M.Ed. with a Specialization in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy Online

Northeast Regional Center for Vision Education
Institute for Community Inclusion
University of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Boulevard

Boston MA 02125-3393
Website: http://ccde.umb.edu/degree/vision-rehab-therapy/

Contact Information

Laura Bozeman
Program Director
(617) 287-4385
Laura.bozeman@umb.edu

Summary

A degree program and graduate certification option for those who want to work in a professional setting assisting adult populations who are blind/visually impaired integrate compensatory skills and assistive technology that will enable them to live safe, productive, and independent lives. Specific areas of instruction taught by Vision Rehabilitation Therapists include: 1. Communication Systems (Braille, handwriting, recording skills, use of electronic reading systems, use of assistive technology and computer access technology, etc.). 2. Personal Management (grooming, hygiene, clothing organization, medical measurement, socialization skills, etc.) 3. Home Management (organization and labeling, repair and home maintenance, budgeting and record keeping, etc.) 4. Activities of Daily Living (cooking, cleaning, shopping, safety, money organization and management, etc.) 5. Leisure and Recreation (hobbies, woodworking, crafts, sports, etc.) 6. Psychosocial Aspects of Blindness and Vision Loss. 7. Medical Management (assessment and instruction and training of adaptive medical equipment). 8. Basic Orientation and Mobility Skills (sighted guide, safety techniques, etc.)