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What is an OMAA Registered O&M Specialist?
An OMAA Registered O&M specialist has:
- completed comprehensive O&M qualifications;
- demonstrated professional competence in the workplace; and
- passed the international exam for Certified O&M Specialists (COMS).
then stays up to date with developments in the field by:
- maintaining OMAA membership; and
- undertaking professional development activities (100 points) towards recertification every five years.
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Amos
Jacqueline
028
Female
MA Special Ed (sensory disability)
No
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Jamos@guidedogs.com.au
02 9412 9300
New South Wales
Australia
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Anderson
Vickie
0016
Female
Bachelors of Science in Orientation and Mobility
COMS
Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Teaching
(now known as Vision Rehabilitation Therapy)
No
Vickie Anderson & Associates
Senior Specialist
admin@vickieanderson.com.au
0414687638
Queensland
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
Arrian
Shiree
0015
Smith
Female
ACVREP O&M (COMS)
Master of Specialist Teaching
Post Graduate Diploma Rehabilitation (Vision Impairment)
Bachelor of Education
No
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Barrett-Lennard
Amy
0006
Kaciuba
Female
Master of Human Services (Orientation & Mobility); Griffith University, 2010
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy); Curtin University, 2008
No
VisAbility
O&M Specialist / Occupational Therapist
amy.barrett-lennard@visability.com.au
08 9311 8202
61 Kitchener Avenue
Victoria Park
Western Australia
6100
Australia
Not selected
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Communications Officer, OMAA Executive Committee
State Representative, Western Australia, OMAA Council
Orientation & Mobility Clinical Lead role, VisAbility
Bates
Carolyn
33
Female
Master of Special Education (Sensory Disability)
No
Specialist in provision of developmentally appropriate O&M, current Practice Lead for Childrens Services at GDN. Experience in family centred practice and routine based approaches for O&M. Committed to furthering the profession and advocating for O&M in early intervention and for children with additional needs. Completed additional training in The CVI Range through Perkins School for the Blind. Guest lecturer for Master of Special Education / Sensory Disability(Newcastle University/ Macquarie University) 2012, 2013, 2017-2019.
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT (Chatswood)
Certified O&M Specialist/ Practice Lead Childrens O&M Service
cbates@guidedogs.com.au
0412 543 670
2 Thomas Street
Chatswood
New South Wales
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
Guest Lecturer on Children’s O&M (2017-2019) and Collaborative Practice (2012, 2013) for Master of Special Education / Master of Disability Studies, Newcastle University/ Macquarie University
Orientation and Mobility Association of Australasia (2010 – present)
NSW Regional Representative 2011 – 2015, Attended OMAA Interagency Forum 2015, Auditor Role 2017 – present
Blake
Katrina
0010
Female
Post Grad Cert GDMI, Grad Cert O&M,
Master Ed, Master Autism St,
Phd (education)
Yes
Department of Education Queensland (The Willows State School)
Advisory Teacher O&M
kblak36@eq.edu.au
0439640564
Queensland
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
Borkowski
Ewa
0011
Female
Master of Special Education (Vision Impairment)
COMS
Course in Neurological Vision Impairment O&M
No
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT (Chatswood)
Practice Coordinator (O&M, Children and Neuro streams)
eborkowski@guidedogs.com.au
02 94129337
2-4 Thomas Street
Chatswood
New South Wales
2067
Australia
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Stroke Forum (2016). Poster presentation. Borkowski, E., Rosa A., Moon J., Hill J. (2016). Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Neurological Vision Services: Current Practice and Future Direction. Implementation of a new holistic, person centred approach in community rehabilitation. Smart Stroke Forum 2016 paper.
AOMC5 (2015). Borkowski, E., Hill, J. Improving Neurological Vision Services And Scanning Machine Replacement Project Report.
Borkowski, E. (2009) Colour and fashion: Evolution of the Mobility Cane. International Journal of Orientation & Mobility (ijom), Volume 2, Number 1, 2009
OMAA Professional Development Committee
Bruce
Jodie
0013
Female
Masters of Special Education (Orientation and Mobility) 2007
Bachelor of Social Work Curtin University 1995
No
VisAbility
Coordinator of Orientation and Mobility Services
jodie.bruce@visability.com.au
Western Australia
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
Carrigan
Karen
027
Female
Grad Cert Educational Studies, Master of Special Education (VI), Uni Newcastle
No
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Chatswood
Not selected
Not selected
Not selected
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Carroll
Belinda
0021
Female
MA Special Ed (sensory disability)
GDMI
Yes
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT (Newcastle)
Location Lead - GDMI - O&M Specialist
bcarroll@guidedogs.com.au
(02) 4925 3066
Suite 2, 265 Wharf Rd
Newcastle
New South Wales
2300
Australia
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Churchill
Jennifer
0036
Female
No
Not selected
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Dave
Hasmukh
0053
Male
Gujarati
Hindi
Rehabilitation Work (Visual impairment) - Birmingham city University
Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist
No
Not selected
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Deverell
Lil
0001
Elizabeth Anne
Female
Auslan fingerspelling
Graduate Diploma in O&M, La Trobe University
PhD, University of Melbourne
M.Ed, Monash University
B.Ed (Home Economics), University of Tasmania
No
I began my O&M career in Melbourne in 1993, and have worked in Tasmania too. I specialised in neurological O&M work with adults who have acquired brain injury and children with multiple disabilities.
I taught the Grad Dip O&M program at La Trobe Uni from 2008-2011. My Masters research investigated O&M specialists’ readiness to work with scooter clients. My PhD project with Bionic Vision Australia, investigated ways to measure functional vision for O&M, resulting in the VROOM and OMO functional assessment tools.
Now I lead an O&M research team with Swinburne University, which has been validating the VROOM and OMO tools with partners in Australia, Malaysia, UK and Ireland, and investigating technology use by O&M clients and professionals. I chair the OMAA Professional Standards Committee, and am a member of the ACVREP COMS Subject Matter Expert Committee. I work freelance, enjoy consulting, publishing, attending conferences and workshops, and networking with the O&M profession.
