Established in January 2000, the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) is a private, non-profit 501 (c) (6) organization. It is an independent and autonomous legal certification body governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. ACVREP’s mission is to offer professional certification for vision rehabilitation and education professionals in order to improve service delivery to persons with vision impairments. It is committed to quality certification programs that meet rigorous recognized standards. Programs are designed to offer certificants the means to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and professionalism. ACVREP offers certification in three disciplines: Orientation & Mobility, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (formerly Rehabilitation Teaching), and Low Vision Therapy.

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ACVREP is a member of the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA) and strives to conduct its certification programs according to standards established by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
This is achieved by:

• Identifying the standards common to employees in the vision rehabilitation and education professions, including the body of knowledge and work experience required by the professions;
• Identifying the standards across specialized areas of the vision rehabilitation and education professions;
• Supporting employees and employers in using and applying the skill standards for personnel development;
• Creating a forum for key stakeholders in the vision rehabilitation and education profession, including employers, related health professionals, education professionals, and government groups;
• Identifying relevant materials and resources to assist in teaching the vision rehabilitation and education standards;
• Devising and administering written examinations according to standards developed by the corporation;
• Granting recognition upon the successful application and completion of the certification examination, and maintaining a listing of those persons granted such recognition;
• Monitoring and taking action to revoke, suspend or continue certification based on adherence to the standards by certificates;
• Establishing programs that promote and support the reliance on the corporation's credentials by the general public and by regulatory bodies.