Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Core
Provide assessment, training, intervention, and service coordination to assist blind or low-vision clients in achieving equity and access within their communities.
Role type
Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Builds
Mobility programs and safe travel strategies for clients of all ages
Domain
Healthcare / Disability Services / Accessibility
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Orientation & Mobility assessment, mobility aid prescription, low vision aid monitoring, training and intervention strategies, client support across age groups
Preferred skills
Experience with children, adults, and older adults
Responsibilities
Assess clients' ability to travel safely and confidently within their desired community areas; Advise on and prescribe a range of mobility aids; Monitor and advise on the use of low vision aids as applicable to a mobility program
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on specialist