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<italic>The demand for orientation and mobility (O&amp;M) training for very young children with blindness or vision impairment (B/VI) and their families is increasing in the Early Intervention (EI) period. However, the extreme shortage of qualified O&amp;M specialists to work with this population may be limiting their access to appropriate services. This study used a needs assessment survey to collect information about the feasibility of providing O&amp;M services in EI using the alternative service delivery model of teleintervention. Responses from 121 individuals in the profession of EI for young children with B/VI provide insight on the current practices and perceptions of practitioners, educators, and administrators. The results of this study and its implications for future research are discussed.</italic>
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The demand for orientation and mobility (O&M) training for very young children with blindness or vision impairment (B/VI) and their families is increasing in the Early Intervention (EI) period. However, the extreme shortage of qualified O&M specialists to work with this population may be limiting their access to appropriate services. This study used a needs assessment survey to collect information about the feasibility of providing O&M services in EI using the alternative service delivery model of teleintervention. Responses from 121 individuals in the profession of EI for young children with B/VI provide insight on the current practices and perceptions of practitioners, educators, and administrators. The results of this study and its implications for future research are discussed.

Feasibility of Orientation and Mobility Services for Young Children with Vision Impairment using Teleintervention

Vision Rehabilitation International

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The demand for orientation and mobility (O&M) training for very young children with blindness or vision impairment (B/VI) and their families is increasing in...

Feasibility of Orientation and Mobility Services for Young Children with Vision Impairment using Teleintervention

Published Online: Jan 01, 2013

Page range: 83 - 92

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/ijom-2013-009

© 2013 Hong Phangia Dewald et al., published by Sciendo

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