ROaM Services
0418370312
24A Violet St
Essendon
Victoria
3040
Australia
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Deverell, L. (2018, April). Profiling guide dog clients with new measures of functional vision (VROOM) and O&M (OMO). Paper presented at the 6th Australasian O&M Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
Deverell, L. (2018, April). Defining O&M Practice. Forum presented at the 6th Australasian O&M Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
Deverell, L. (2018, April). Tweaking the O&M Environmental Complexity Scale. Paper presented at the 6th Australasian O&M Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
Deverell, L. (2017, November). Measuring functional vision during orientation and mobility – VROOM. Presented at the Australian Ophthalmic Nurses Association (Victoria) Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
Deverell, L. & Meyer, D. (2017, June). Profiling guide dog travellers with new measures of functional vision and O&M. Paper presented at the International Mobility Conference 16, Dublin, Ireland.
Deverell, L. (2017, June). How to measure functional vision and O&M outcomes. Workshop presented at the International Mobility Conference 16, Dublin, Ireland.
Deverell, L., McSweeney, S, Bentley, S., Ayton, L. & Keeffe, J. (2015, July). Effective mobility framework: Designing O&M research which measures what matters to clients. Paper presented at the International Mobility Conference 15, Montreal, Canada.
Deverell, L., McSweeney, S, Keeffe, J. & Ayton, L. (2015, July). Who gets lost? Testing spatial cognition for functional orientation and mobility. Paper presented at the International Mobility Conference 15, Montreal, Canada.
Deverell, L. (2015, January). Sharing power, safety and dignity of risk: A community model of O&M. Paper presented at the South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
Deverell, L., Bentley, S., O’Hare, F., McSweeney, S., Keeffe, J., Delany, C., & Ayton, L. (2014, March, April). Assessing functional vision across the O&M Environmental Complexity Scale. Paper presented at Vision 2014 – the 11th International Conference on Low Vision, Melbourne, Australia.
Deverell, L., O’Hare, F., McSweeney, S., Bentley, S., Keeffe, J., Delany, C., Ayton, L. (2014, March, April). Looking lost: The impact of vision and spatial cognition on orientation and mobility performance. Paper presented at Vision 2014 – the 11th International Conference on Low Vision, Melbourne, Australia.
McSweeney, S., O’Hare, F., Deverell, L., Ayton, L. (2014, March, April). The role of vision in drink pouring and other daily tasks. Paper presented at Vision 2014: the 11th International Conference on Low Vision, Melbourne, Australia.
O’Hare, F., Deverell, L., McSweeney, S., Ayton, L., Bentley, S., Luu, C., Keeffe, J., & Guymer, R. (2014, March, April). Travel in hand: Mobility aid preferences in adults living with advanced retinitis pigmentosa. 1 April 2014. Paper presented at Vision 2014: the 11th International Conference on Low Vision, Melbourne, Australia.
Deverell, L., Bentley, S. & Ayton, L. (2012, February). What is effective mobility? Open forum. Workshop conducted at the International Mobility Conference 14, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Deverell, L., Pannier, S., & Ong, D. (2012, February). Do you have your license? O&M with clients using motorised mobility devices. Paper presented at the International Mobility Conference 14, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Deverell, L. (2011, January). Subverting blindness stereotypes: Exploring implicit theories of intelligence, learning and life-worlds in the context of O&M. Paper presented at the Biennial Conference of the South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment, Sydney, Australia.
Deverell, L. (2010, November). Subverting blindness stereotypes: Exploring implicit theories of intelligence, learning and life-worlds in the context of O&M. Paper presented at the 4th Australasian Orientation and Mobility Conference, Sydney, Australia.
Pannier, S. & Deverell, L. (2010, November). Have you got your license? O&M with scooters & wheelchairs. Paper presented at the 4th Australasian Orientation and Mobility Conference, Sydney, Australia.
Deverell, L. & Pannier, S. (2010, November). Orientation and mobility with motorised mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs: Draft guidelines. Paper presented at the 4th Australasian Orientation and Mobility Conference, Sydney, Australia.
Deverell, L. (2010, November). ‘Best Practice’ in O&M: We can do better than that. Paper presented at the 4th Australasian Orientation and Mobility Conference, Sydney, Australia.
Deverell, L. & Taylor, S. (2009, January). Echolocation: Some are born with it, some achieve it, some have it thrust upon them. Paper presented at the Biennial Conference of the South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment, Adelaide, Australia.
Morgan, R. & Deverell, L. (2009, January). Thinker’s Keys and travel training. Paper presented at the Biennial Conference of the South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment, Adelaide, Australia.
Deverell, L. (2009, July). Children's Mobility Service. Paper presented at the International Mobility Conference 13, Marburg, Germany.
Deverell, L. (2009, July). Thinker’s Keys for O&M: Unlocking barriers for vision impaired kids. Paper presented at the International Mobility Conference 13, Marburg, Germany.
Deverell, L. (2007, October). Moving together: Collaboration towards O&M with children who have MDVI. Paper presented at the 3rd Australasian Orientation and Mobility Conference, Perth, Australia.
Deverell, L. (2007, October). Using Thinker's Keys in O&M. Paper presented at the 3rd Australasian Orientation and Mobility Conference, Perth, Australia.
Deverell, L. (2006, July). Big night out: Innovative O&M group programs for children and families. Paper presented at the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI) Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Deverell, L. (2006, July). Moving together: Collaboration towards O&M with children who have MDVI. Paper presented at the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI) Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Deverell, L. (2005, January). “O&M Framework for families and teachers. Paper presented at the Biennial Conference of the South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment.
Deverell, L. (2003, October). Brain function, orientation and mobility: Career development for O&M Instructors. Paper presented at the 2nd Australasian Orientation and Mobility Conference, Gold Coast, Australia. 17-19 October 2003. (Oral)
Deverell, L. (2001, October). O&M for Kids – A workable model (O&M Framework). Paper presented at the 1st Australasian Orientation and Mobility Conference, Adelaide, Australia.
Deverell, L. (2001). Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Case Study. Paper presented at the 1st Australasian Orientation and Mobility Conference, Adelaide, Australia.
