How do they match: Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

  • Rehabilitation Teacher
  • Students with Visual Impairments Teacher
  • Visually Impaired Teacher

  • Teach cane skills, including cane use with a guide, diagonal techniques, and two-point touches.
  • Teach clients to travel independently, using a variety of actual or simulated travel situations or exercises.
  • Teach independent living skills or techniques, such as adaptive eating, medication management, diabetes management, and personal management.
  • Teach self-advocacy skills to clients.
  • Identify visual impairments related to basic life skills in areas such as self care, literacy, communication, health management, home management, and meal preparation.
  • Participate in professional development activities, such as reading literature, continuing education, attending conferences, and collaborating with colleagues.
  • Provide consultation, support, or education to groups such as parents and teachers.
  • Refer clients to services, such as eye care, health care, rehabilitation, and counseling, to enhance visual and life functioning or when condition exceeds scope of practice.

  • Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.
  • Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.