Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Core
Provides individualized assessment and instruction in orientation and mobility techniques to support independent living, community participation, and employment goals for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind.
Role type
Orientation and Mobility Specialist (Vision Rehabilitation)
Builds
Independent travel skills and safe navigation strategies for visually impaired consumers
Domain
Human Services / Vision Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Orientation and mobility assessment, individualized training plan development, one-on-one instruction in travel techniques, route planning and street crossing training, use of mobility equipment (long canes, low-vision devices, electronic travel aids), coordination of referrals
Preferred skills
Experience applying orientation and mobility theories across multiple age groups, proficiency adapting training approaches for diverse needs, background evaluating consumer needs and recommending travel aids, skilled in using mobility equipment in various settings
Technologies
Long canes, low-vision devices, electronic travel aids
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive orientation and mobility assessments, develop individualized training plans, provide one-on-one instruction in sensory and travel techniques, teach route planning and public transportation use, evaluate consumer progress and goals, coordinate referrals to specialists, deliver services in diverse indoor and outdoor environments
Seniority
Mid-level professional