2016-2018 Digital Health Grant, Melbourne Sarawak Research Collaboration Scheme, Swinburne University, Melbourne
2013 Outstanding Contribution of a Student Award, Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne
Deverell L, Bradley J, Foote P, et al. Measuring the benefits of guide dog mobility with the Orientation and Mobility Outcomes (OMO) tool. Anthrozoos. Accepted for publication 18 March 2019.
Deverell L. Measuring vision, orientation and mobility in the wild. In: Ravenscroft J, editor. The Routledge Handbook of Visual Impairment. Abingdon, UK: Routledge; 2019. p. 360-375.
Meyer D, Islam FA, Bhowmik J, et al. Profiling guide dog handlers to support guide dog matching decisions Disability and Rehabilitation 2018.
Deverell L, Meyer D, Lau BT, et al. Optimising technology to measure functional vision, mobility, and service outcomes for people with low vision or blindness: Protocol for a prospective cohort study in Australia and Malaysia. BMJ Open. 2017;7(12):e018140.
Deverell EAL. Functional vision research: Measuring vision-related outcomes in orientation and mobility - VROOM. Melbourne, Australia: University of Melbourne; PhD Thesis 2016.
Deverell L, Scott B, Battista M, et al. Developing O&M standards for Australasia. International Journal of Orientation & Mobility. 2014;6(1):34-44.
Deverell L, Scott B. Orientation and mobility in Australia and New Zealand: Situational analysis and census. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness. 2014;108(1):77-82.
Deverell L. Gabby's going places: How about a guide dog? Kew, Australia: Guide Dogs Victoria; 2012.
Deverell L. Equipping orientation and mobility specialists for low vision scooter work. Melbourne, Australia: Monash University; Masters Thesis, 2011.
Deverell L. O&M environmental complexity scale. International Journal of Orientation & Mobility. 2011;4(1):64-77.
Deverell L. Orientation and mobility involvement with scooter travel in Australasia. International Journal of Orientation & Mobility. 2011;4(1):32-47.
Deverell L, Taylor S, Prentice J. Orientation and mobility methods: Techniques for independent travel. Melbourne, Australia: Guide Dogs Victoria; 2009.
Deverell L. Look out, Marcus! Growing up with low vision. Kew, Australia: Guide Dogs Victoria; 2007.
Deverell L, Tuck D, editors. Learning to breastfeed: Women's stories about boobs, babes and being a mum. Clayton, Australia: Ormond Press; 2004.
Chair, OMAA Professional Standards Committee
Member, OMAA Executive
Member, ACVREP COMS Subject Matter Expert Committee
Dunkley
Rebecca
0025
Female
Auslan Finger Spelling and Tactile Alphabet
Learning Auslan and Braille
Masters of Special Education Sensory Disability - Vision Impaired (O&M) (2009)
COMS (2020)
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (1999), Bachelor of Education (Primary) (1999)
No
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT (Chatswood)
O&M Instructor
Not selected
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9th National DeafBlind Conference, 2014 - member of organising committee and presenter
5th OMC Conference, Sydney, 2010, 2015 - participant
SPVEI, 2009, Sydney, participant
O&M Symposium (online) - 2019, 2020 - participant
OMAA NSW Representative 2015 (approx.) to present
Fagan
Alli
0044
Female
COMS certified
Yes
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
afagan@guidedogs.com.au
Chatswood
New South Wales
Not selected
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Not selected
Farran
Lucy
0049
Female
Master in Human Services with a Major in Orientation and Mobility.
COMS
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
No
Can:Do 4Kids
Clinical Lead
lucy.farran@cando4kids.com.au
South Australia
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
Spevi 2015 'Building Blocks for Children with a Vision Impairment'
Farrugia-Martin
Sarah
0019
Female
Master of Special Education (Vision Impairment)
No
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist / Practice Lead O&M
sfarrugia-martin@guidedogs.com.au
New South Wales
Not selected
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Foote
Paula
0020
Female
Dip Guide Dog Training; Grad Cert Animal Welfare; Post Grad O&M - Latrobe : COMS
Yes
I work in the Children's Mobility Service Team at Guide Dogs Victoria as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist - working in Regional Western Victoria, based in Ballarat
Guide Dogs Victoria, KEW
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
paulaf@guidedogsvictoria.com.au
0407829752
Ballarat
Victoria
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
Presenter- South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment - New Zealand 2013
Presenter South Pacific Educators in Vision Ipairment - New Zealand 2015
Presenter International Guide Dog Federation Conference - Croatia- 2016
Guide Dogs Victoria Independence Award 2017
Visionary Edition 21 January 2013
Gates
Felicity
0041
Female
Bachelor of Arts
Graduate Diploma Health Science (Vision Impairment)
COMS
Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (IGDF)
Yes
Not selected
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Gigliotti-Skret
Anna
026
Female
Grad Dip O&M (La Trobe Uni)
Seeing Eye Dog Instructor Diploma (Vision Australia) *GDMI equivalent.
Yes
Forward Thinking Dog Training and Mobility
GDMI, O&M, dog trainer
anna.gig22@gmai.com
South Australia
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
Grayson
Carole
0034
Female
Master of Special Education (Sensory Disability) (University of Newcastle)
Bachelor of Social Work (University of NSW)
COMS
Yes
I completed my Master of Special Education in 2002 and worked as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist until completing my joint qualification as a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor in 2009 (accredited under International Guide Dog Federation standards). I have 18 years of experience at Guide Dogs NSW/ACT. In this time, I have worked with people throughout the lifespan - from children to ageing clients. I have developed group programs as I have seen needs arise with my clients and am passionate about meeting the needs of people living with vision loss and blindness. I am also passionate about advocacy and access and have a special interest role of Regional Orientation and Mobility Access Specialist within Guide Dogs NSW/ACT.
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Guide Dog Mobility Instructor/ Orientation and Mobility Specialist
cgrayson@guidedogs.com.au
0417634119
Cameron Centre, 99 Phillip Street
Parramatta
New South Wales
2150
Australia
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Co. presented with Regina Renfree at 4th Australasian Orientation and Mobility Conference 2010 on fitness and nutrition goals and longevity/ development of O&M skills.
Community Member Penrith City Council Access Committee
Hale
Amanda
0003
Female
Graduate Diploma of Orientation and Mobility;
Diploma in Access Consulting.
