Type of Document	Dissertation
Author	Bischof, Eileen Marie
Author's Email Address	bischof@coe.fsu.edu
URN	etd-11102008-164128
Title	Practices for Determining the Provision of Orientation and Mobility Instruction for Students with Low Vision
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy
Department	Teacher Education, School of
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Sandra Lewis Committee Chair Amy McKenzie Committee Member Bruce Menchetti Committee Member Chris Schatschneider Outside Committee Member
Keywords	Blindness Screening O&M IDEA Special Education Expanded Core Curriculum ECC
Date of Defense	2008-10-28
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract This multiple case study explored how three school districts within the same state determine the provision of orientation and mobility instruction for students with visual impairments. Results indicated a lack of accountability within programs and educational programming based on teacher judgments in place of evaluation. Personnel other than the orientation and mobility instructors were found to evaluate skills and provide instruction. The decision to recommend instruction appeared to be based on absence of severe disabilities, presence of severe visual impairment, and student potential to travel independently. Barriers to instruction included parents’ resistance, lack of administrator support, difficulty coordinating instruction without interfering with general education requirements, limited access to community environments, inability to transport students, and lack of funding and time
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