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This two-day course meets the high standards set by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP). Orientation & Mobility specialists who attend Guide Dogs for the Blind s O&M Seminar are eligible to receive 13 CE hours. Our program is designed to offer participants the means to demonstrate professional knowledge and skills that promote the provision of quality service and ethical practice.The seminar is open to university trained O&M specialists with over 12 months experience working with adults. If you do not work with adults but are still interested in attending, your registration will be considered if there are still spaces available. Completion of our Orientation & Mobility Seminar will allow you to: Educate clients who express an interest in working with a guide dog to the guide dog lifestyle, and in particular, the GDB class training program. Prepare clients in the transition from cane to dog. Assist clients in qualifying for the GDB program. Assist clients in completing the GDB application process. Assess clients' travel skills and other requirements for qualification for admission to GDB's program. Provide orientation assistance to active GDB alumni in the field. Our Orientation & Mobility seminar is FREE to attend! We do request however, that participants travel and lodging costs be met by the O&M specialist or their agency. Guide Dogs will provide a light breakfast and lunch to participants both days at no cost. |
