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191. Are Orientation and Mobility Specialists Prepared to Train O&M Assistants?
Learn about the roles of Orientation and Mobility Specialists in training paraeducators or paraprofessionals to become Orientation and Mobility Assistants based on the AER OMA Model Program. The Orientation and Mobility Assistant (OMA) Program has faced repeated challenges since the 1960s. Despite the need for orientation and mobility specialists to train orientation and mobility assistants, systemic issues have prevented its success.
In this episode, we explore the barriers and potential solutions to improve O&M training and services.📄 Read the Full AER Document: https://bit.ly/ModelProgramforUseofParaeducatorsinOrientationandMobility
⏱ Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:23 Overview
0:56 History of the O&M Assistant AER Program
2:41 Orientation and Mobility Specialists and their Capacity
3:15 Inside the AER Paraeducators in O&M Document
3:58 The Limitations and Barriers on the AER OMA Model Program
4:57 What can Paraprofessional teach and not teach
7:25 My thoughts on this
8:51 Future Curriculum on the AER Paraeducators in O&M
💡 In This Episode:
History & Challenges: Why past OMA programs failed due to funding issues, training limitations, and institutional barriers.
Current Barriers: The lack of full-time OMA positions, increasing workloads for O&M specialists, and the role of AER in training paraprofessionals.
Solutions & Best Practices: How structured teaching and a transdisciplinary approach can help O&M specialists train paraeducators effectively while preventing burnout.
🚀 Join the Society of Exceptional Educators: https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/
💬 Have insights or questions? Drop a comment below, and let’s talk about how this should be addressed!
⬇️🙏 Thanks for Watching! Whether you’re an educator, a parent, or just someone passionate about making a difference, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Tune in and let’s dream big together for our students! 🎧
✨Don’t forget to *LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the BELL ICON 🔔* so you never miss out on our latest content and updates on the TVI and O&M Symposiums!
🎁 Get Your Free PDF Cheatsheet on how what educators should know to support their students with visual impairments: https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/5keys
📅 ACADEMIC CALENDAR:
Join the waitlist for next year's International Orientation & Mobility Online Symposium" | Conference for O&MSpecialists: https://www.orientationandmobilitysymposium.com/📲
Follow Us on Social:
Facebook: @exceptionaleducators.us
Instagram: @alliedindependence
LinkedIn: @exceptionaleducators-us
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Learn about the roles of Orientation and Mobility Specialists in training paraeducators or paraprofessionals to become Orientation and Mobility Assistants based on the AER OMA Model Program. The Orientation and Mobility Assistant (OMA) Program has faced repeated challenges since the 1960s. Despite the need for orientation and mobility specialists to train orientation and mobility assistants, systemic issues have prevented its success.
In this episode, we explore the barriers and potential solutions to improve O&M training and services.📄 Read the Full AER Document: https://bit.ly/ModelProgramforUseofParaeducatorsinOrientationandMobility
⏱ Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:23 Overview
0:56 History of the O&M Assistant AER Program
2:41 Orientation and Mobility Specialists and their Capacity
3:15 Inside the AER Paraeducators in O&M Document
3:58 The Limitations and Barriers on the AER OMA Model Program
4:57 What can Paraprofessional teach and not teach
7:25 My thoughts on this
8:51 Future Curriculum on the AER Paraeducators in O&M
💡 In This Episode:
History & Challenges: Why past OMA programs failed due to funding issues, training limitations, and institutional barriers.
Current Barriers: The lack of full-time OMA positions, increasing workloads for O&M specialists, and the role of AER in training paraprofessionals.
Solutions & Best Practices: How structured teaching and a transdisciplinary approach can help O&M specialists train paraeducators effectively while preventing burnout.
🚀 Join the Society of Exceptional Educators: https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/
💬 Have insights or questions? Drop a comment below, and let’s talk about how this should be addressed!
⬇️🙏 Thanks for Watching! Whether you’re an educator, a parent, or just someone passionate about making a difference, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Tune in and let’s dream big together for our students! 🎧
✨Don’t forget to *LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the BELL ICON 🔔* so you never miss out on our latest content and updates on the TVI and O&M Symposiums!
🎁 Get Your Free PDF Cheatsheet on how what educators should know to support their students with visual impairments: https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/5keys
📅 ACADEMIC CALENDAR:
Join the waitlist for next year's International Orientation & Mobility Online Symposium" | Conference for O&MSpecialists: https://www.orientationandmobilitysymposium.com/📲
Follow Us on Social:
Facebook: @exceptionaleducators.us
Instagram: @alliedindependence
LinkedIn: @exceptionaleducators-us
Youtube: @exceptionaleducators