Orientation and Mobility describes an individual’s ability to understand their current location, their chosen destination, and how they will get to that destination. For the student with a visual impairment or blindness who cannot acquire these skills incidentally through observation of peers and adults, these skills must be learned through direct, purposeful and sequential instruction. For school aged children the Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) provides this consistent instruction in the school, home and community settings as appropriate to the student’s age, development and need.
VISION SERVICES
Serving students ages 3-22 who require specialized instruction and support with a variety of visual impairments.
A certified teacher of students with visual impairment (TVI) provides direct and consultation Vision Services to support the unique needs of students with visual impairments.
Direct services are delivered during the school day to help the student build the skills they need for access, participation, and independence.
Consultation Services provide support to educational teams, schools and families and may include sharing observations, strategies, and tools that can help the student participate more fully in school routines and academic learning.
Assessments/Evaluations
- Functional Vision Assessment
- Learning Media Assessment
- Services are provided at Henry Owens School, neighborhood public schools and various out-of district placements.