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science; Post Graduate Diploma of Education; Cert IV in Training and Assessment.
No
Guide Dogs Victoria
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
amandah1@guidedogsvictoria.com.au
1800 804 805
2-6 Chandler Highway
Kew
Victoria
3101
Australia
Not selected
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Hartley
Paul
0046
Male
Graduate Certificate Vision Systems (Orientation and Mobility) 2008
COMS
Graduate Diploma of Education
Certificate IV Access Consultancy
No
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Orientation and Mobility Specialist and Location Lead
phartley@guidedogs.com.au
1/73 Market Street
Wollongong
New South Wales
Not selected
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Hayward
Angela
0040
Female
Master of Special Education (Sensory Disability)
Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Information Technology), Bachelor of Education (Primary)
No
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
ahayward@guidedogs.com.au
0409347589
3/62 Moonee Street
Coffs Harbour
New South Wales
2450
Australia
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Presenter at the IMC14, presenter at the 4th Australasian Orientation and Mobility Conference 2010, presenter at the 2013 VISCON conference,
Higgins
Nancy
0017
Female
Ph.D, COMS, M.Ed (peripatology),
BA cum laude (psychology)
Ph.D. (Otago University, Education)
No
Blind Foundation (Dunedin)
National Specialist Staff Trainer
+64211710226
cnr Hillside Rd/Law St.
Dunedin
Outside Australia
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Phillips, H., & Higgins, N., Cowan, C., & Pascoe, H. (2014, July). Kāpo Māori counter
narratives: transformative research practice . Presentation with the Indigenous panel of the 18th World Congress of Sociology, 13-19 July, Yokohama, Japan.
Higgins, N., Stobbs, K., Wilson, G., & Pascoe, H. (2013, January). Improving
educational services for kāpo Māori: What does our research suggest. A presentation to the South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment Biennial Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 13-18 January 2013.
Phillips, H., Higgins, N., Stobbs, K., Wilson, G., & Pascoe, H. (2012, March). Growing up Maori and kapo in Aotearoa New Zealand: Narratives from the margins. A paper presented to the Pacific Rim Conference on Disability and Diversity, 26-27th March,Hawaii, USA.
Higgins N, Phillips, H., Stobbs K., Wilson G., & Pascoe H. (2011, November). Initial findings from Growing up kāpo Māori: Accessing paediatric ophthalmology services. A presentation to the Ngāti Kāpo O Aotearoa, Inc., Biennial Hui, Kingsgate Hotel, Rotorua, November 11-13, 2011
Higgins, N., Phillips, H., Stobbs, K., Wilson, G., & Pacoe, H. (2011, November). Growing up kāpo (blind/vision impaired) Māori: Whānau narratives of their encounters with health and education services. A paper presented to the Disability Studies Conference: Every Body In, Inaugural Conference, University of Otago, Dunedin, 27-30 November.
Macarthur, J., Higgins, N., & Mentis, M. (2011, November). The on-line teacher education environment - A site for challenging discourses of exclusion and enhancing understandings about inclusive education. A paper presented to the Disability Studies Conference: Every Body In, Inaugural Conference, University of Otago, Dunedin, 27-30 November.
Higgins, N. (2010, September). Growing up kāpo Māori: Reporting on two research projects. A paper presented to the BLENNZ Conference, Build, Connect, Achieve Conference, September 26-28, Auckland.
Higgins, N. (2010, September). Growing up kāpo Māori: Reporting on two research projects. A paper presented to the BLENNZ Conference, Build, Connect, Achieve Conference, September 26-28, Auckland.
Higgins, N. (August, 2010). In, out of, and the making of homes: The support worker’s journey. A paper presented to 7th Annual NZASID Conference and AGM 24th-26th August, Dunedin.
Higgins, N., Phillips, H., & Cowan, C. (July, 2010). Growing up kāpo Māori: Identity, whānau, cultural well-being and health: The findings. A paper presented to Hui Whakapiripri 2010: Hanaia to whare kōrero mā ngā pou rangahau e tu – Building your house of learning, July 8-9, Rotorua.
Higgins, N., Phillips, H., Cowan, C., Wakefield, B., & Tikao, K. (December, 2009). Going to school as kāpo (blind) Māori: Caught in the middle without an inclusive education? A paper presented to the annual NZARE Conference, Dec. 1-4, Rotorua.
Higgins, N., Evans-Turner, T., Milner, P., Mirfin-Vietch, B., Gates, S., & Collins, A. (2009, August). Working in Intellectual Disability Services in New Zealand: An overview of current research. A paper presented to the NZASID (New Zealand Association for the Study of Intellectual Disability) annual conference, Hamilton, August 26-27.
Higgins, N., Phillips, H., Cowan, C., Tikao, K., & Wakefield, B. (September, 2009). 80 years of growing up kāpo Māori: What can New Zealand/Aotearoa learn. A paper presented to the Inclusive Education Making it Happen: Ideas for Sustainable Change Conference, September 26-28, Wellington, New Zealand.
Phillips, H., Higgins, N., Cowan, C., & Tikao, K. (2009, May). Stories from the margins: Rangataqhi kāpo narratives of state failure. A paper presented to the Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities, May 5-5, Hawaii, USA.
Higgins, N., Phillips, H., Cowan, C., & Tikao, K. (2009, Jan.). New Zealand educational services for kåpo (blind) Måori: What are the issues for kåpo Måori and their whånau? A paper presented to the Annual SPEVI Conference, January 5-9, Adelaide, Australia.
Phillips, H., Higgins, N., Cowan, C., & Tikau, K. (2008, December). Young brown, kāpo, and invisible: A critical reading of the disability literature A paper presented to the Annual Sociology Association of Aotearoa New Zealand(SAANZ) Conference 2008, 26-28th November. Dunedin: University of Otago.
Tikao, K., Higgins, N., Phillips, H., & Cowan, C. (2008, December). Kāpo Māori: No kā atua, no te aituā hoki. (From the gods, from the place of misgivings). A paper presented to the Annual Sociology Association of Aotearoa New Zealand (SAANZ) Conference 2008, 26-28th November. Dunedin: University of Otago.
