Also called: O&M Instructor
Teaches people who are blind or have low vision to travel safely on their own with a cane.
Walks behind a blind teen as she crosses a busy intersection for the first time using her cane and traffic sounds, then practices taking the city bus.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in orientation and mobility (or graduate certificate) plus ACVREP certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Orientation & Mobility, Special Education, Rehabilitation.
Growing faster than average. Small field with a shortage; estimate.
Low risk for 10 years. Smart canes and GPS apps help, but teaching a blind person to cross streets and ride buses safely stays in person.
Classes: Psychology, Physical education, Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-2059.
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