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
  • O and M Instructor
  • O and M Specialist
  • Orientation and Mobility Instructor
  • Orientation and Mobility Specialist

  • 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.
  • Train clients to use adaptive equipment, such as large print, reading stands, lamps, writing implements, software, and electronic devices.

  • Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.
  • Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.