Higgins, N., Milner, P, Evans-Turner, T., Mirfin-Veitch, B., Stewart, C., Gates, S., & Collins, A. (2008, November). Working in Intellectual Disability Services in New Zealand: Who are we and why do we work? A paper presented to the Annual ASSID Conference, Melbourne, Australia, Nov 24-26.
Higgins, N., Milner, P., Evans-Turner, T., Mirfin-Veitch, B., Gates, S., & Collins, A. (2008, February). What does the research say about residential support staff turnover and retention? A paper presented to the Annual National Residential Intellectual Disability Providers (NRID) Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
Higgins, N., MacArthur, J., & Kelly, B. (2007, April). Including children at school: Is it really as simple as ‘a, c, d’? A paper presented at the AERA Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois.
Higgins, N., MacArthur, J., & Morton, M. (2007, April). Barriers to inclusion: Negotiating the knowledge in New Zealand. A paper for the “Aced Out: Censorship of Qualitative Research in the Age of ‘Scientifically-Based Research’” session at the AERA Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois.
MacArthur, J. & Higgins, N (2006, December). National confusion about inclusion means confusion in the classroom. Paper presented to NZARE Conference, Rotorua, 5-8 December, 2006.
MacArthur, J. & Higgins, N (2006, December). Teaching, Learning and Research Initiative (TLRI) Project: Supporting transient students’ learning and social experiences - A sense of belonging? Paper presented to NZARE Conference, Rotorua, 5-8 December, 2006.
Higgins, N. (2006, November). Disability Arts: Difference, Visibility and Participation. A paper presented to the New Zealand Association for the Study of Intellectual Disability Conference: Getting the message: Living, Learning, working and playing in inclusive communities, November 2-3, Brentwood Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand.
MacArthur, J., & Higgins, N. (2006, July). Social justice and inclusion: Classrooms as a site for change. A paper presented at the Teacher Education Forum of Aotearoa New Zealand (TEFANZ) Conference, Dunedin College of Education, Dunedin. 3-5 July.
Higgins, N., Tozer, L., Mitchell, J., & Sanderson (2005, Dec.) Action research in action: Reducing the isolation of teachers and disabled students in a Student Support Centre. A paper presented at the NZARE Conference, Dunedin, 5-8 December, 2005.
MacArthur,J., Kelly, B & Higgins, N. (2005, October) Take the "special" out and put "inclusive" in: Enhancing the educational experiences of disabled children in New Zealand schools. Paper presented to the Australasian Association for Scientific Study of Intellectual Disability (ASSID) Conference, Auckland.
Higgins, N. (2004, August). Social constructivism: Including the personal and the political. Paper presented at the Disability Studies Conference, Lancaster, UK. Abstract available from: http://www.disabilitystudies.net/dsaconf2004/abstracts/higgins.htm.
(a.) Edited Books
Higgins, N. & Freeman, C. (2013) (Editors). Childhoods: Growing up in Aotearoa New Zealand. Dunedin: Otago University Press.
(b.) Book Chapters
Freeman, C. & Higgins, N. (2013). Introduction. In C. Freeman & N. Higgins (Eds.), Childhoods: Growing up in Aotearoa New Zealand (pp. 13-28). Dunedin: Otago University Press.
Higgins, N. & Freeman, C. (2013). Conclusion. In C. Freeman & N. Higgins (Eds.), Childhoods: Growing up in Aotearoa New Zealand (pp. 274-280). Dunedin: Otago University Press
Phillips, H., & Higgins, N. (2013).Growing up Maori and Disabled in Aotearoa. In C. Freeman & N. Higgins (Eds.), Childhoods: Growing up in Aotearoa New Zealand (pp. 126-140). Dunedin: Otago University Press.
MacArthur, J., Higgins, N. & Quinliven, K. (2012). Chapter 10: Children and young people's social participation. In S. Carrington & J. Macarthur (Eds.), Teaching in inclusive school communities. Brisbane: Wiley Publishers.
Morton, M., Duke, J., Todd, N., Higgins, N., Mercer, L., & Kimber, M. (2012). Chapter 2: The social and political underpinnings of the inclusive education movement. In S. Carrington & J. Macarthur (Eds.), Teaching in inclusive school communities. Brisbane: Wiley Publishers.
MacArthur, J., Kelly, B., & Higgins, N. (2005). School change to support the learning and social experiences of students with disabilities. In D. Fraser, R. Motzen, & K. Ryba (Eds.), Learners with special needs in Aotearoa, New Zealand (pp. 49-73). Palmerston North: Dunmore Press.
Higgins, N., (2000). Past, present, and future issues in New Zealand special education policy and practice. In M. Miyahara (Ed.), Learning from individual movement development: 50th anniversary of Movement Development Clinic (pp. 41-56). Dunedin: Movement Development Clinic, University of Otago.
Morton, M., Higgins, N., MacArthur, J., & Phillips, H. (2012). Introduction to the special issue - making inclusive education happen: Ideas for sustainable change. International Journal of Inclusive Education, available online from: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13603116.2011.602289
Higgins, N., Phillips, N., & Cowan, C. (2011). 80 years of growing up kāpo (blind) Māori: What can we learn about inclusive education in New Zealand? International Journal of Inclusive Education, available on line from: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13603116.2011.602519.
Higgins, N., Phillips, H., Cowan, C., & Tikao, K. (2009). Identity, invisibility, and growing up kāpo Māori. Children’s Issues Journal, 13 (1), 13-20.
Tikao, K., Higgins, N., Phillips, H., & Cowan, C. (2009). Kāpo Māori in the ancient world. MAI Review Journal, 2, article 4, available on-line from http://www.review.mai.ac.nz/index.php/MR/article/view/237/271.
Higgins, N., MacArthur, J., & Kelly, B. (2009). Including disabled children at school: Is it really as simple as ‘A, C, D’? International Journal of Inclusive Education, 13 (5), 471-488. 50, 40, 10
Higgins, N., MacArthur, J., & Morton, M. (2008). Winding back the clock: The retreat of New Zealand inclusive education policy. New Zealand Annual Review of Education, 17 (2007), 145-167. 50, 35, 15
Higgins, N., MacArthur, J., & Reitveld, C. M. (2006). Higgledy-piggedly policy: Excluding inclusion. Children’s Issues Journal, 10 (1), 30-36.
