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 (10/2)

2. Engaging the Team (21/2)

3. Building Capacity in the Early Years (10/3)

4. Instructional Strategies (24/3)

5. Instructional Strategies Continued (7/4)

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.