O&M in secondary school
This webinar explains how O&M skills and techniques are expanded into more complex environments for secondary school age students and young adults.
Details
Course Information
Ideally, students should be independent travellers around the school environment once they received orientation.
Much of their O&M instruction will take place in the community with a focus on further developing independence skills in complex environments – these skills must be taught by an O&M specialist.
This webinar explains how O&M skills and techniques are expanded into more complex environments for secondary school age students and young adults.
Duration of this webinar: 21 minutes
Once you have completed this webinar please email Carla for your Certificate of Completion: carla.silveira@ridbc.org.au
Presenter
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Dr Bronwen Scott
Bronwen has worked as an Orientation & Mobility (O&M) specialist for 30 years. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Psychology, Graduate Diploma of Orientation and Mobility, Master of Education (Special Education), and a Doctor of Education. Her doctoral thesis explores the introduction of O&M skills within the early childhood context. Bronwen has worked for a range of blindness agencies in Western Australia, NSW, Victoria and the UK, as well as 6 years working as a Visiting Teacher/O&M specialist for the Vision Education Service in the Department of Education Western Australia. She is currently based in Melbourne and is passionate about the role of O&M in developing the potential of individuals who are blind or have low vision.
Location
Venue: Online
Description:
These are accessible and convenient to be viewed at any time. These sessions are presented by local staff at RIDBC, as well as national and international experts. If a course or webinar is accredited through either The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), formerly known as BOSTES, AG Bell or Audiology Australia, it will be indicated within the description of the webinar. If you are unsure and would like further information regarding accreditation, please contact Carla Silveira, Events and Administration Coordinator (carla.silveira@ridbc.org.au).
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