Higgins, N. (2005). Changing school culture through action research and leadership. Waikato Journal of Education, 11(2), 17-36.
Higgins, N. (2004). The construction of blindness in New Zealand: A case study in social dislocation. International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations, vol. 4., Available on-line from: http://www.Diversity-Journal.com.
Gaffney, M., McCormack, J., Higgins, N., & Taylor, N. (2004). Improving school culture: What we learnt from three primary schools. Kairaranga, 5 (2), 36-43.,
Higgins, N., (2001). Blind people: A social constructivist analysis of New Zealand education policy and practice. A thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Higgins, N., & Ballard, K., (2000). Like everybody else? What seven New Zealand adults learned about blindness from the education system. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 4(2), 163-183.
Higgins, N. (1999). 'The O&M in My Life': Perceptions of people who are blind and their parents. Journal of Vision Impairment and Blindness, 93 (9), 561-578.
Higgins, N., & Ballard, K., (1999). Reflections on the meaning of blindness in four New Zealanders' life experiences (Part Two of Two). British Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 17(2), 72-77.
Higgins, N., & Ballard, K., (1999). Reflections on the meaning of blindness in four New Zealanders' life experiences (Part One of Two). British Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 17(1), 36-40.
Higgins, N. (1990). A regional low vision service model. Australian New Zealand Association of Educators of the Visually Handicapped Journal, 25(1), 14-15.
OMMA Professional Standards Committee
ACVREP O&M Subject Expert Committee
Hill
Jeremy
Male
Bachelor Science: Grad Dip Sight Enhancement & Mobility
B.A. Psychology (Honours)
No
I have been an O&M Specialist since 1987 and have worked in South West of WA, Northern NSW and now since January 2020 in Brisbane.
Guide Dogs Queensland
Allied Health Manager
j.hill@guidedogsqld.com.au
0421 616 901
PO Box 4232
Coffs Harbour Jetty
New South Wales
2450
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
To be added 28.1.21
Holmes
Cassandra
0051
Porter
Female
Master of Disability Studies (Sensory Disabilities)
Bachelor of Education (Human Movement and Health)
No
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
cholmes@guidedogs.com.au
0407663874
2/265 Wharf Rd
Newcastle
New South Wales
2300
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
Macquarie University Award for Academic Excellence
Ingram
Errol
0008
Male
Certificate in Orientation and Mobility (Victoria College, Burwood)
Bachelor of Education
Master of Education (Honours)
Doctor of Philosophy
No
As an O&M Specialist with over 30 years’ experience, I strive to use my expertise to empower, enrich and improve the lives of people living with blindness and vision impairment. My goal is to maximise each person’s capacity for safe, effective, and independent mobility. In order to achieve that goal, I work closely with clients to make sure that the O&M services that I deliver are meaningful to them in their everyday lives. In addition, I constantly challenge taken for granted and outdated approaches/attitudes towards living with blindness and vision impairment.
Blind Focus Pty Ltd
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
errol@blindfocus.com.au
0491764260
PO Box 2458
Bowral
New South Wales
2576
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
'The Extraordinary Link Between O&M and the Ordinary Life' International Mobility Conference, Palmerston North, New Zealand (IMC14)
Ingram, E., Dorsett, P., & Macfarlane, K. (2019). Acquiring life skills with congenital total blindness: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. British Journal of Visual Impairment, 37, 227-239. doi.org/10.1177/0264619619856649
Member of OMAA Professional Standards
Member of South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment (SPEVI)
Johnson
Jacqueline
0050
Female
Master of Special Education (Vision Impairment) University of Newcastle and the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (O&M) 2013 COMS (2020)
Graduate Diploma in Education, University of New England (2008)
Bachelor of Arts, University of New England (2007)
No
I have 10 years of experience working for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT and Guide Dogs SA/NT. I have provided O&M to children through to adults in regional, remote and very remote settings. I have demonstrated skills in facilitating productive relationships, communicating with influence, delivering culturally respectful services and engaging with clients, communities and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
Guide Dogs SA/NT
Orientation and Mobility Instructor
jacqueline.johnson@guidedogs.org.au
0420 939 313
Harry's Place, 1 Willeroo St
Tiwi
Northern Territory
0810
Not selected
NT
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Orientation and Mobilty Specialist
02 6041 5201
302 Level/383 Flushcombe Rd
Blacktown
New South Wales
2148
Australia
Delivered a presentation to primary eye care organisations regarding the scope of services available through Guide Dogs SA/NT at the Northern Territory Indigenous Eye Care Conference 2017.
Delivered a workshop at the Close the Gap for Vision 2020: National Conference 2019, demonstrating and training in the use of tools which empower vision impaired people to build independent living skills.
Collected primary research data for the “Feasibility and acceptability of orientation and mobility instructors delivering the LIFE Falls Prevention Program to older people with vision impairment” study, undertaken by Guide Dogs Australia, Sydney University and The George Institute for Global Health. The research findings were subsequently presented at the 204 Falls Conference and published in the International Journal of Orientation and Mobility.
Johnson
Nicole
030
Female
Master of Disability Studies specialising in sensory deprivation- vision
COMS qualified
Bachelor of Education -Physical and Health Education
No
I am a generalist O & M and enjoy working with all age groups and assisting clients in a variety of programs from route travel, implementing O & M strategies, electronic aids, AT and developing children's skills set. I also enjoy presenting and educating groups such as Stepping On participants, bus and taxi drivers, train customer service agents and guards.
