How do they match: Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

  • Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

  • Blind O and M Therapist
  • Blind Orientation and Mobility Therapist
  • Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
  • Mobility Professional
  • O and M Instructor
  • O and M Specialist
  • Orientation and Mobility Instructor
  • Orientation and Mobility Specialist

  • Participate in professional development activities, such as reading literature, continuing education, attending conferences, and collaborating with colleagues.
  • Refer clients to services, such as eye care, health care, rehabilitation, and counseling, to enhance visual and life functioning or when condition exceeds scope of practice.
  • Teach cane skills, including cane use with a guide, diagonal techniques, and two-point touches.
  • Teach independent living skills or techniques, such as adaptive eating, medication management, diabetes management, and personal management.

  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.