The inaugural Professional Development Committee (PDC) Annual Survey provided some insights from the OMAA membership (26 members) on how the PDC is perceived, areas for improvement and the membership’s priorities for professional development in 2021. The PDC really appreciated the feedback and are using it to inform our action plans for this year. The PDC…
Job Vacancies Have you looked at the Job Vacancies page on the OMAA website recently? You’ll find position vacancies listed for various agencies and locations across Australasia so remember to check it regularly. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) If you’re looking for CPD opportunities, remember to check the website for suggestions. Click here for upcoming conferences. There…
Sent via email from the American Printing House for the Blind: Dear Friends of APH Press, The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) acquired AFB Press in July 2018 and is now the publisher of the Foundations series of textbooks. In an effort to lower the expenses associated with the publication of a new…
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) If you’re looking for CPD opportunities, remember to check the website for suggestions. Check out these pages for conferences and other CPD opportunities. Are you hosting or attending an upcoming CPD event? Would you like to be able to earn points towards ACVREP recertification at the same time? Click here to…
New Graduate Diploma in O&M at UNSW The University of New South Wales and Guide Dogs NSW/ACT are partnering to offer a new Graduate Diploma in Orientation and Mobility, commencing in Term 2, 2021. The full-time program will combine online learning, face-to-face practical skills, and Work Integrated Learning (WIL). This means that applicants can study…
Flatten Inaccessibility: Impact of COVID-19 on Blind and Visually Impaired Adults in the United States The following information has been sourced from the American Foundation for the Blind website. The Flatten Inaccessibility report examined the impact of COVID-19 on adults with visual impairments in the United States early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Though data were…