Orientation & Mobility
Students with visual impairments can receive help from a specialized expert to equip them with the skills and confidence to move throughout their world. Our experts will be helpful advocates for visually-impaired students and will support their growth in and out of the classroom.
Benefits
Students receive 1:1 individualized instruction from a licensed O&M specialist who teaches orientation strategies for increased mobility.
- Promotes an inclusive educational environment where all students can thrive.
- Delivers instructional coaching to support the effective implementation of AAC strategies.
- Customizes services to meet the unique needs of each district and student population.
- Improves accessibility to educational content and activities for all students.
- Provides ongoing support and maintenance for all implemented solutions.
Goals
- Increasing O&M skills improves an individual student’s ability to travel around independently, safely, efficiently, and gracefully
- Providing the same access to O&M students on school environments the same as their peers when their residual vision is insufficient
- Educate staff on needs - it’s not a stick, it’s a white cane
Who might benefit from participating?
Students, Families, O&M/Physical/Occupational Therapists, Administrators, Principals
Outcomes/Deliverables
CESA 6 O&M Specialists provide:
- Instruction in school and the surrounding community environments
- Familiarity with optometrists and ophthalmologists across the state
- Connections with adult services to make smoother, more beneficial transitions to life after high school
- Collaboration with other therapists and staff within the districts
- Family education and collaboration to build the best possible support system for the individual student
- Scheduling flexibility
- Evaluation of student skills
- Effective goal setting and implementation
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