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT (Chatswood)
O&M Specialist
njohnson@guidedogs.com.au
94129300
2-4 Thomas Street
Chatswood
New South Wales
2067
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
Jones
Anna
029
Female
Master of Special Education (Sensory Disability)
Bachelor of Primary Education (Hons)
No
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
ajones@guidedogs.com.au
New South Wales
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
Jones
Ryan
32
Male
Graduate Diploma O&M - La Trobe University
Master Special Education (Sensory Disability) - University of Newcastle
Yes
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Guide Dog Mobility Instructor/Orientation & Mobility Specialist
rmjones@guidedogs.com.au
9412 9300
New South Wales
Not selected
Not selected
Not selected
Kalisch
Prudence
0023
Bosanquet
Female
Graduate Diploma of Orientation and Mobility
ACVREP COMS
No
Guide Dogs SA
Orientation and Mobility Instructor
(08) 8203 8333
251 Morphett St
Adelaide
South Australia
5000
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
Kerr
Katie
0007
Female
Master of Human Services (Orientation and Mobility), Griffith University 2014
Master of Arts Special Education (Guide Dog Mobility), San Francisco State University 2008
Yes
Guide Dogs Queensland
Guide Dog Mobility Instructor
k.kerr@guidedogsqld.com.au
1978 Gympie Rd
Bald Hills
Queensland
4036
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
Kidston
Samantha
0004
none
Female
none
Graduate Diploma of Orientation and Mobility, Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies, Bachelor of Behavioural Science
Post Graduate in Rehabilitation Studies
No
I have been a passionate Orientation and Mobility Instructor since 1995. I have worked in a number of states across Australia with people of all ages. I'm keen to see the profession grow and continue supporting growth and independence with people with a vision impairment across Australasia.
Private Contractor
Senior Orientation and Mobility Specialist
samanthakidston@gmail.com
0403 550 214
Sunshine Coast
Queensland
Outside Australia/New Zealand
Not selected
Not selected
Lim
Katrina
35
Female
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS); Masters of Special Education
Bachelor of Speech Pathology/Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Mandarin Chinese and Linguistics); Cortical Visual Impairment with Dr. Christine Roman (Perkins School for the Blind); Assessment of Students with CVI: Reliable Scoring of the CVI Range (Perkins School for the Blind)
No
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT (Newcastle)
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Not selected
Not selected
Not selected
Not selected
McPherson
Gayle
0042
Female
Grad Dip O&M (La Trobe Uni)
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)
No
RSB SA
O&M Specialist
gayle.mcpherson@rsb.org.au
0438987997
South Australia
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
Prentice
Kelly
0014
Female
MA Special Ed (sensory disability)
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)
No
Experienced Orientation and Mobility Specialist with a sub-specialty in neurological vision impairment. Demonstrated skills in delivering client centered, individualized programs for people with complex needs, researching technological solutions, delivering and developing professional development sessions.
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT (Chatswood)
Project and Research Support
kprentice@guidedogs.com.au
Not selected
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
iPhone Video Link Face Time as an Orientation Tool: Remote O&M for People with Vision Impairment - IJOM - International Journal of Orientation & Mobility
OMAA Continuing Professional Development Sub Committee member
Reynolds
Angela
0024
Female
Bachelor Health Sciences - O&M, LaTrobe University
Bachelor of Arts - Disability Studies, Deakin University
No
I have worked as an O&M for Guide Dogs SA & NT and Guide Dogs Victoria since 2001.
I have done ongoing additional training and provide services in the areas of,
- early intervention
- children
- adults
- ABI
Guide Dogs SA & NT
Not selected
Not selected
Guide Dogs Victoria
Not selected
Not selected
Riley
Nicola
0018
Female
Masters in Special Education (Sensory Disability), University of Newcastle;
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)
B Psych, Macquarie University;
Cortical Visual Impairment, Perkins School for the Blind;
Assessment of Students with CVI: Reliable Scoring of the CVI Range, Perkins School for the Blind
No
O&M Specialist, specialising in Children's Services and Cortical Vision Impairment (CVI)
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT (Chatswood)
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
nriley@guidedogs.com.au
New South Wales
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
Guest Lecturer and Practicum Supervisor for Master of Special Education/Master of Disability Studies, University of Newcastle/Macquarie University 2008, 2010, 2012-2019.
Roth
Marnie
0002
Female
No
Guide Dogs Victoria (Kew)
Children's O&M Instructor
marnier@guidedogsvictoria.com.au
0408173331
Victoria
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
San Martin
Alicia
0012
Female
Bachelor of Health Sciences, Orientation and Mobility (2003).
No
Children's Orientation and Mobility Specialist. Experienced in developing the O&M skills of children with multiple impairments and integration of ABA therapy into programs for children with Autism. Passionate about continuously improving my skills and knowledge in Early Childhood Early Intervention O&M.
Guide Dogs VIC
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
alicias@guidedogsvictoria.com.au
0434 620 302
Kew
Victoria
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
Stare Representative Orientation and Mobility Association of Australasia.
Scott
Bronwen
0009
Female
Graduate Diploma O&M (RGDAA/Lincoln Institute)
Bachelor of Psychology (University of Western Australia)
Master of Education (Special Education) (Charles Sturt University)
Doctor of Education (University of Sydney)
No
I have worked as an O&M specialist since 1988. I am currently based in Melbourne and working independently. Previous roles include working as an O&M specialist in WA,NSW and the UK, Visiting Teacher/O&M Specialist in WA, and Course Coordinator Graduate Certificate/Diploma of O&M (Vision Australia). I currently teach 2 subjects at Macquarie University in the Master of Disability Studies course, including SPED921 Orientation & Mobility Fundamentals. I am a co-founder of CVI Community Australia.
Independent Pathways: Orientation & Mobility and CVI Solutions
Independent O&M Specialist/Consultant
independentpathwaysaus@gmail.com
0405 411 263
Victoria
Australia
Macquarie University/RIDBC Renwick Centre
Adjunct Fellow/Lecturer
bronwen.scott@mq.edu.au
0405 411 263
361 - 365 North Rocks Road
North Rocks
New South Wales
2124
Australia
June 2019
International Society of Early Intervention Conference, Sydney, Australia.
"Implementing a routines-based approach to orientation and mobility intervention with children with a vision impairment" (Poster)
November 2018
5th ICF International Conference, Taipei, Taiwan.
"Building family capacity to support orientation and mobility development in children with vision impairment."
June 2017
International Mobility Conference 16, Dublin, Ireland.
“Using a routines-based approach to promote family-centered practice in early childhood O&M intervention”
““A Cane is Speshl in Every Way” – Including the Voices of Young Children in O&M Research”
January 2017
SPEVI (South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment), Brisbane, Australia.
