Program Overview

Low Vision Rehabilitation Program

The Low Vision Rehabilitation program prepares professionals in rehabilitation, eye care, education, and other related professions to work effectively in clinical rehabilitation and educational settings with people who have low vision. Emphasis is placed on an interdisciplinary team approach to service delivery. Program participants represent disciplines such as rehabilitation counseling, vision rehabilitation therapy, special education, orientation and mobility, occupational therapy, social work, optometry, and ophthalmology.

Program Details

• Degrees Offered:
  • MS: Full-Time, Part-Time (Hybrid)
  • Certificate: Full-Time, Part-Time (Hybrid)

Application Requirements

The application requirements for the Hybrid Program can be found on the Elkins Park Campus website, which includes deadlines.

Program Description

The program focuses on preparing professionals to work with individuals who have low vision, emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach. This includes working in clinical rehabilitation and educational settings, with participants from various disciplines such as:

• Rehabilitation counseling
• Vision rehabilitation therapy
• Special education
• Orientation and mobility
• Occupational therapy
• Social work
• Optometry
• Ophthalmology

The program aims to enhance the skills of these professionals in providing effective services to individuals with low vision, promoting a comprehensive and team-based approach to care and education.