Coms assessment Part 1 Flashcards
(39 cards)
What is the role of VA Blind Centers?
Offer services to veterans with vision disabilities, including center-based rehab training and outpatient services
Federally funded programs that provide both intensive rehabilitation training and home area follow-up.
What types of services do private agencies for the blind and visually impaired provide?
Center and community-based mobility services for a range of ages, from infants to the elderly
These services can be itinerant and are designed to support individuals with vision impairments.
What is the purpose of State Rehab Agencies for the blind and visually impaired?
Provide services based in rehab centers or communities for adults and some high school students
These agencies are addressing the increasing number of adults with age-related visual losses.
What services do State Schools for students who are blind or visually impaired offer?
Regular curricula and blindness-specific instruction, including tech training and professional development
Services can be provided on a day, residential, or outreach basis.
What is the role of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation?
Helps disabled individuals prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment
This office is crucial for supporting individuals with disabilities in the workforce.
What organization is dedicated to the certification of vision rehabilitation professionals?
ACVREP - Academy for the Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals
It facilitates the certification of O&M specialists and maintains professional standards.
What does AER stand for and its purpose?
Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired; promotes professional excellence in education and rehabilitation
It provides continuing education, advocacy, and publishes the AER Report.
What resources does the American Foundation for the Blind provide?
Web-based resources, professional development, training programs, and advocacy for visually impaired persons
It also maintains a directory of services and publishes various materials related to visual impairment.
What is the mission of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)?
Improve public policy affecting children with disabilities and advocate for their needs
CEC works on a range of policy issues and develops appropriate responses to these issues.
What is the focus of the International Mobility Conference?
Enhance expertise of mobility instructors through international exchange of ideas
The conference is held every two years to promote mobility services.
What type of information does the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness (JVIB) provide?
Research and articles on relevant topics in blindness and visual impairments
It serves as a resource for continuing education in the field.
What are regional O&M professional associations designed for?
To exchange ideas and share information among O&M professionals
Examples include NCOMA, COMA, NOMA, SOMA, and SWOMA.
What is the mission of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB)?
Advocate for the independence of blind individuals and educate the sighted public
NFB monitors legislation and promotes needed services for the blind community.
What services does the American Council of the Blind (ACB) provide?
Information and referral, legal assistance, scholarships, and advocacy support for blind individuals
It serves as a national clearinghouse for information related to blindness.
What is the purpose of the National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI)?
Support and advocate for parents of children with visual impairments
NAPVI assists in connecting families to resources and support.
What is the significance of the ACVREP Code of Ethics for Orientation and Mobility Specialists?
Outlines the commitment of specialists to students, community, and profession
The code was developed to promote ethical practices within the field.
What does the ACVREP Enforcement Policy entail?
Includes removal of license and censure for violations of the code of ethics
This policy ensures accountability among O&M specialists.
What was the impact of World War II on the organization of rehabilitation programs for blinded veterans?
WWII forced a reevaluation of how programs were organized nationally
The Veterans Administration took responsibility for war-blinded veterans and established rehabilitation programs.
What was the purpose of the Valley Forge Army Hospital?
Created a large atmosphere for foot travel and used cane techniques piloted by Richard Hoover
Hoover’s methods were foundational in the development of O&M programs.
What was the stated purpose of the Avon center for war-blinded veterans?
Social adjustment of the war-blinded prior to discharge
Avon began promoting ‘facial vision’ and cane training.
Who was the chief at Hines Hospital and what were his principles?
Russell Williams, focused on realism regarding blindness and the importance of steady personnel in programs
His methods became the basis for university training programs.
What was the significance of the Gloucester Conference in 1953?
Established O&M as a profession with minimum preparation requirements
Led to a National Conference on O&M to set criteria for university programs.
What did Boston College contribute to O&M instructor preparation?
Created the first graduate program for O&M instructor prep and received the first grant for an O&M university program in 1960
This program was pivotal in developing certified mobility instructors.
What is the purpose of the O&M certification program?
Established accountability and standardization of the profession
Led to the development of ACVREP, which certifies university-trained students.
