BVI 626 - METHODS IN ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY

College of Education

Credits: 3

The course will address a variety of topics, strategies, and approaches related to Orientation and Mobility instruction for individuals with visual impairments. Content will focus on adult rehabilitation, low vision, and low vision devices, mobility systems, echolocation, and Flash Sonar. The course content will also include instructional approaches used to assessing environments, teach complex travel environments and intersections, adapt for adverse weather conditions, and use various transportation systems.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Orientation and Mobility program and instructor permission.
Approved for Distance Learning.