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hhhh. Lynne Dellinger, M.Ed., TVI, COMS April 7, 2012. Four university accredited programs. College of Education and Rehabilitation Pennsylvania College of Optometry George S Osborne College of Audiology College of Health Sciences.

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  1. hhhh Lynne Dellinger, M.Ed., TVI, COMS April 7, 2012

  2. Four university accredited programs • College of Education and Rehabilitation • Pennsylvania College of Optometry • George S Osborne College of Audiology • College of Health Sciences

  3. CER: Academic programs in four specialties of blindness and low vision education and rehabilitation • Orientation and Mobility (O&M) • Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) • Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) • Low Vision Rehabilitation (LVR)

  4. Commonalities to all 4 programs • Graduate Master’s degrees and certificates • Primarily online, distance education • Summer, on-campus learning • Full and part-time instruction • Academic advisors • Full to partial tuition scholarships for qualifying U.S. citizens through state and federal grants

  5. Orientation and Mobility

  6. Orientation and Mobility • Prepares professionals to teach persons who are blind or visually impaired skills for navigating in all environments.

  7. O&M Receives coursework in: Techniques O&M for individuals with low vision Assessment Fieldwork and Internship Works with students of all ages, 1-1 instruction. Can work in schools, rehabilitation facilities, independent contracting.

  8. Teacher of Children with Visual and Multiple Impairments

  9. TVI • Prepares teachers in the instruction of children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities. • Receive coursework in: Braille Instruction Assessment Assistive Technology Expanded Core Curriculum Teaching individuals with low vision Fieldwork and Internship Can work in specialized schools or as itinerant teachers in the public schools

  10. Vision Rehabilitation Therapy

  11. VRT • Prepares professionals to provide comprehensive vision rehabilitation to adults who are blind or visually impaired.

  12. VRT • Can work with children and adults as well as geriatrics • Generally works in rehabilitation center, client’s home, or schools. • Teaches 1-1. • Coursework includes: • Braille • Independent Living skills • Assistive Technology • Instruction of person with low vision • Fieldwork and Internship

  13. Low Vision Rehabilitation

  14. LVRT • Prepares professionals in rehabilitation, eye care, education and related fields to work effectively with persons who have low vision.

  15. LVRT • Works 1-1 with individuals of ages who have low vision. • Works in specialized eye clinic with eye doctor, and social worker. • Courses include: • Low Vision Assessment and Intervention • Low Vision Technology and Practice • Managing and funding Low Vision Services • Fieldwork, Internship and Independent Study

  16. Questions? Where is Salus? Suburban Philadelphia After graduation, are jobs available? Due to the retirement of many professionals, the demand far exceeds the supply, especially in underserved communities and rural area. How do I apply? download an application at www.salus.edu/cer

  17. For more information, contact Lynne Dellingerldellinger@salus.edu

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