Orientation & Mobility
Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialists provide direct or consultative services to students with visual impairments in the following areas: instruction in safe, effective travel and mobility skills at an age and cognitively appropriate level, instruction in independent travel in schools, community and residential environments and assist in building student confidence and independence when traveling.
Orientation & Mobility Program services include:
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Individual or group sessions, pull-out and/or in classroom setting
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Observation of student in various school settings
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Data collection - progress monitoring
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Consultation with staff on accommodation, learning strategies, and IEP goals
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Student case management: participation in student evaluation and IEP process
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Staff training/workshops on orientation & mobility and how it impacts learning
The Orientation & Mobility Team includes:
- Orientation & Mobility teachers
- Administrator: Pam Evans, Sector Supervisor, pevans@sedol.us