Orientation and Mobility Praxis Lab
Course #: VISN 628
Description:
In this lab, students will learn techniques and training approaches that will enable them to teach people who are blind and visually impaired to travel safely and efficiently. Through use of blindfold and low vision simulators, students will have the opportunity to learn, experience, and teach orientation and mobility skills and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on knowledge of skills and techniques, ability to communicate while teaching, ability to safely and effectively monitor others whole teaching and class participation.
Notes:
This required course is to be taken concurrently or before VISN 620 Methods of Orientation and Mobility.
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite = Matriculated student in Vision Studies masters or certificate program