CAOMS is a statewide organization whose mission is to facilitate professional growth and to support the roles of the O&M Specialists in the rehabilitation and education of individuals with visual impairments.
Upcoming Events & Trainings
CEU opportunities:
We welcome anyone with ideas about CEU presentations; need practice for a presentation you’re developing?; conversation bout different approaches and how they may apply to the profession, inclusive of thoughts, and benefit to our community and students.
Please fill out this form: NCAOMS Presentation Application
On-Demand Webinars
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The Power of Movement: Why Students with Visual Impairments Need Adapted Physical Education (APE)
Learn More: The Power of Movement: Why Students with Visual Impairments Need Adapted Physical Education (APE)This session will explore the role of APE in supporting the physical, social, and emotional development of students with visual impairments.
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Echo…Echo…Echolalia in Blind and Low Vision Students
Learn More: Echo…Echo…Echolalia in Blind and Low Vision StudentsAttendees will learn why these unconventional forms of language frequently occur, potential communicative intentions behind repetitive language, and strategies to help decipher what students may be communicating.
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Addressing the Transportation Needs of Residentially Based or Mainstreamed Young Novice Candidates with Visual Impairments Who Want to Explore the Driving Privilege
Learn More: Addressing the Transportation Needs of Residentially Based or Mainstreamed Young Novice Candidates with Visual Impairments Who Want to Explore the Driving PrivilegeMost states currently allow people with mild to moderate levels of central vision loss to apply for restrictive type of driving privileges, after satisfactory completion of some type of formalized low vision driving related instructional services.
