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[[Re-Advertised [[R-9904 Reference#1141255515105 [**[Posting Date: June 26, 2024 [

[**[Candidates who are blind or visually impaired and/or deaf or hard of hearingare encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as permitted by federal laws. Information related to disability is not required, and if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDBs efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

[[POOL POSITION[: Part-Time [Orientation and Mobility (OandM) Specialist [[ E. H. Gentry | Services for the Blind

[**[ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND [[Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the worlds most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multi-disabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 36,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

[**[ABOUT THE ROLE [[The E. H. Gentry Facility is one of the most distinct and comprehensive education and rehabilitation programs in the United States. You will be part of a dynamic team committed to a championship philosophy that underscores the genuine belief in and potential of all individuals. Our employees are among the organizations most valuable assets and resources and, collectively, we share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work and opening the doors to opportunity is where it all begins!

[**[ABOUT YOU [[Our employees are among the organizations most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work. [[The E. H. Gentry Facility is one of the most distinct and comprehensive education and rehabilitation programs in the United States. You will be part of a dynamic team committed to a championship philosophy that underscores the genuine belief in and potential of all individuals. Our employees are among the organizations most valuable assets and resources and, collectively, we share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work and opening the doors to opportunity is where it all begins! [[The part-time OandM Specialist will work a flexible schedule in the afternoons, evenings, and on weekends to meet the needs of our students. This person will work with our students and community referrals.

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• Must be certified in Orientation and Mobility by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).
• Must have a demonstrated knowledge of the rehabilitation process and experience. serving adults who are blind or DeafBlind.

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Provide individualized orientation and mobility evaluation of and plan programs for blind and visually impaired adults including low vision travel aids, pre-cane skills, special travel needs, and sensory motor needs.

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