This pre-recorded series of modules will focus on information about O&M teaching strategies for individuals who have intellectual or cognitive disabilities. We will release a new module every fortnight beginning 10 February.

Module Sequence:

1. Setting the Stage: Changing Course on our Beliefs about O&M for Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities (Available)

2. Engaging the Team (Available)

3. Building Capacity in the Early Years (Available)

4. Instructional Strategies (Available)

5. Instructional Strategies Continued (Available)

6. Tools (22/4)

7. CVI and O&M (5/5)

8. Considerations for Individuals with Deafblindness (19/5)

9. Pulling it All Together (2/6)

Note: The material was originally developed and recorded for O&M specialists working for the Lighthouse in Nippon, Japan. Some references in the recordings may reflect that audience.

This event addresses the following Standards from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 1.1.2, 1.2.2, 1.3.2, 1.4.2, 1.5.2, 1.6.2, 2.6.2, 3.2.2, 3.3.2, 3.4.2, 3.6.2, 4.1.2, 4.4.2, 4.5.2, 5.1.2, 5.2.2, 5.3.2, 5.4.2, 6.2.2, 6.2.6, 6.3.2, 6.4.2, 7.4.2. It fits within the Priority Area of Children/ Student with Disabilities. This event is evidence and research based.

This series will contribute 9 PD hours towards COMS re-certification with ACVREP as it addresses the Core Domains of the OMAA O&M Framework.