

Research Interests:

Dr. Deacy is currently completing conducting research in the area of low vision rehabilitation, including examining effects of vision changes associated with glaucoma on reading and occupational performance in older adults; older adult participation in leisure and social activity; older adult participation in IADLs; and OT practitioners’ perceptions on telehealth delivery model for low vision intervention.

Communities
Occupational Therapy
Degrees
PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Vision Science, 2020
MSc, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Occupational Therapy, 2004
BS, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Respiratory Therapy, 2002