ERIC Number: EJ1162931
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 16
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Bridging the Gap between Physical Therapy and Orientation and Mobility in Schools: Using a Collaborative Team Approach for Students with Visual Impairments
Szabo, Joanne; Panikkar, Rajiv K.
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v111 n6 p495-510 Nov-Dec 2017
This article explores transdisciplinary collaboration and role-release strategies that would allow physical therapists and orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists to more effectively support students with visual impairments (that is, those who are blind or have low vision) and additional disabilities with their expanded core curriculum (ECC) goals. Through examining public and specialized school special education documentation for 20 school-aged students, the authors seek to better understand current practice patterns of both O&M and physical therapy professionals who are working with students who are visually impaired with additional disabilities, and suggest ways in which educational team members from both disciplines can work together toward common goals for their students.
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Physical Therapy, Visually Impaired Mobility, Interdisciplinary Approach, Allied Health Personnel, Specialists, Special Education, Core Curriculum, Public Schools, Special Schools, Multiple Disabilities, Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Equal Education, Educational Cooperation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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