Contradictory Instruction of Orientation and Mobility within Virginia's Schools

Abstract

Fazzi and Petersmeyer, in their book Imagining the Possibilities: Creative Approaches to Orientation and Mobility Instruction for Persons Who Are Visually Impaired, stated that the most effective teaching is always a combination of and (Fazzi & Petersmeyer, 2001, p. ix). The science of instruction may include the best practice instructional techniques, and the art may include creative approaches to teaching in different environments. In Virginia, instruction varies in off-campus communities; several smaller school districts allow off-campus instruction, whereas other, larger school districts prohibit it. This Practice Perspective discusses the outcome of a survey that was sent to all orientation and mobility (OM however, for those respondents who were certified, the ethical standards described in the ACVREP materials would be applicable. VIRGINIA AND FEDERAL LAW Virginia has written and published regulations that state that O&M instruction should be taught in the school, home, and community. Further, regulations cover: spatial and environmental concepts and use of information received by the senses (e.g., sound, temperature, and vibrations) to establish, maintain, or regain orientation and line of travel (e. …