How do you become an "Orientation Specialist" to treat vision impairments?
Answer
The Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) certifies orientation and mobility specialists. Interested individuals can begin at this website: https://www.acvrep.org/certifications/coms to gather information on training and certification. This site opens to details on the scope of O&M practice.
In the left margin is access to the webpage: Orientation and Mobility Specialist Eligibility Criteria. Most OTs will fall into category 2, and should scroll down to see that. There is additional information on the application process, the certification exam, and associated fees.
Al Copolillo, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA
Dr. Al Copolillo is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University. His research has explored how older adults with acquired vision impairments make decisions to use assistive technologies and the barriers and challenges they overcome to adjust to vision loss. Dr. Copolillo’s current interest includes use of assistive technologies for people with neurogenic vision impairment, and use of self-management interventions for people with low vision.
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