Orientation and Mobility and Independent Living Skills
Course #: VISN 612
Description:
This course examines the functional implications of vision loss on primary activities of daily living, with emphasis in basic methodologies of Orientation and Mobility and Rehabilitation Teaching. Exploration of life skills essential to independence will be addressed, with attention to a diverse population of children with a variety of visual capabilities. Weekly lecture content will be enhanced by functional lab activities designed to give students the opportunity to experience and critically assess the effectiveness of current methodology.
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite = Matriculated student in Vision Studies masters or certificate program