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O*NET-SOC 29-1122.01

Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

Provide therapy to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities. May train patients in activities such as computer use, communication skills, or home management skills.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Teach cane skills, including cane use with a guide, diagonal techniques, and two-point touches.Core17336
  2. Recommend appropriate mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, long canes, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).Core17355
  3. Train clients with visual impairments to use mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).Core17352
  4. Develop rehabilitation or instructional plans collaboratively with clients, based on results of assessments, needs, and goals.Core17350
  5. Write reports or complete forms to document assessments, training, progress, or follow-up outcomes.Core17349
  6. Train clients to use tactile, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, and proprioceptive information.Core17346
  7. Assess clients' functioning in areas such as vision, orientation and mobility skills, social and emotional issues, cognition, physical abilities, and personal goals.Core17351
  8. Teach clients to travel independently, using a variety of actual or simulated travel situations or exercises.Core17345
  9. Teach self-advocacy skills to clients.Core23918
  10. Provide consultation, support, or education to groups such as parents and teachers.Core17338
  11. Teach independent living skills or techniques, such as adaptive eating, medication management, diabetes management, and personal management.Core17354
  12. Monitor clients' progress to determine whether changes in rehabilitation plans are needed.Core17348
  13. Identify visual impairments related to basic life skills in areas such as self care, literacy, communication, health management, home management, and meal preparation.Core17353
  14. Design instructional programs to improve communication, using devices such as slates and styluses, braillers, keyboards, adaptive handwriting devices, talking book machines, digital books, and optical character readers (OCRs).Core17341
  15. Train clients to use adaptive equipment, such as large print, reading stands, lamps, writing implements, software, and electronic devices.Core17347
  16. Participate in professional development activities, such as reading literature, continuing education, attending conferences, and collaborating with colleagues.Core17339
  17. Obtain, distribute, or maintain low vision devices.Core17340
  18. Administer tests and interpret test results to develop rehabilitation plans for clients.Supplemental17343
  19. Collaborate with specialists, such as rehabilitation counselors, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists, to provide client solutions.Core17342
  20. Train clients to read or write Braille.Supplemental17344
  21. Refer clients to services, such as eye care, health care, rehabilitation, and counseling, to enhance visual and life functioning or when condition exceeds scope of practice.Core17337

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 25 examples in 14 categories, 15 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Device drivers or system software

  • Ai Squared ZoomText
  • American Printing House for the Blind Learn Keys
  • Axistive BigShot Screen Magnifier
  • Dolphin Lunar
  • Freedom Scientific MAGic
  • ZoomWare Screen Magnifier

Data base user interface and query software

  • Amazon Web Services AWS softwareHot Technology
  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Oracle DatabaseHot Technology

Computer based training software

  • American Printing House for the Blind Talking Typer

Analytical or scientific software

  • Arkenstone Atlas Speaks

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

  • Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Data base reporting software

  • Oracle Hyperion

Object or component oriented development software

  • Oracle JavaHot Technology
  • PythonHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Oracle NetSuite
  • Oracle PeopleSoftHot Technology
  • SAP softwareHot Technology
  • Workday softwareHot Technology

Development environment software

  • RubyHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

  • Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • Diagnose medical conditions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

  • Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare healthcare training materials.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Selling or Influencing Others

  • Advocate for individual or community needs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

  • Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Recommend types of assistive devices.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 17
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.