““Belonging, Being and Becoming”: Implementing Orientation & Mobility within the Early Years Learning Framework”
November 2016
10th National Deafblind Conference, Fremantle, Western Australia.
“Best practice principles for teaching orientation and mobility skills to a person who is deafblind in Australia”
November 2016
Australasian Orientation & Mobility Conference (AOMC5), Melbourne, Australia.
“Applying a developmental approach to O&M intervention with very young children”
“Opening up the world: Early childhood intervention as perceived by young children who are blind, their parents, and vision education teachers”
September 2015
VISCON2015, Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC), Renwick Centre, Sydney, Australia.
“Early childhood orientation and mobility: Developing shared perspectives between O&M Specialists and Specialist Teachers”
July 2015
International Mobility Conference 15, Montreal, Canada.
“Opening up the world: Early childhood orientation and mobility intervention as perceived by young children who are blind, their parents, and vision education teachers”
“Applying a developmental approach to orientation and mobility intervention with very young children”
January 2015
SPEVI (South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment), Melbourne, Australia.
“Developing effective collaborative practice between O&M specialists, visiting teachers, parents, and schools”
December 2013
AER International Mobility Conference, New Orleans, USA
“Can a 14-month-old REALLY use a long cane? How we taught early O&M in Western Australia”
July 2012
AER International Conference, Seattle, Washington, USA
“A cane is special in every way: Researching the early O&M experiences of very young children in Western Australia”
April 2012
ASPREH Conference, ONCE, Seville, Spain
“O&M with young children”
February 2012
International Mobility Conference 14, Palmerston North, New Zealand
"A Journey to Independence" - researching the early O&M experiences of young children, their parents and specialist vision teachers
July 2009
International Mobility Conference 13, Marburg, Germany
““More than a cane”: A case study of early long cane use in a child from the age of 14 months to 4 years.”
Traynor, A. & Scott, B. (2018). Teaching orientation and mobility in NSW public schools: a collaborative approach. Journal of the South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment, 11(1), 39-48
Scott, B. (2016). Belonging, being and becoming: Implementing orientation and mobility within the Early Years Learning Framework. Journal of the South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment, 9(1), 10-22.
Scott, B. (2015). Opening up the world: Early childhood orientation and mobility intervention as perceived by young children who are blind, their parents, and specialist teachers (Doctoral thesis, University of Sydney). http://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/12862
Deverell, L., Scott, B., Battista, M. & Hill, J. (2014). Developing O&M standards in Australasia. International Journal of Orientation & Mobility, 6(1), 34-44.
Deverell, L. & Scott, B. (2014). Orientation and Mobility in Australia and New Zealand: Situational analysis and census, Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 108(1), 77-82.
Scott, B. (2012). “I’m starting to walk - I can use a cane!” Introducing orientation and mobility skills to very young children who are blind or have low vision, Melbourne, Australia: Author.
Scott, B. (2010.) “Early Long Cane Use: A Case Study”, AER Journal: Research and Practice in Visual Impairment and Blindness, 3 (1), 26 – 29.
Scott, B. (2009). “Orientation and mobility in the Australian education system: A challenge for professionals”, Journal of the South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment, 4 (1), 30 – 33.
Scott, B. (2008). “Early intervention orientation and mobility: A Western Australian perspective”, International Journal of Orientation & Mobility, 1 (1), 70 – 72.
Scott, B. (2007). “I’m starting to walk – I can use a cane!” Insight, Issue 9, May-June, 24 – 26.
Orientation & Mobility Association of Australia (OMAA)/OMAA Standards sub-committee
Smith
Chantelle
0038
Female
No
Not selected
Not selected
Not selected
Not selected
Stait
Gavin
031
Male
Master of Special Education (Vision Impairment)
No
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Location Lead - Neurological O & M Specialist
gstait@guidedogs.com.au
0488090712
1/33 Church Street
Dubbo
New South Wales
2830
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
COMS & ROMSA certified O&M specialist
Tsoukatos
Metaxia
0039
Female
Greek speaker & presenter
Graduate Certificate in Vision Impairment (Orientation & Mobility) Vision Australia 2009
ACVREP Certified Orientation And Mobility Specialist (COMS)
University of Canberra Diploma in Special Education - Developmental Disabilities
University of New South Wales - Diploma in Education - Secondary (Literacy/ESL/English)
Diploma of Health Counselling Course - The Medical Register of Australia Royal Prince Alfred Hospital 2009
No
Guide Dogs Queensland
O&M Instructor
PO Box 5031
Brendale BC
Queensland
4500
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
Co-presentation with Lisa Dillon NSW Falls Prevention Network Forum May 11 2018 "Delivering an exercise-based falls prevention program to people aged 50+ with vision impairment"
Presentation 6th Australasian Orientation and Mobility Conference April 6 2018 "Traveleyes and O&M"
Current member of OMAA Professional Standards Committee, previously Communications Committee and NSW Regional Representative
Walker
Matthew
0037
Male
COMS
Graduate Diploma in Vision Impairment (1998)
Bachelor of Teaching
Yes
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Location Lead/GDMI/O&M
mwalker@guidedogs.com.au
New South Wales
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
Warwick
Karen
0048
Female
Master of Human Services (Orientation & Mobility)
Griffith University
Brisbane QLD
1999
Bachelor of Arts (Modern Languages - Spanish)
No
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT (Newcastle)
O&M Instructor
kwarwick@guidedogs.com.au
0434754734
Suite 2, 265 Wharf Road
Newcastle
New South Wales
2300
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
International Mobility Conference
Palmerston North
New Zealand 2012
" Is long cane instruction enough? Exploring the benefits of physiotherapy intervention in an O&M program"
COMS - certification awarded Nov 2020
Willins
Karyn
0022
Francis
Female
B Arts Disability Studies.
COMS
No
Guide Dogs (Canberra)
O&M Specialist/ Neurological O&M Practice Lead.
kwillins@guidedogs.com.au
+61 0413 753 250
Unit 11 Francis Chambers. 40-42 Corinna st.
Phillip
Australian Capital Territory
2602
Australia
Not selected
Not selected
Wood
Matt
0043
Male
No
Not selected
Not selected
Not selected
Not selected
OMAA Online Symposium - 22 September 2020