How do they match: Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

  • Identify visual impairments related to basic life skills in areas such as self care, literacy, communication, health management, home management, and meal preparation.
  • Teach independent living skills or techniques, such as adaptive eating, medication management, diabetes management, and personal management.
  • Train clients to use adaptive equipment, such as large print, reading stands, lamps, writing implements, software, and electronic devices.

  • Prepare healthcare training materials.
  • Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
  • Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
  • Diagnose medical conditions.
  • Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.
  • Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
  • Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.