UMass Boston

Assistive Technology for People with Visual Impairments Practicum

Course #: VISN 669, Class #: 7561, Section #: 01

Description

The assistive Technology for People with Visual Impairments Practicum consists of a supervised practicum for pre-service professionals within the Assistive Technology Program working with students who are visually impaired, ranging from school aged students to adult vocational and geriatric populations. Pre-registration for the Assistive Technology for People with Visual Impairments Practicum is required on semester prior to enrollment, along with documentation of completion of all required courses and successful completion of a minimum of 25 integrated field hours for assistive technology experiences. The practicum site must be approved by the Program Coordinator. In addition to the field-based experience, students are expected to obtain a passing score on the national professional certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist for People with Visual Impairments (CATIS examination through the Academy for Certification for Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professional (ACVREP)