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

  • Develop rehabilitation or instructional plans collaboratively with clients, based on results of assessments, needs, and goals.
  • Administer tests and interpret test results to develop rehabilitation plans for clients.
  • Design instructional programs to improve communication, using devices such as slates and styluses, braillers, keyboards, adaptive handwriting devices, talking book machines, digital books, and optical character readers (OCRs).
  • Participate in professional development activities, such as reading literature, continuing education, attending conferences, and collaborating with colleagues.
  • Train clients to use adaptive equipment, such as large print, reading stands, lamps, writing implements, software, and electronic devices.

  • Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.