O&M Certification Domain 1 Module: Professional Information questions with correct answers

VA Blind Centers Correct Answer-Center-based rehab training (out-patient and home follow-up available as well). Veterans receive training in orientation and mobility, vision skills, assistive technology skills, daily living skills, recreation and leisure skills, and manual skills. Private agencies for the blind and visually impaired Correct Answer-These agencies provide center and itinerate based services for people (all ages) who are visually impaired (e.g. FBC). State schools for the blind and visually impaired Correct Answer-(State operated) These schools are operated by the state (sometimes are private), which educate students using a standard core curriculum outline, emphasizing vision specific goals and objectives. These programs are provide a day placement, residential placement, or on an outreach basis through local education agencies. An increase in attendance of students with multiple disabilities has been seen across the nation - O&Mers are being trained on how to deal with the multiple disability aspect of these students. Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Correct Answer-New techniques, materials, equipment, transportation, and scholarship information. Adult age clients who will need help making sure they have the mobility skills to travel to and from their job site. Department of Education Correct Answer-Itinerant staff and/or resource room teachers are hired within the districts to service those students PK-12 who have visual impairments. Also have standardized assessments, accommodations, and certification for professionals. Each state will have their own requirements on O&M rules and guidelines